Lignite mining region becomes a source of hope
A research centre aims to transform the Rhenish mining area into a real-world laboratory for sustainable management.
Business
Germany is the world’s fourth-largest economy, highly innovative and has a strong focus on exports. The future lies in Industry 4.0.
The sea as a resource
The sustainable use of the oceans is the goal of marine biotechnology. These German projects have a promising future.
A dress made of milk
More and more companies in Germany are discovering biological raw materials as the basis for their products – and they are getting extremely imaginative in the process.
Sustainable economy
Christian Patermann, pioneer of the bioeconomy, explains the potential and limits of an economy that prioritizes biological raw materials.
Leap into the future
Progress needs big ideas. Find out here how Germany promotes springboard innovations in science and technology.
Human rights in production
Preventing child exploitation, monitoring supply chains: How the federal government and initiatives are promoting humane working conditions.
The quintessential average
Hassloch in Rhineland-Palatinate is regarded as the quintessential average community in Germany. Discover here why, and what is so special about it.
Asia
Will there be a shortage of medicines?
Sector expert Han Steutel on possible supply bottlenecks for medicines from India and China and on Germany as a pharma industry hub.
When will a vaccine be available?
Will it be possible to put a coronavirus vaccine on the market soon? A look at German research projects
Tracking down the virus
Voluntary apps could soon play an important role in stopping the spread of the coronavirus. These three platforms could help to achieve that.
Flexible and innovative in the crisis
German companies respond by quickly producing urgently needed supplies to confront the coronavirus crisis.
#SupportYourLocal
The Corona crisis often hits small companies particularly hard. Read here how initiatives are supporting the local economy.