The geneticist and the protein engineer are building a biosensor
At the frontier of chemistry and biology, the nanometre scale is where the geneticist and the protein engineer do their research. What are they looking for? Right now, the secret to making a biosensor that will detect the emergence of a harmful substance earlier than anyone else, because they need to stop it from spreading. In the toolbox are the tools of recombinant DNA technology. The wise old man in the background is evolution itself. The [...]
The insidious world of the water footprint, or the hidden water of our consumption (Nagykanizsa)
Global water scarcity is becoming increasingly severe, making it vital that we are aware of the direct and indirect consequences of our consumption. This presentation focuses on the concept of the water footprint, which we will illustrate through interesting examples, demonstrating how much water we use in our daily activities. Alongside the scientific background, we will also provide practical advice on how to reduce our individual water footprint and how to become more conscious consumers.
If you need a little energy – The present and future of renewable energy sources (available in Nagykanizsa and its surrounding area)
Renewable energy sources have served humanity for thousands of years. Shipping would have been unthinkable without the wind, the sun's drying power ensured the durability of crops, and water facilitated the work processes of workshops producing a wide variety of goods. But the technological shift that came with the industrial revolution has for a time relegated [...]
So that more remains in the till… Conscious thinking from the individual level to circular trade (available in Nagykanizsa and its catchment area)
Circular trade is much more than recycling. The revalued opportunities are reflected in the corporate approach throughout the entire commercial value chain, from the design of products through the manufacturing process to how consumers (re)use them. The presentation will highlight what consumers can do for sustainability, providing examples of circular approach changes in commercial companies that will be of interest to all participants [...]
Event Planning – DIY for a Lasting Experience (Available in Nagykanizsa and surrounding areas)
Event management is a project management discipline that focuses on all aspects of events, from choosing the venue to monitoring guest satisfaction. It is the result of a concerted effort that differs in terms of theme, marketing, origin of the initiative, financing and much more, as well as venue management. As consumers, we can do it all (IS), but where is the point at which it makes sense to leave it to a professional [...]
Seeing while you still can – “Last Chance” tourism (Nagykanizsa)
As a result of environmental and human activity, numerous tourist attractions have come under threat, and it's conceivable that our children may no longer see these attractions. In many places, the number of tourists is already being restricted, or visits to former attractions are prohibited. What solutions exist? Can tourism even be sustainable, given that travel and transportation themselves represent a significant environmental burden [...]
The waves of technology in the history of humanity (Nagykanizsa)
Our species' clear evolutionary advantage is intellectual superiority, enabling us to create ever more new technologies, without which we would easily lose our leading role on Earth. Humanity and the technology it has created have become so intertwined that perhaps we could no longer live without it. Based on this, it can be stated that our development is a spiral, where we are closely connected to what we [...]
Human Digital Twin (HDT) (Nagykanizsa)
One of the most important aims of the Industry 4.0 initiative is to create a Cyber-Physical System in relation to a manufacturing process, meaning there is a digital replica of the physical world, and these two environments are linked in such a way that they can mutually influence each other. In this process, humans are an important player from multiple perspectives and raise many contradictory questions regarding their role in […].
Water is life (Nagykanizsa)
The expression „water is life” usually means that water is essential for life. This idea implies that water is essential for all known life forms on Earth. Water plays an essential role in cellular function, metabolic processes, the transport of nutrients and oxygen, and the maintenance of ecosystems. The [...]