Marc Dewey

The science of climate change is generally communicated through screen-based visualisations, graphs and other technical forms. However, we know from research that people respond poorly to information-heavy diagrams, seeing little connection between the abstract data values they represent and the ‘natural values’ of the ‘subjective climate’ they experience. Our encounters…

Xena Serifova is addressing the challenge in psychiatry, specifically in the diagnosis of OCD, where biomarkers are lacking validity and specificity. Her solution involves innovative approaches, including symptom provocation techniques and multimodal assessment measures, to objectively quantify OCD-related symptoms and develop a reliable biomarker for the disorder.

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation, digital participants had the chance to engage in a live conversation with Oleksiy Kolezhuk. He talked about his role as head of the Scientific Committee of the National Council of Ukraine on Science, Technology and Development and his vision for the future of ukrainian…

MYRIAD engaged young people, schools and families with the shrouded mystery of the teenage mind. Using a hybrid of approaches from inspiration to collaboration right through to a digital campaign, people got to step inside and explore an inflatable brain, to design research and ask the questions that are most…

Thomas Hutschalik creates different heart cell types from stem cells and combines them together. By checking how their rhythm is influenced by, for example, immune cells, he tries to help improve patients’ treatments.

The mental health crisis needs new thinking – especially during a pandemic. Art Works pedagogy integrates research from psychology and neuroscience to design unique art exercises that provide a mental break, foster focus and energize the mind. Using science in art (brain imaging, brain waves, and neurobiology) enables health care…

Nathalie Picqué is a research group leader at the Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (Garching, Germany). She was previously a tenured research scientist with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) at Orsay (France). Her research focuses on exploring new ideas that involve laser frequency combs and on applying…

In celebration of #IYPT, we created a year-long campaign called #MyFaveElement. It centered around a series of short videos featuring a Berkeley Lab scientist describing their favorite element. One had a personal story of how understanding the structure of carbon triggered a lifelong love of chemistry. We then invited anyone…

Challenge-Based Learning: The project inspires young people to step out of classroom and explore their purpose in the world. Wandering Challenge designs for 3 students to form a team, challenge themselves to complete 30 missions within 3 weeks. The challenge encourages them to step out of school, make the city…

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…