Julia Braun

PRESENTED BY Ashutosh Singh NOMINATED BY University of Calgary Tags: Graphene

Pumla Gqola: Breaking the Wall of the Female Fear Factory – Falling Walls Science Summit 2023 Gender-based violence persists as a pervasive epidemic on a global scale, thriving under the oppressive structures of patriarchal systems. This deeply ingrained issue demands profound introspection and systemic change. Historically, the burden of preventing…

Infira is incorporating technology into rice seeds. The growth strategy consists in developing prototypes of different crops by coordinating the strategies of R&D, IP, regulation and market.

The nominating institution Austrian Academy of Sciences on the breakthrough: Cachexia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in various cancers, chronic inflammation and infections. But our understanding of it is limited, especially infection-associated cachexia (IAC). In the present paper, Bergthaler and his colleagues describe a model of reversible…

Nominated by: Tomomasa Haraguchi, Japan Science and Technology Agency Presented by: Tennin Yan

HOW A REACTIVE SYSTEMS APPROACH MAY LEAD TO FULL DYNAMIC MODELS OF MULTICELLULAR ORGANISMS One-day experiments on living beings will be, to a large extent, substi-tuted by interactive simulations on computers. A decade ago, computer scientist David Harel, winner of the Israel Prize, the ACM Software System Award, the Emet…

Mahesh Londhe is tackling malnutrition and nutrition deficiency by distributing millet-based healthy products to rural women and nutrient-deficient people to improve their health conditions.

Climate Action Future – Falling Walls Circle Plenary Table 2023 With climate change being the most pressing challenge of our time, securing a sustainable future depends on aligning core human needs with sustainable climate solutions. Despite growing awareness and international commitments, progress in climate action has been inadequate and slow,…

Martin Kiyeng is addressing the environmental impact of disposable diapers by developing patented technology to process natural fibre from agricultural waste into highly absorbent, biodegradable, and compostable diaper materials. This sustainable approach aims to reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and manage waste more effectively, contributing to a circular business model…

The nominating institution German Aerospace Center on the project: It is a challenge to provide adequate living for a rapidly growing urban population. To cope with population influx, demographic shifts and climate change requires functioning and resilient cities. Here, a combination of Big Earth Data, AI and modern ICT can…