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Environmental & Resource Impact

Examining the ecological and resource implications of technological development

Synthetic Biology
Foundational Research

Synthetic Biology

Examination of gene editing technologies, biosafety protocols, and international governance approaches.

Space Technologies
Applied Research

Space Technologies

Analysis of space debris mitigation, satellite governance, and sustainable space utilization.

Sustainable Innovation Pathways
Current Scientific Focus

Sustainable Innovation Pathways

Developing frameworks for technology that regenerates rather than depletes ecological systems.

AI Energy Footprint

AI Energy Footprint

High-compute models drive carbon emissions and strain renewable transition targets, challenging sustainability goals.

E-Waste Stream

E-Waste Stream

Rapid hardware churn fuels toxic waste and unsafe recycling in low-income regions, creating environmental hazards.

Supply Chain Abuses

Supply Chain Abuses

Cobalt and rare-earth mining for devices linked to child labor and conflict finance, raising ethical concerns.

Data Colonialism

Data Colonialism

Cross-border data extraction exploits Global South populations without fair value return, perpetuating inequality.

Circular Economy Tech

Circular Economy Tech

Designing technology systems for regeneration and reuse to minimize resource extraction and waste.

Quantum Computing
Applied Research

Quantum Computing

Research on quantum computing governance, security implications, and post-quantum cryptography.

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