Sean Hobson

At Flushh, Kaveto Tjatjara builds innovative waterless toilets for underserved communities in Namibia and transforms human waste into biochar.

The nominating institution Monash on the project: Lying at the intersection between art, science and blindness, Tandori’s exhibitions use interactive sculptures to engage and inspire audiences of all ages and abilities. Her breakthrough is making art and science exhibitions inclusive, accessible and available to everyone globally. Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Discrimination,…

Larissa Falimanana is addressing the lack of efficient plastic trash management in Madagascar by producing self-degrading polymers from bioplastics derived from fruit waste. This innovative solution aims to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic pollution, contribute to Sustainable Development Goals, and create a better and more sustainable world.

The nominating institute Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries on the breakthrough: The importance of freshwater biodiversity contrasts with its low profile in policy and society. Jähnig studies freshwater megafauna, as these large, charismatic animals can function as umbrella species in nature conservation, and act as flagship species…

The nominating institute TU Darmstadt on the breakthrough: Species and natural ecosystems are disappearing at alarming rates. This is due to land use, drought and global warming. We’re only beginning to understand properties that stabilise species communities and their interactions. Blüthgen has developed novel methods to understand such ecological networks…

Since 2017 we have 3 main science engagement projects: 1- Hands-on robotics and coding training program where we train public school students on how to build a robot as well how to code and implement project using design thinking 2- Skills development bootcamp, using science kits as well robotics kits,…

Quantum computers require robust quantum states, but these states are extremely fragile and hard to find. Bo Peng’s research addresses this challenge by finding alternative quasiparticles with robust quantum states using computer simulations. He proposes that atomic vibrations (phonons) can perform quantum operations.

How Intelligent Accountability Can Stop Bureaucratic Excess and Improve Governance Over the last years of financial disasters on a global scale, we often heard the mantra “we need to build trust in the institutions” – this being the very essence of our economic and political systems. Professor O’Neill, a leading…

Matthias Tschöp: Breaking the Wall of Obesity – Falling Walls Science Summit 2023 Overweight individuals face an increased risk of developing various diseases, with diabetes being a prominent concern. Diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve…

The nominating institution Charité on the project: Schmitt advances cardiac care by curing something that has long existed, but was never solved with a flawless solution. Children especially have to deal with life-threatening treatments that simply treated, but not cure their disease. The development of GrOwnValve technology will jolt cardiac…