What is responsible innovation, and why is it important? Risk Bites takes a quick dive into why socially responsible innovation and ethical entrepreneurship matter, and what you can do to ensure good intentions really do end up making people’s lives better. Of course, we can hardly do the topic ju
Does investing more in Research and Development (R&D) always lead to greater innovation? Surprisingly, the answer is no. A detailed study of 760 Finnish firms reveals a more nuanced picture. At the lower end, companies struggle to benefit from R&D due to limited innovation capabilities and inefficie
Discover why the UK construction sector struggles with innovation compared to manufacturing and services. This insightful video breaks down the unique challenges construction firms face, such as immobile projects, uncertain demand, fragmented teams, and the predominance of small firms. Using data fr
Discover how the future of innovation lies in collaboration and combining diverse knowledge sources. This video explores the shift from solitary invention to integrative search strategies, where companies leverage insights from suppliers, customers, competitors, and universities to drive breakthroug
Wherever we are, we are exposed to radiation. Sometimes we feel them, often we don't even notice them. People have always lived with natural radiation. Radiation has an effect on people and their health. But how exactly does it work, when and how do you have to protect yourself? The Federal Office f
The greater use of renewable energies from solar and wind requires the expansion of the electricity grids. Radiation protection plays an important role in this because electric and magnetic fields are generated by additional high-voltage lines. How great are possible loads from high-voltage lines? W
All it takes is one storm with heavy rain and streets become waterways. Basements become pools of water. The water enters the house from seemingly everywhere, even on slopes. Furthermore, this type of weather event will increase in the future and may increase everywhere. That's why it's important to
With our video series "Structural civil protection for all weather conditions" we will inform you in the coming weeks about preventive measures for the protection of your house or apartment. Our fourth topic: floods. Most recently, the Elbe, Danube, Inn and other rivers burst their banks in the Ju
For many motorhome fans, their own bike is part of the basic equipment of a tour. Not only does it make it easier to travel smaller routes on site, but also allows you to explore camping destinations widely. To ensure that nothing happens to the beloved two-wheeler during transport and to be additio
Everyone knows there's a strong link between sci-fi and technology. But science fiction movies can also provide powerful insights into how to innovation ethically and responsibly. This week's video draws on author, scientist and Risk Bites producer Andrew Maynard's book "Films from the Future: The
Welcome to the third chapter of the Store to Control Tech Basic Training! In this video, we dive into the world of explosive atmospheres and what it means to work safely within them. You'll learn what the 'X' symbol stands for—certified electrical equipment designed for potentially explosive environ
Four pillars of UV protection: The Federal Office for Radiation Protection explains how UV protection is becoming even more common practice in municipalities, schools and sports grounds. Climate change is already having a noticeable influence on UV radiation and thus on people's UV exposure. For ex
