This book expands the debate on the future of science and technology at the Curious2018 - Future Insight Conference, held on the occasion of Merck's 350-year anniversary. In the respective chapters, some of the world's top scientists, managers and entrepreneurs explore breakthrough technologies and how they can be applied to make a better world for humanity.

Divided into three parts, the book begins with an introduction to the vision of the conference and to the importance of curiosity for innovation, while also exploring the latest scientific developments that are shaping the future of healthcare, medicine, the life and material sciences, digitalization and new ways of working together. In the second part, particular attention is paid to new therapies and diagnostics; here, readers will learn how synthetic biology and chemistry are being used to solve problems that are essential to the future of humanity. The role of in-silico research is also discussed. In the final part ofthe book, readers will find some thoughts on ethical principles guiding our application of science and technology to create a bright future for humanity.

Given its interdisciplinary appeal, the book will inspire curiosity in a wide readership, from scholars and researchers to professionals with an interest in exploring the future of science and technology, solving the problems of today, and paving the way for a better tomorrow.

Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 17 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Creating a Better World with Science & Technology: Further Pushing the Boundaries of Possibility

Building a Better World with Science and Technology - Curious Future Insight
Future Insight Prize - From Dream to Reality
Curious2018 - Future Insight
The Darmstadt Science Declaration - Make Science Not War. Science & Technology at its Best - Examples from Curious2018 Future Insight Conference Keynote Speakers: Integrating Modern Immunology into Medicine
The Changing Landscape for New Drug Development: Medical Countermeasures (Mcms) as a Case Study
In The Face of Global Health Challenges - Let's Redefine Innovation
Neglected Parasitic Infections and the Syndemic Anemia Vaccines for Africa
Out of Curiosity - From Blue Sky Research to Medical Innovation
From Diagnosing Diseases to Predicting Diseases
Colloidal Quantum Materials for Photocatalytic Applications
Vibrant Digital - A Personal Journey Navigating the Cognitive Era
Accelerating Discovery With Cognitive - An Example Cognitive Application for Discovery. Bright Future Foresight Driven Policymaking: Society 5.0
Curiosity - Fuel for Innovation
The Way Forward.