Why.Berlin: Blog

The Magic of Light – Photonics and Optical Technologies in Berlin

For over ten years, Berlin-Brandenburg has been an optics, photonics and microelectronics cluster.

Where the Future of Medicine is Being Created

The Business of Biotech in Berlin-Buch

Berlin’s green consciousness

How to respond to the environmental, social and economic challenges when you are a growing metropolis like Berlin?

Research for Global Health

Berlin is a hotspot for biomedical research. We spoke with Christian Drosten, director of the Charité’s Institute of Virology, one of the leading experts on coronaviruses worldwide and ambassador of the Brain City campaign.

Berlin in times of Corona

How the healthcare sector is facing the pandemic

BrainCity Berlin - a science metropolis

Few cities in the world unite sophisticated scientific opportunities with such a rich cultural life as the German capital.

8 inventions made in Berlin

Did you know which products were originally made in Berlin? We take a look back at the city’s notable inventions.

Europe's central broadcasting location

In a post-Brexit era TV production and broadcast companies are flocking to Berlin-Brandenburg's media hub. Find out why.

The eye in the sky – tiny satellites with big impact

Stellar Berlin-based company Planet operates a fleet of mini satellites capturing the Earth’s image every day.

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