Spotlight February: Women in Science
Drones on the Trail of District Heating – A Winning Formula
District heating - what is it? It's quite simple: an environmentally friendly heating system in which heat is generated centrally and delivered directly to households via a network. It conserves resources, reduces emissions and is an important building block for the future of energy. But what happens if heat is lost somewhere in the system?
This is where flying helpers come in: drones that use thermal imaging cameras to detect leaks. Elena Vollmer from the Institute of Industrial Production (IIP) explains how these drones detect damage, how the images are analysed, why they are essential for district heating networks - and how they help to keep the energy future on track.
Spotlight January: 200 Years of KIT
The History of KIT – A Journey Through Time
From dusty classrooms to a hub of innovation – how did a small polytechnic school founded in 1825 evolve into one of the world’s coolest research institutions? The podcast “Nachgefragt – wissen, wie's läuft” takes you on a journey through the turbulent history of the University of Karlsruhe, from steam-powered dreams to lasers and quantum computers.
Student life at the Karlsruhe Polytechnic School in the 19th century was nothing like it is today. Courses were highly technical and hands-on, with a rigid daily schedule and strict hierarchies. Leisure time? Almost nonexistent—hard work and discipline took precedence over relaxation. Fast forward to the defining moment: the merger of the university and the research center to form KIT—a milestone that reshaped Germany's scientific landscape. The result? A high-tech powerhouse with global impact.
Get ready for a mix of intriguing facts, quirky anecdotes, and plenty of nerdy history—delivered with humor and guaranteed to keep you entertained (no dust included!).
