ITAS is celebrating its anniversary, come and celebrate with us!
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Scientific and technological progress does not only improve our lives, but frequently has unexpected and often undesirable effects. At ITAS, we contribute to realizing its potential while minimizing its risks.
Our addressees are politics, business, and society – the actors who shape scientific and technological progress. We offer them knowledge for action and point out possible solutions to global challenges.
For the first time, central TA articles from Germany, which were published from the late 1970s to the 1990s, are brought together in an English anthology. The texts recall important conceptual discussions, which are of high relevance until today.
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Quantum technologies are currently in the transition phase from basic research to practical application. A team from ITAS has now investigated how technology assessment can help ensure that these new technologies are used responsibly.
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The new resilience dossier from the TAB Foresight process shows how innovative irrigation systems, new forms of cultivation and closed production systems can strengthen the resilience of agriculture.
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The Foresight Reports 2025 from TAB shed light on trends and systemic risks for the infrastructure systems of education and research, health and water. Starting today, all results from the Resilience Radar are available online.
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