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.
Which fuels or propulsion systems can contribute to more climate-friendly aviation in the future? Which political measures could make the sector completely climate-neutral? A new short study by TAB provides an overview of these questions.
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Climate justice, freedom energies, or frankenfood – moral values are omnipresent in debates on social and scientific topics. The MoWiKo project investigates the appropriate communication of ethical aspects.
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A new TA preliminary study discusses why and how an in-depth examination of the complexity of our energy system can help build more resilience into our critical infrastructure.
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In the new contract period with the German Bundestag, the TAB has further developed its formats. Armin Grunwald presented the innovations at his presentation of the 2023 Activity Report to the Committee on Education, Research and Technology Assessment.
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