Wim Leemans

This Round Table will mark the global launch of the report ‘Confidence in Research’ conducted by Economist Impact and supported by Elsevier. Digitalization has impacted not only the practice and dissemination of scientific knowledge, but also the credibility of how scientific information is judged. Putting scientific research at the forefront,…

Hemanshi Galaiya is addressing the educational disparity in Kenya, where 95% of schools teach STEM subjects purely theoretically, negatively impacting young adults’ perceptions of STEM careers, particularly among women. Her solution involves implementing customised curriculums, hands-on STEM education, coding programs, and leadership workshops for students, funded through profits from high-income…

As the capabilities of current computer systems are fast reaching their limits, the huge potential for quantum computing to solve vastly complex problems is attracting ever greater attention and worldwide efforts to ‘win’ the quantum race are ramping up. Still, the term ‘quantum’ carries a mystical quality as we try…

Following the tracks of ancient civilizations, Jawaad Issoop’s project democratizes building as the solution uses the material that is excavated, and the system allows anyone to build to their own convenience.

Biodegradable plastics have existed for several years now and have been marketed as a means to fight the global plastic waste crisis. But even in the best cases, the process of degrading this plastic can be incredibly slow. It would take a typical water bottle 2-3 years to biodegrade in…

Jóse-Alain Sahel elaborated one patient’s journey from having sight, losing it and slowly regaining it after 20 years. He was sharing insights on the process that involves an innovative use of gene therapy, stimulating goggles and lots of training to restore vision for retinal regression.

Anisha Ayuning Tryas is tackling the serious issue of cholesterol, particularly among people aged 15-34, by advocating for education about its dangers and creating health products tailored to their lifestyles. The research product, Tempe-CholPlast, a tempeh-based health drink, has shown effectiveness in reducing LDL and serves as a preventive solution…

Feiyang Xie’s project aims to investigate unique desert actinobacteria with potential plant growth-promoting properties under drought.

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Hemai Parthasarathy, digital participants had the chance to discuss and ask questions. The interview series provided an intense personal atmosphere, in which high-level guests, speakers and panelists of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2021 focused on their individual research, career paths and experiences.…

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