People & Visions
Behind every innovation is an individual with a vision. Here we talk about the innovative thinkers behind scientific solutions and show how they are using their research to shape the future.

Perspectives
A shell that prevents icing
Inspired by nature: Why the bionics specialist Dr. Konrad Meister believes that scallop shells are a model for cold-resistant materials.

The circular economy
Why use chemical recycling?
Raffaele Giovinazzi, an expert on the polymer team at IKEA, talks about the importance of chemical recycling processes.

Foresight
The Development of Hygiene
From bacterial infections to COVID-19, advances in hygiene have always played a key role in the fight against disease.

Biofuel
Hydrocarbons from algae
Naomi Harada is researching a species of algae whose properties can reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.

A good question
Fish fillets from the lab
Sebastian Rakers, the co-founder and CEO of the startup Bluu Biosciences, talks about the development and potential of in-vitro fish fillets.

Foresight
Cadmium and Nickel fresh from the field
A visionary approach: Can plants absorb harmful substances and thus detoxify soil?

Polyamide 12
People and visions: 3D Printing
In focus: Innovations in additive manufacturing – and the people who are driving this mega trend.

Innovation culture
People and visions: Innovations for daily life
In focus: Inspiring people whose innovative ideas have enriched our daily lives.