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Microalgae produce valuable pigments, omega-3 fatty acids or proteins. Researchers at ITAS have now investigated the potential of algae cultivation in Germany together with partners and in close exchange with agriculture.
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The European TA Conference took place from 25 to 27 July 2022 in Karlsruhe. Researchers from all over the world gathered at ZKM and exchanged ideas regarding "Digital Future(s): TA in and for a Changing World". Now we have summed up the highlights of the event in a conference report.
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To support sustainability transformations in the arts and culture sector, the “real-world lab” format has been transferred to the cultural sector in a cooperation between Freiburg’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Karlsruhe Transformation Center.
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With over 20 episodes, the podcast “Labor Zukunft – Forschung ohne Kittel” provides insights into the work of the District Future real-world lab and local sustainability projects. The format explores transformation processes on site.
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