Stefan Kittler

Combating the Pandemic: How a novel approach helps combat the COVID-19 pandemic With almost five million suspected deaths worldwide and counting, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the deadliest disasters in human history. Once its global spread and destructive force became clear at the beginning of 2020, scientists…

Anas Niaz and Bioniks are addressing the challenges faced by individuals with limb differences by introducing the Bionik App, an AI-powered mobile application providing remote troubleshooting and support for advanced bionic arms. This innovative solution enhances accessibility, offering convenience, personalised recommendations, and ongoing assistance, ultimately empowering individuals to regain independence…

Oxide glasses are an integral part of the modern world, but their usefulness can be limited by their characteristic brittleness at room temperature. Megan Cordill et al. show that amorphous aluminum oxide can permanently deform without fracture at room temperature and high strain rate by a viscous creep mechanism. These…

Adam won 2nd place at the Falling Walls Lab Finale 2018. His reading glove converts printed text into braille in realtime, making printed text accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Ana León Rodríguez is addressing the issue of microglial priming in the brain, caused by events like traumatic brain injuries, leading to increased neurotoxicity and the risk of neurological diseases. Her solution involves developing a vaccine using the immunomodulatory properties of Mycobacterium vaccae, a soil-derived bacteria, to attenuate microglial priming…

Nominated by: Rick Hao, Speedinvest Presented by: Simon Groeblacher

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…

The aim of my project is to develop a quantum computing platform that natively operates on more than just zero and one in order to achieve more efficient and more powerful quantum computers.

Particle accelerators are often thought of as large, expensive facilities or instruments. Typically, these machines have a variety of uses from fundamental science and medical applications to manufacturing semiconductors. How can particle accelerators be reinvented and downsized by the use of advanced nano fabrication and laser technologies? Additionally, what significance…

Ulrike Malmendier: Breaking the Wall to Inflation – Falling Walls Science Summit 2023 Inflation, especially when experienced at high or unpredictable rates, gives rise to several significant economic issues. Firstly, it erodes the purchasing power of consumers, leading to a decrease in the overall standard of living. Fixed-income earners, such…