Kristel Michielsen

Extending high-precision measurements towards isotopes of the heaviest elements is challenging as these are only available on an atom-at-a-time level. This demands extremely efficient and sensitive tailored ion trap and laser spectroscopy approaches at large-scale accelerators featuring highest stability for measurement times up to days. This will improve our understanding…

The nominating institute IBM HRL on the breakthrough: Project Debater is the first and so far only AI system that can debate humans on complex topics. It is a prominent project in the emerging field called Computational Argumentation. The ultimate goal is to redefine how humans take decisions, reducing bias…

We used our more than 12 years of giving training in STEM subjects to 1000s of students in face to face setup and innovation labs around Egypt, and designed our online courses content to: keep the enrolled students engaged, give the sensation of hands-on experience using simulations, gamification and other…

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation, digital participants had the chance to engage in a live conversation with Ting Xu. She talked about her role as Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering at Berkeley University, her groundbreaking work on accelerating biodegradation of plastics and her hopes for the…

The I.E.C.T. network app gives researchers and early stage companies connection to relevant players of the I.E.C.T. ecosystem. It is a tool that builds upon Cambridge-approved know-how to evaluate start-ups and connects them with mentors and investors. It has an integrated video conferencing solution (Jitsi) and has been used for…

Nominated by: Itamar Yadid, Migal Research Center Presented by: Dotan Peleg

Nominated by: Lotta Lehikoinen, Chalmers Ventures Presented by: Johannes Henriksson

With his GPS tech and field methodology, Jan Breinbauer is reducing around 30% of pesticides used in Chile.

Ivana Domljanovic is addressing the limitations of mammography screenings for breast cancer by inventing a DNA origami nanosensor for rapid, accurate, safe, and cost-effective screening and monitoring. The technology focuses on detecting breast cancer in its early stages by measuring circulating miRNA biomarkers, with the potential to advance molecular diagnostics…

Benoit Schillings: Breaking the Wall to Invention Machines – Falling Walls Science Summit 2023 Generative artificial intelligence models are beginning to play a crucial role in automating creative tasks, enhancing simulations, improving content creation, enabling personalised user experiences, and revolutionising various industries. However, these advancements also bring ethical concerns, such…