Matthias Scheffler

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Londa Schiebinger, digital participants had the chance to discuss and ask questions. The interview series provided an intense personal atmosphere, in which high-level guests, speakers and panelists of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2021 focused on their individual research, career paths and experiences.…

Rhys Pirie won first place at the Falling Walls Lab Finale 2019 with his pitch on Breaking the Wall of Broken Glass. Rhys convinced the jury in three minutes by presenting a low-cost process which turns ‘waste’ glass into high-value products such as detergents, tyres, and even toothpaste.

Democracy is at risk. All around the world, democratic states, governments and democratic values that lie at the core of a peaceful and equal society are being weakened and eroded, thus paving the way for anti-democratic sentiments and systems. A historian and anthropologist and Professor at the University of São…

Greta Preatoni is introducing MYNERVA, a groundbreaking neurostimulating medical device designed to address the challenges of diabetic neuropathy, providing a solution that restores the sense of touch and reduces chronic pain. Through strategic electrode placement in a sock and AI algorithms targeting nerves, MYNERVA empowers patients to regain control of…

In the 1930s, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a “New Deal” policy to overcome the Great Depression. Less than 100 years later, the world is facing an even more global challenge: the climate crisis. In this Falling Walls Plenary Table, our international panelists ask whether this requires an equally…

Amanar aims to empower and inspire the Sahrawi refugee community through the wonders of the Universe. Special attention is given to teachers, children and the youth, to strengthen their resilience and make them feel part of a global community. The project facilitates the development of scientific skills and critical thinking,…

PRESENTED BY Resia Pretorius NOMINATED BY Stellenbosch University Tags: Prevention, Inflammatory Diseases, Smart Sensing Solutions

Debashree Roy is addressing the nutritional concerns in plant-based cheeses by introducing a groundbreaking patented process, allowing the creation of a highly concentrated plant protein base. This innovative technology not only ensures high-protein content but also provides a versatile range of plant-based cheeses with exceptional taste and texture, offering a…

Random numbers are widely used for information security, cryptography, stochastic modeling, and quantum simulation. We invent a scalable, robust, energy efficient method for physical true random number generation using a semiconductor laser chip of volume less than 1 mm cubed. Ultrafast emission fluctuations are digitized to produce hundreds of random…

While the process of gene editing is becoming more and more commonplace, editing the human genome raises as yet unresolved questions about the dignity and integrity of human life. This scientific and technological frontier is also a moral frontier, with implications for all life on the planet. Until now, the…