News overview
Here you can find the so far published news in 2024. Subscribe to the ITAS news via RSS feed.
![]() The Committee for Education, Research and Technology Assessment of the German Bundestag has decided on TAB's work program for 2024/25. Security and defense policy topics are of great importance. more |
![]() Connected and automated vehicles could help reduce EU’s mobility emissions. Researchers from across Europe have now started to develop guidelines for the implementation of these technologies that take into account equity and cultural diversity. more |
Until September, ITAS is hosting Mine Güngörmüşler, one of KIT’s International Excellence Fellows in 2024. In Karlsruhe, the associate professor from Izmir University of Economics will analyze the potential benefits of a novel biohydrogen technology. more |
![]() How can rural areas support the energy transition – and benefit from it at the same time? The EU project CIRCUS, which has been officially launched with the aim of establishing “energy communities” in five European model regions, is developing answers. more |
![]() The restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic have also hampered the work of real-world laboratories. In the "DuPa – Dual Mode Participation" project, researchers have researched new formats that combine digital and face-to-face participation. more |
![]() Classical mechanisms are no longer sufficient to adequately address crises of a systemic nature. A new TAB study identifies options for policy makers to better anticipate and prepare for systemic crises. more |
![]() How can technology assessment help prevent the misuse of technology to promote radicalization and terrorist violence? The current TATuP Special topic seeks to put issues of malevolent creativity and civil security on the TA map. more |
![]() ITAS researchers have contributed to the “White Paper: A Just Energy Transition in the EU” published by the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). It addresses pressing issues of justice in the transition to carbon-neutral energy systems. more |
![]() Professional football is experiencing a veritable "data revolution". In a short profile on the EURO24, the TAB looks at the changes and potential that this development brings for players, scouts and coaches as well as spectators. more |
![]() How can excellent research with societal responsibility succeed? The “LeNa Shape” project has put forward proposals for a new definition of the concept of excellence and the necessary changes in the science system. more |
![]() The TAB has identified trends and systemic risks for the critical infrastructure systems of energy, agriculture and food as well as transport and mobility. The results are available on a new, modular microsite. more |
![]() Steel, cement, and chemical raw materials could be produced climate-neutrally in Germany. This is the conclusion of a recent TAB study that examined alternative technology paths for the three most emission-intensive basic industries. more |
![]() The Futurium exhibition is visiting schools all over Germany with its mobile Futurium. ITAS researchers accompany the mobile future lab and investigate how it affects the way we deal with topics of the future. more |
![]() 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. more |
![]() 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. more |
![]() 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. more |
![]() 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. more |
![]() Real-world laboratories have established themselves as places of transdisciplinary research and innovation, particularly in German-speaking countries. A special issue of GAIA, co-edited by ITAS researchers, includes the international state of research. more |
![]() Whether for steering vehicles, making medical diagnoses, or supporting the courts – increasingly far-reaching decisions are in the hands of artificial intelligence. The current TATuP Special topic asks about the consequences. more |
![]() Cooperative business models could play an important role in the transformation of global food supply. A Belmont Forum project involving ITAS and partners on three continents investigates how these models can be strengthened. more |
![]() Only a small part of the German economy's demand for raw materials is covered by recycled materials. Using the example of plastic packaging, electrical appliances and building materials, the current report identifies policy options to change this. more |
![]() A book co-edited by ITAS scientists offers a new, holistic perspective on the field of emerging battery technologies – from innovative materials and recycling methods to sustainability and potential markets. more |
![]() Do AI models and their applications bear systemic risks or could they even take on a life of their own and thus become an existential threat? ITAS investigates this issue on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. more |
![]() Areas outside major conurbations are often not well served by public transport. A new open access handbook with practical instructions shows how automated, driverless shuttles can help to close these gaps. more |
![]() Climate protection or the final disposal of highly radioactive waste are challenges that will affect us for a long time to come. ITAS now wants to contribute to the basic understanding of the political approach to such “long-term problems.” more |