Jan 22, 2026 | AI, Publications, science, Science Communication, Science in Society, Science Policy, Synthetic Biology, Uncategorized
The landscape of biotechnology is undergoing a major shift driven by Artificial Intelligence, pushing innovation into territories we never previously imagined. However, this rapid momentum raises urgent questions regarding ethics, security, and safety. A recent study...
Oct 3, 2025 | event, science, Science Communication, Science in Society
On August 23–24, Biofaction together with the Mi-Hy project traveled to Maker Faire Hannover (2025) to showcase our latest research and demonstrate how microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology can power hydroponic systems. Maker Faire is a worldwide, family-friendly...
Oct 3, 2025 | event, Events, report, Science Communication, Uncategorized
On September 26–27, the Biofaction team and members from the Mi-Hy project—Rosie Broadhead, Lenon Modesto, Günter Seyfried, and Uliana Reutina—had the pleasure of participating in EMPOWER Université Paris-Saclay in Paris, France. As a maker and scientific event of the...
Sep 3, 2025 | announcement, Infectious Diseases, Media, News, Public Health, Science Communication, Synthetic Biology
Applications are now open to enhance epidemic preparedness through collaborative modelling An international modelling challenge is calling on experts across disciplines to help tackle one of Europe’s — and the world’s — most pressing health threats: highly pathogenic...
Jul 15, 2025 | event, Events, Science Communication, Science in Society
On July 9th, the Biofaction team and the Mi-Hy project traveled to Prague to join FAB25.cz—the world’s largest gathering of makers, innovators, and digital fabrication enthusiasts. Immersed in an event that hosted over 1,000 visitors and 700 hours of programming, the...
Apr 23, 2025 | announcement, Film & Video, Infectious Diseases, News, Public Health, Science Communication, Synthetic Biology
The new subsection of the website features all five films. The EU-funded WiLiMan-ID project (https://www.wiliman-id.eu/) is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new short film series, The Deadly Five. This series is aimed at raising awareness of five critical...
