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Bratwurst flavored potato chips, strawberry chili chocolate or hot as hell wasabi peanuts: the things we snack today would have been shelf warmers yesterday. New creations always mirror the time spirit, but what’s new for us might already be a classic someplace else. Which new products make it into the supermarket shelves will be shown from 1st until 4th February at the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks – the ISM. 1.400 exhibitors from all over the world will present everything the international snack world has to offer. This year’s focus will be on ready-to-sell products and promising new creations.

How we live, have lived or will live is the expression of an individual or social lifestyle. The imm Cologne, the world’s leading trade fair for furniture and interior trends, opens its doors on 19th January 2015 and gives us an impression of the life of tomorrow. More than 1.300 international exhibitors present their market-ready innovations and trendsetting visions. Which future shaping furniture trends are already available on the market? How smart, sustainable or simply comfortable are they? And how do international furniture and interior trends differ from each other?

The car industry is facing a major challenge. The new EU guidelines give clear instructions for the future: As of 2020, new cars may only emit 95 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Only extremely fuel-efficient vehicles that get their energy not only from fossil fuels are able to reach such low emission rates – the so-called hybrid cars. Because of the combination of combustion engine and electric motor these clean racers blow a minimum of pollutants into the air. Will this be the car of the future?

On 20th September the 181th Oktoberfest startet. Every year more than 6 million people visit Munich’s famous Wiesn. The largest folk fest in the world offers about 180 funrides and sidestalls, from historic carousels to thrilling roller coasters. Besides the numerous stands that sell all sorts of delicacies, it is especially the large beer tents of the traditional Munich breweries and the famous Oktoberfest beer that attract people. Within only 2 weeks, 7 Million liters of beer are served here. This fun fair of superlatives is also pathbreaking when it comes to new technologies and inventions!

From 1st to 5th of October, the international motorcycle industry is focusing on Cologne – where the INTERMOT, the world's leading trade fair for motorcycles, is taking place for the 5th time. From racing and custom bikes to e-bikes and bicycles - the famous trade fair has a lot to offer. Exhibitors from all over the world will present latest designs and brand new products and stunt drivers will perform spectacular freestyle acrobatics. Another highlight is the golden anniversary: "50 Years Motorcycle Shows in Cologne" - a special exhibition showing half a century of motorcycle history.

Renewable energy is the future of global power supply. New inventions and developments are optimizing the demanding technologies to use natural resources to their best extend. One of the most promising natural power resources is wind. In comparison to all the other renewable energy sources wind power plants are the most environmentally friendly. This year the wind market is focusing on Hamburg. From 23 to 26 September over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries presented their innovations from all areas of wind industry.

The world’s leading trade fair for the baby and toddler outfitting sector opens its doors from 11th until 14th September to present the latest trends in children’s equipment.On 100.000qm visitors can get in touch with over 1.000 international exhibitors who present the newest innovations in children’s equipment, including everything from child safety seats to bibs. This year’s Kind + Jugend focuses most of all on the aspect of design. Well known manufactures and creative newcomers present their latest designs at the special show future of kids design.

The ground-breaking research of biochemist Thomas Tuschl and his method of silencing human genes, invented in 1999 and further refined through subsequent work, has become a vital tool for genetic research. Tuschl has facilitated the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to diseases and greatly advanced our understanding of genetics. His research helped found biopharmaceutical company Alnylam and develop promising treatments for diseases ranging from cancers to HIV to genetic liver abnormalities.

Christofer Toumazou began his career developing low-power microchips for mobile phones. When a prosthetics company asked him to design an aural implant to rescue a deaf child’s hearing, he began applying his know-how to biomedical engineering. Now, the entrepreneur and professor of electrical engineering at the Imperial College London has come up with his most ingenious invention to date: a USB stick that decodes a patient’s DNA within minutes.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world, killing more people than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Today, leading anti-cancer drugs originate from monoclonal antibodies, which were first created in mice in the late 1970s. Antibodies are used by the human immune system to identify invaders and fight viruses or disease. Researchers Cary L. Queen and Harold Edwin Selick were able to humanise antibodies to contain at least 90% human components, making them radically more effective in warding off cancer and other diseases. In addition, they developed a system for the large-scale production and clinical use of such humanised antibodies, ushering in a new age of targeted cancer treatments.

Over a decade ago, mobile phones featured large antennas that needed to be pulled out before making a call. Inventor Carles Puente Baliarda revolutionised antenna design with the introduction of fractal antennas small enough to fit inside a phone’s body and providing powerful reception. The patenting of this invention paved the way for the founding of Fractus, S.A., now a world leader in the design and manufacture of fractal antennas.

Current water treatment systems relying on filters to remove impurities and salts suffer from repeated fouling and the need for regular cleaning and replacement. These systems also require lots of energy for building sufficient hydrostatic pressure to operate. In 2011, Danish biotech company Aquaporin A/S introduced a new liquid membrane system to create ultrapure water without filters or wasting expensive energy based on the membranes of living cells.

The human body stores as much energy in fatty tissue alone as a one-ton battery. While much of this energy powers our everyday activities, converting any surplus into electricity has recently emerged as a promising alternative source of renewable energy. Scientists and engineers around the world are developing implantable, micro-devices that operate inside living organisms, generating electricity from simple sugars such as glucose. While the technology has yet to reach the market, in 2012, a group of French scientists celebrated a monumental success after implanting one of these promising devices into a mammal. The implications for the medical industry are staggering.

Conventional bicycle helmets have been proven to reduce injuries and lessen the chance of death from accidents, but many cyclists choose not to wear potentially life-saving helmets because they find them uncomfortable or ugly. Now, two enterprising Swedish women, Terese Alstin and Anna Haupt, have developed a fashionable, “invisible” bike helmet that might solve this problem. The result of extensive research and airbag technology, the helmet deploys only when it detects an impending crash.

The world cannot live without internet anymore! The known 3G networks are now being superseded by so-called Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks, which offer download and upload speeds many times greater than those achievable via decade-old 3G technology. Over the past few years, a handful of experts at Ericsson have contributed a total of 234 patents to the development of LTE, including innovations relating to mobile network base station design, radio resource management, and control signalling. Their work has been essential to the implementation of LTE technology and is powering the rise of the mobile Internet economy.

Since the beginning of mankind humans invent things to make everyday life easier, explain the world or simply solve problems. The mastery of fire, the invention of printing, or the discovery of electricity have become a matter of course for us. The first item of our programme series outlines the most important innovations of the past decades and their great influence on our every day life.

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) once again set new standards! It stands for the highest level, incredible speed and outstanding victories. But not only the driver and his car make the difference – preparation, engineering and logistics become more and more an essential factor. We are live on site and visit the “Team behind the team” in the headquarter and have a look behind the scenes.

After the outstanding debut season in 2012 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) once again set new standards in terms of speed, technique and action. Not only the legendary circuit of the 24h of Le Mans but also the other 7 race tracks provide everything a motorsports fan need. Excitement, variety and adrenalin make this endurance championship so unique.

After the outstanding debut season in 2012 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) once again set new standards in terms of speed, technique and action. Not only the legendary circuit of the 24h of Le Mans but also the other 7 race tracks provide everything a motorsports fan need. Excitement, variety and adrenalin make this endurance championship so unique.

After the outstanding debut season in 2012 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) once again set new standards in terms of speed, technique and action. Not only the legendary circuit of the 24h of Le Mans but also the other 7 race tracks provide everything a motorsports fan need. Excitement, variety and adrenalin make this endurance championship so unique.

Anlässlich der 96. Lions Clubs International Convention kamen in Hamburg rund 25.000 Teilnehmer aus 200 Ländern zusammen, um an einer einzigartigen bunten Parade teilzunehmen.

der kom­mer­zi­el­le Welt­raum­tou­ris­mus ge­winnt im­mer mehr an Be­liebt­heit: Raum­flug­an­bie­ter ha­ben schon über 700 Ti­ckets für den aben­teu­er­li­chen Kurz­ur­laub in der Schwe­re­lo­sig­keit ver­kauft, zu as­tro­no­mi­schen Prei­sen. Da­her war bis­her der pri­va­te Trip ins All für „Nor­mal­bür­ger" ein un­er­reich­ba­rer Wunsch. Doch das än­dert sich nun: Im Rah­men ei­ner welt­wei­ten Ak­ti­on wird ein Frei­ti­cket für den Flug ins Uni­ver­sum ver­ge­ben. Schirm­herr die­ser Ex­pe­di­ti­on ins All ist kein ge­rin­ge­rer als Mond-​Pio­nier Buzz Aldrin.

Die World Endurance Championship verlangt Mensch und Maschine alles ab. Zu den Klassikern der WEC 2012 gehören unter anderem das legendäre Rennen in Le Mans (FRA), der Saisonauftakt in Sebring (USA) und das Rennen auf dem Silverstone Circuit (GBR).

Am 16. Oktober 2011 bringt Model und It-Girl Monica Ivancan einen Hauch von Glamour auf die Trabrennbahn Hamburg: Beim Großen Preis von Deutschland 2011 tauscht sie den Roten Teppich gegen Pferdestall und schaut hinter die Kulissen der prestigeträchtigen Veranstaltung. Dabei schnuppert die schöne Blondine nicht nur Stallluft, sondern wirft sowohl favorisierten Startern als auch Newcomern bei ihren letzten Vorbereitungen einen Blick über die Schulter. Beim informativen Plausch mit den Fahrern erfährt sie interessante Fakten rund um das mit 150.000€ dotierte Rennen: Wie bereitet ein erfahrener Starter sich auf diesen wichtigen Wettbewerb vor? Welche Ziele hat er? Wie schätzen die Fahrer ihre eigenen Chancen ein?

am 22. September 2011 startete in Hamburg das dreitägige Reeperbahnfestival mit einer beeindruckenden Mischung aus Musik, Kunst und Kultur. Auf Deutschlands berühmtester Vergnügungsmeile trafen sich Musiker und kreative Köpfe aus aller Welt und bieteten ein abwechslungsreiches Festivalprogramm, das mit über 150 Künstlern längst als Geheimtipp für nationale und internationale Durchstarter und Newcomer gilt.

Industrie, Verkehr und Energieerzeugung zählen weiterhin zu den gefährlichsten Auslösern des CO2-Anstiegs und tragen dazu bei, dass sich das Ozonloch kontinuierlich vergrößert und der Schutz vor UV-Strahlen immer geringer wird. Um die Gefahr in den Griff zu bekommen, braucht es zukunftsweisende, innovative Konzepte und Erfindungen, vor allem in den Bereichen Energiegewinnung und Mobilität. An richtungweisenden Beispielen aus aller Welt wird gezeigt, wie der CO2-Ausstoß reduziert und die Ozonschicht geschützt werden kann: Großstadt, Industrie und Umweltschutz schließen sich nicht länger gegenseitig aus.

Bernd Flessner kann mittlerweile auf eine lange und erfolgreiche Karriere im Surf-Sport zurückblicken -- doch auch ein Profi braucht neue Ziele. Für ihn heißt das: Kurs nehmen auf einen Rekordversuch. Mit seinem Surfbrett will er die Deutsche Bucht von Norderney nach Sylt durchqueren und ist bereits mitten in den Vorbereitungen. Unterstützung und Besuch im Trainingslager auf Norderney bekommt er dabei vom SV Werder Bremen, der selber oft dort zu Gast ist.

Europas Umwelthauptstadt 2011 setzt neue Lösungen für die nachhaltige Stadt der Zukunft aufs Gleis, wenn am 21. April in Hamburg der „Zug der Ideen“ ins Rollen kommt und bis Oktober durch insgesamt 18 europäische Städte fährt und u.a. in Zürich, Wien, München, Warschau, Mal-mö, Kopenhagen, Brüssel, Barcelona und Marseille einen Stopp einlegt. Der „Zug der Ideen“, eine interaktive Ausstellung, die in 6 Themen-Waggons innovative Ansätze und Analysen präsentiert – von der „Stadt der Menschen“ bis zu den „Städten im Klimawandel“.

Seine Alben erreichen Platin-Auflagen, seine Konzerte sind fortwaehrend ausverkauft. Aber wie sieht eigentlich ein Tag im Leben des Ausnahmetalents aus? Am 15. Maerz gewaehrt uns der begnadete Violinist fuer einen ganz besonderen Tag in Berlin exklusive Einblicke in seine Erlebniswelt. Dann nimmt der 30-jaehrige Stargeiger, der mit seiner Crossover-Musik Pop- und Klassikfans zugleich begeistert, ein Kamerateam auf seinen Wegen durch die Hauptstadt mit. Dabei zeigt sich Garrett zwischen City, Hotel und Konzertsaal so persoenlich und hautnah wie selten.

Jürgen Klopps Auswärtsspiel bildete den mit Spannung erwarteten Auftakt des SpoBiS 2011, Europas größtem Sportkongress. Am 7. + 8. Februar 2011 versammelten sich die Größen des Sportbusiness in Deutschlands Landeshauptstadt. Neben Erfolgs-Coach Klopp außerdem mit dabei: Jens Lehmann, Erwin Staudt und Christoph Metzelder, der den CSR-Preis verliehen bekam.

Für die erste Regatta des Med Cup Sailing Circuit 2010 holt Jochen Schümann sich als 13. Mann keinen Geringeren als den bisher erfolgreichsten Bobpiloten ins Team: Wintersportler André Lange.

Unsere Programmserie kommt mit Teil 3 nun zum Ende und Ottmar Hitzfeld blickt nach vorne: Auf die Fußball WM 2010! Er verrät seinen Favoriten für Südafrika und schätzt die Leistung der deutschen Nationalmannschaft ein.

Nationalspieler, Weltstar und der wertvollste Fußballspieler aller Zeiten! Bei einem Treffen in Madrid genießt der 25-jährige portugiesische Fußballer die spielerische Herausforderung seiner Fans als Abwechslung zum Profi-Alltag.

Tenor Paul Potts singt mit tausende von Menschen die inoffizielle Hymne der deutschen Wiedervereinigung: Beethovens „Ode an die Freude“. In Leipzig erinnert der „Chor ohne Grenzen“ an den grossartigen Zusammenhalt der Buerger von 1989.