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Take plastic, for example. It became apparent in the course of time that its invention not only opened up many new possibilities, but also caused massive environmental problems. Several years ago, I r

Occasionally, we have no choice but to rethink our situation overnight because something is no longer working – a system, a supply chain or even our own body. Other shifts start small, with a vision b

Free access to scientific publications and research data should create transparency, increase reproducibility and improve the quality of scientific work. Open teaching and learning materials have the

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While for some people freedom of research goes too far, others believe it is in danger. Our cover image symbolises the balancing act between freedom and responsibility. While the winged figure is all

We live in a world where doctors create images with the help of magnetic resonance imaging, laboratories analyse our blood values and our health insurance companies take an interest in our sporting ac

There is a great deal of speculation about how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the world – all the more so since chatbots like ChatGPT have been showing off their skills. AI can support

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