New article in Frontiers in Neurology: Neurotechnology through the lens of users and as a novel field for society
Neurotechnology is growing fast — new devices for the brain and nervous system promise everything from restored mobility to enhanced cognition. But this rapid growth has outpaced the ethical, regulatory, and societal frameworks needed to guide it responsibly. A new...
Article in New Biotechnology: Digitalisation and automation in smart biomanufacturing
Smart biomanufacturing is no longer a future concept, it is now actively reshaping how biological processes are designed, monitored, and scaled. The fusion of automation, digitalisation, and biotechnology promises faster innovation, cleaner production, and more...
MudTronics is on: 37 teams from 21 countries enter the Microbial Fuel Cell World Championship
As part of the Mi-Hy project, we're organising a Microbial Fuel Cell World Championship, and we're excited to announce that 37 multidisciplinary teams have signed up to compete. 21 countries across five continents are represented, from Saigon to Saharanpur, Cape Town...
Workshop at the Open Hardware Summit
Biofaction joined this year’s Open Hardware Summit with a microbial fuel cell building tutorial, developed and presented in the framework of the Mi-Hy project. Taking place in Technische Universität Berlin on the weekend of May 23-24th, the summit had a busy schedule...
Microbial Fuel Cells at TGM: Exploring Sustainable Energy Through Biotechnology
As part of a collaborative workshop with the Department of Biomedical and Health Engineering at TGM in Vienna, Biofaction brought innovative bioenergy technologies directly into the classroom. The focus of the workshop was on microbial fuel cells (MFCs) — biological...
Biofaction and MetRaZymes at the Long night of Science Vienna 2026
On April 24th 2026, the MetRaZymes project presented its research to the public at the long night of science 2026 at BOKU University Vienna. This biennial event draws thousands of visitors to explore Austria's scientific institutions through over 3.000 events...
New article in Frontiers in Horticulture
A publication about the findings on SPIKA, an innovative modular system developed as part of the Mi-Hy project. Cities produce tons of waste. But what if some of it could grow food, recover nutrients, and sustain living microbial ecosystems all at once? This...
New article in Frontiers in Microbiology featuring Mi-Hy
As part of the Mi-Hy research project, we recently co-authored a review in Frontiers in Microbiology alongside our partners at Sony CSL Paris, Lenon Romano Modesto, and Rachel Armstrong, examining how electroactive microorganisms (EAMs) could be embedded into...
MudTronics – microbial fuel cell championship
The Mi-Hy research project and Biofaction are launching MudTronics, a global competition for makers, artists, and scientists to develop innovative microbial fuel cell applications. Turn organic matter like mud and wastewater into electrical energy. The event...
SpringXplain pitch
On April 28, 2026, SpringXplain brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators for an evening of concise and engaging idea presentations at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna. Following a competitive selection process, participants took to the stage to present...
Artzymes exhibition
On 24th April 20206, we have been showcasing the MetRaZymes ITN research project through a series of art–science prints—featuring visual interpretations of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) alongside portraits of the PhD researchers driving the work.The art inspired...
NOGAN Task Force Uncovers Syndicate in “Impossible” Case: Was it Crime or the Future of Farming?
Following a mysterious, two-year surge of fresh fruits and vegetables on the black market, the NOGAN Task Force has unraveled a highly organised group of illegal growers. The suspects include several leading academics and scientists...