Trends Explorer - GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar

1Quantum Revolution & Advanced AI

1.1Advanced Artificial Intelligence

1.1.1Deeper Machine Learning

1.1.2Human-centred AI

1.1.3Next-level AI

1.1.4Interdisciplinary AI

1.2Quantum Technologies

1.2.1Quantum Communication

1.2.2Quantum Computing

1.2.3Quantum Sensing and Imaging

1.2.4Quantum Foundations

1.3Brain-inspired Computing

1.3.1Neural Network Architectures

1.3.2Neuromorphic Systems

1.3.3Neural Network Algorithms

1.3.4Neuromorphic Benchmarking

1.4Biological Computing

1.4.1Bio-architectures

1.4.2Bio-computational Logic and Strategies

1.4.3Programmable Bio-synthesis

1.4.4Novel Bio-computing Paradigms

2Human Augmentation

2.1Cognitive Enhancement

2.1.1Brain Monitoring

2.1.2Neuromodulation Delivery Systems

2.1.3Hybrid Cognition

2.1.4Memory Modification

2.2Human Applications of Genetic Engineering

2.2.1Gene-based Diagnostics and Prevention

2.2.2Gene Therapies and Enhancement

2.2.3Novel Bioengineering Approaches

2.2.4Synthetic Organisms

2.3Radical Health Extension

2.3.1Age-related Diagnostics and Prevention

2.3.2Fundamental Geroscience

2.3.3Slowing Biological Ageing

2.3.4Reversing Ageing

2.4Consciousness Augmentation

2.4.1Cognitive Capacity Enhancement

2.4.2Consciousness Assessment

2.4.3Brain-Machine Interfaces

2.4.4Sense-expanding Technologies

3Eco-Regeneration & Geo-Engineering

3.1Decarbonisation

3.1.1Negative Emission Technologies

3.1.2Energy Transition

3.1.3Advanced Materials

3.1.4Energy Storage

3.2World Simulation

3.2.1Physical Models

3.2.2Ecological Models

3.2.3Socio-economic Models

3.2.4Integration and Coupling

3.3Future Food Systems

3.3.1Ecosystem-level Genetic Modification

3.3.2Alternative Proteins

3.3.3Resilient Farming

3.3.4Personalised Nutrition

3.4Space Resources

3.4.1Earth Orbit

3.4.2The Moon

3.4.3Asteroid Belt

3.5Ocean Stewardship

3.5.1Harnessing Ocean Biodiversity

3.5.2Transition Ecosystems

3.5.3Repairing the Ocean

3.5.4Improved Ocean Observation

4Science & Diplomacy

4.1Complex Systems for Social Enhancement

4.1.1Computational Social Science

4.1.2Digital Democracy

4.1.3Collective Intelligence

4.1.4Design for Values

4.2Science-based Diplomacy

4.2.1Computational Diplomacy

4.2.2Negotiation Engineering

4.2.3Predictive Peacekeeping

4.2.4Trust and Co-operation Modelling

4.3Innovations in Education

4.3.1Learning Analytics

4.3.2Educational Sensing

4.3.3Out-of-school Learning

4.3.4Neuroscientific Aspects of Learning

4.4Sustainable Economics

4.4.1Managing Climate Externalities

4.4.2Automation and Work

4.4.3Bootstrapping Circular Economies

4.4.4Sustainable Global Trade

4.5Collaborative Science Diplomacy

4.5.1Multistakeholder Technology Diplomacy

4.5.2Integrating Non-State Actors

4.5.3Diplomacy for Big Science

4.5.4Managing the Global Commons