acatech HORIZONS

Science in Snacks

If you’ve always wanted to know where you can find easy and straightforward information about science and new technologies, then you’ve come to the right place: The acatech HORIZONS series offers scientifically sound yet simple texts and illustrations. We make topics with an impact on the environment and society – from AI, urban mining, mobility, biotechnology to hydrogen – accessible to everyone.

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Topics in the acatech HORIZONS series

Safety and security – essential basic needs that we often only think about when we feel threatened. In a world full of new technologies, ongoing digitalisation and global crises, the topic is becoming increasingly important – not just in the world of politics but also in our everyday life.

Safety and security impact us on many levels, be it in traffic, in our food systems, at work or in foreign policy. But what do these two terms really mean? How can such a subjective topic be scientifically and rationally analysed? Which areas of life are affected, and how? And above all, how can we guarantee safety and security at all levels not just now but in the future too? acatech HORIZONS Safety & Security addresses all these questions and offers fascinating insights into this important topic.

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Experts from a wide range of disciplines answer questions here that acatech HORIZONTE does not pose in this way. They share their personal assessments in interviews, expert discussions and author contributions.

Background

In the acatech HORIZONS series, the academy explores important technology fields that are already looming large on the horizon, but where there is still some uncertainty about their potential impacts. Twice-yearly publications address cutting-edge technology fields in a manner that is scientifically robust yet still clear and easy to understand. Informed by the state of the art in international research, development and applications, the publications also consider the technologies’ potential to add value. In addition, the acatech HORIZONS series addresses ethical, policy and social questions, as well as potential developments and ways in which they can be shaped.

In the acatech HORIZONS series, the academy seeks to stimulate discussion of new technologies, identify policy options and formulate recommendations, with the aim of contributing towards a proactive innovation policy.