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ITAS Newsletter

Welcome to the leading international institution for technology assessment!

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.

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Neurotechnologien: Fortschritte, Potenziale und Herausforderungen

Advances in brain-computer interfaces are creating new opportunities in medicine, everyday life and the military. However, they also raise questions regarding data protection, autonomy, regulation and international competition. The new TA-Kompakt study provides an overview of these developments.

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Außenansicht KIT spark mit Personen, die sich unterhaltenMarkus Breig / KIT
Opening of “KIT spark”

KIT will now have a central hub for transdisciplinary and human-centered research. At the opening of “KIT spark” on 9 October 2026, guests from the worlds of science, the arts, politics, and the broader community came together to share ideas, and celebrate together.

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"Titel des Buches 'Wissenschaftliche Politikberatung in Krisenzeiten' aus einer Technikfolgenabschätzungsreihe"NOMOS
Scientific policy advice in times of crisis

Global crises and rapid technological advances pose major challenges for science-based policy advice. In a new anthology, researchers discuss how technology assessment can remain effective despite the polycrisis.

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Luftaufnahme mit See und FabrikgebäudeAssociation Region Karlsruhe
Shaping cross-border geothermal energy

Deep geothermal energy can be a valuable addition to our energy system, but it faces reservations among the public. In the GeoTresOR project, researchers from the Upper Rhine region aim to pool their knowledge and involve local residents in the discussion.

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Researchers in Focus

“Researchers are increasingly relying on collaboration with citizens in new projects. However, co-production of knowledge often fails due to infrastructures that consolidate the traditional lay-expert divide. At ITAS, I’m trying to develop tools for a more open and accessible form of participation in science and technology.”
 

Dana Mahr, Head of research group