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2023
Cover: AB Nr. 196 HF-EMFOn the state of knowledge on health risks of electromagnetic fields

A new report provides a comprehensive factual basis for policy-making as well as options for a socially sustainable approach to the health and technology issue of mobile radiation. Key findings available in English.

Mehr21.03.2023 | Publication
Cover TAB-Bericht 203: Data-MiningData mining – sociopolitical and legal challenges

Using examples from medicine and healthcare, the report provides comprehensive information to inform policy discussions and the design of complex data analytics for the benefit of individuals and society.

More15.03.2023 | Publication
Cover HP-23: Der gesellschaftliche Umgang mit Nichtwissen bei wissenschaftlichen explorativen ExperimentenDealing with ignorance as a societal challenge

A new report addresses issues of good governance in exploratory experiments using the three research areas of green genetic engineering, fracking and ocean fertilisation with iron as examples.

More14.03.2023 | Publication
Cover-TKP-58-63: Greening buildings, fighting forest fires, deep-sea mining, cell culture-based meat production, metaverseFrom the green house to the deep sea to the virtual world

The new topic profiles from horizon scanning provide a concise overview of the opportunities and risks of new technologies and concepts, and give impetus for future research and innovation.

More01.03.2023 | Publications
On a black keyboard at the bottom of the picture lies an open book, above which float red words in the form of labels, above which floats the letter A. (detail)Study launched on the impact of ChatGPT and comparable systems

The focus of the study for the German Bundestag is on educational processes in schools, universities, and vocational education and training.

More13.02.2023 | Topics and projects
TAB report 197 Pflanzenzüchtung - plant breedingPlant breeding as a central element of a sustainable and future-oriented agriculture

New TAB report provides an overview of tasks and challenges of a diverse plant breeding that promotes diversity.

Mehr23.01.2023 | Publication
Cover TAB-Kurzstudie Nr. 3 Urbaner HolzbauUrban timber construction in Germany: Status quo and future prospects.

The TAB short study analyses promoting and inhibiting factors in the various spheres of influence: Society, economy, technology, politics and law, and environment.

More12.01.2023 | Publication