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Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), 34th U.S. president
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Women that changed the world – test your knowledge.
Engineering
Women that changed the world – test your knowledge.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the role that women and girls play in science and engineering. “tomorrow” is celebrating all those female pioneers that have been shaping the world with a quiz.
When animals go online
Digital
When animals go online
ICARUS connects animals with the internet. With this technology, we gain vital insights from the swarm intelligence of nature.
AI in the cockpit
In Motion
AI in the cockpit
Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving into all areas of life – including aircraft cockpits. The objective is to use digital assistants to make flying smarter and safer and to replace co-pilots in the medium run.
AI accelerates pace on the factory floor
Digital
AI accelerates pace on the factory floor
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing industry promises a new era of efficiency, precision, and innovation. AI and quantum computing expert Professor Sabina Jeschke explains how exactly that is accomplished.
The Line
Future Life
The Line
Some consider the linear city ‘The Line’ to be a visionary millennial project, others an example of absurdity. Here’s a current-state assessment in the spring of 2023 of how a city is supposed to grow 170 kilometers (106 miles) into the desert.
Spun into space
In Motion
Spun into space
Instead of burning thousands of tons of fuel the technology start-up SpinLaunch is planning to hurl rockets into orbit using centrifugal force. This is how the launcher centrifuge is said to work ...
How many members does a team need?
Engineering
How many members does a team need?
Are six, eight or rather twelve the solution? Does the answer depend on circumstances or is there a fixed number that applies anywhere anytime? We’re talking about team sizes in the world of work. How many heads does a working group need?
Guard rails for a volatile
Think Green
Guard rails for a volatile
Standards play a key role in the development, acceptance and market introduction of technology – especially when it comes to complex and forward-looking topics like hydrogen. An expert reveals the background.