Topics in April

Where will advances in technology lead? Experts believe the future belongs to quantum computers – but what methods can be used to protect data from misuse?

Berlin researchers headed by mathematician Marian Margraf study encryption methods that cannot be cracked even by future quantum computers.

The quest to ensure the utmost in digital security is a common thread running through Marian Margraf’s life.

Currywurst, German bread rolls, and a beer stein hit the road: These days, German specialties like those shown in our photo are offered just as readily at restaurants in Tokyo as Asian dishes are in Germany.

Japanese studies professor Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit traces the path of globalized cuisine.

Just imagine being in Japan and being able to buy earrings shaped like Currywurst, socks with a Spätzle pattern, or chairs reminiscent of Baumkuchen. Sound funny?

A rising tide: Floods like the one along the Elbe River in Radebeul, Saxony, in June 2013 are increasingly common.

Future Lab of Research Forum on Public Safety and Security at Freie Universität opens its doors

Irene Mihalic, a member of the Bundestag for the Green Party, doesn’t have far to go. The Future Security Lab is practically right across the street.

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Encryption for the Future

Sushi in Berlin – Pretzels in Tokyo

Analyzing and Averting Risks