Environmental Technologies
German researchers have developed a biosensor test for arsenic that can quickly, safely and cheaply determine if the water is safe to drink. Use our interactive webdoc to get more information.
From 31 August to 5 September 2009, the Green Talents discovered Germany as an excellent research location in the field of environmental technologies.
During the "Green Talents Forum" taking place from 1 November to 11 November 2010, the winners visited German universities, research institutes and companies.
Carbon dioxide has earned itself a bad reputation as a greenhouse gas, but it could also be one of the raw materials in the plastics of the future. Munich researchers are working to tame the gas.
As resources on Earth dwindle away, some researchers turn to the moon, Mars and space for new mining opportunities.
As urban populations in emerging countries increase, the water supply and sewage management infrastructure isn't able to keep pace with the population growth. But German scientists have come up with a solution.
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