Dieter Bimberg, 82, is one of the world's most renowned nanophysicists and now conducts research in China. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Bimberg calls for quotas for Leibniz and Helmholtz Associations so that they can bring more patents to market – for the benefit of Germany as an innovation hub.
By Marcel Grzanna
The annual Clarivate citation ranking selects the world's most influential researchers. Most of them continue to come from the USA. However, the gap to China is shrinking, while the gap to the other countries is large. Germany is still among the leaders.
By Anne Brüning
NATO spends millions on research and science and is increasingly concerned about information outflow to China. A new science strategy is intended to tackle the problem.
By Marcel Grzanna
With the National Circular Economy Strategy, the German government wants to create fully recyclable material cycles. Research and the first start-ups see mushrooms as a suitable material for this. They can also contribute to climate protection in many other ways.
By Lisa Kuner
Many politicians urge reducing dependency on China. German companies are taking a different approach, at least when it comes to research: They are even more active locally to avoid falling behind.
By Jörn Petring
In the last mandate, the EU introduced many new digital laws. These are now to come into effect. The goal is a digital single market and better protection of democracy.
By Corinna Visser
With his philosophical books and lectures, Xiang Biao reaches a wide audience in China. In this interview, the migration expert from the Max Planck Institute in Halle criticizes the blanket suspicion towards Chinese academics. He believes that Germany needs dialogue if it is to return to its former successes.
By Fabian Peltsch
The case of the suspected spy Jian G. has sparked a debate about how to deal with citizens of Chinese origin in Germany. How can the balancing act between averting risks and a non-discriminatory integration policy be achieved? The German Association of University Professors and Lecturers sees a challenge for politicians.
By Marcel Grzanna
Three alleged spies are accused of delivering information on militarily applicable technology to China, as announced by the Federal Prosecutor's Office on Monday. They also maintained contacts with German universities. Table.Briefings spoke with the involved universities.
By Markus Weisskopf
According to an ad hoc statement by Leopoldina, Germany urgently needs to press ahead with the development of a national carbon management strategy. It criticizes the planned limitation to storage in marine areas.
By Redaktion Table
