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#LiNo17 Daily Recap – Wednesday, 28 June

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNo17 Daily Recap – Wednesday, 28 June

With Wednesday ending, we are striding towards the last two days of the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting – but that does most certainly not mean that the next days are getting less exciting than the previous ones. Talking about exciting days, let’s take a look at the highlights of yesterday.   Video of the […]

#LiNo17 Daily Recap – Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNo17 Daily Recap – Tuesday, 27 June 2017

We are already three days into this year’s chemistry meeting and there are so many interesting things happening. We have collected a huge amount of exhilarating pictures, exceptional lectures and thought-provoking blog contributions. So you can guess that there is so much more that you should definitly check out on our mediatheque than we present […]

#LiNo17 Daily Recap – Sunday, 25 June 2017

Laura Schönhardt

#LiNo17 Daily Recap – Sunday, 25 June 2017

„I close my remarks by asking the young students gather this week at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting to consider joining the effort to combat climate change.“ – Steven Chu Yesterday, the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting started in grand fashion with the festive opening ceremony featuring the warm and heartfelt welcome address by Countess […]

“My best advice: don’t listen to advice.“

Brian Malow

“My best advice: don’t listen to advice.“

Video: Nobel Laureate Ada Yonath speaking with science comedian Brian MalowVideo: Nobel Laureate Ada Yonath speaking with science comedian Brian Malow

Den Nobelpreisen auf der Spur

Rebecca Henrichs

Den Nobelpreisen auf der Spur

Auf dem Lindauer Wissenspfad können sich kleine und große Entdecker auf die Spuren der Nobelpreise begeben.Auf dem Lindauer Wissenspfad können sich kleine und große Entdecker auf die Spuren der Nobelpreise begeben.

„We Need Diversity in Science.“

Ulrike Böhm

„We Need Diversity in Science.“

#LiNo17 participant Hlamulo from South Africa develops sensors to detect organic pollutants in wastewater.#LiNo17 participant Hlamulo from South Africa develops sensors to detect organic pollutants in wastewater.

The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society

Michael M. Lerch

The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society

Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole. Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole.

Science in Mexico: Long Tradition, Bright Future

Susanne Dambeck

Science in Mexico: Long Tradition, Bright Future

The host of the International Day of #LiNo17 is Mexico – a country with a long tradition of scientific research.The host of the International Day of #LiNo17 is Mexico – a country with a long tradition of scientific research.

Tomas Lindahl and the Surprising Instability of DNA

Susanne Dambeck

Tomas Lindahl and the Surprising Instability of DNA

How a young Swedish researcher changed the way the world thought about DNA.How a young Swedish researcher changed the way the world thought about DNA.

When Science Is Under Attack…

Ulrike Böhm

When Science Is Under Attack…

Thousands of scientists protested in Washington, DC, and over 600 other cities on six continents on Saturday, 22 April 2017, to voice support for science, with calls for evidence-based public policy and increased funding for scientific research.Thousands of scientists protested in Washington, DC, and over 600 other cities on six continents on Saturday, 22 April 2017, to voice support for science, with calls for evidence-based public policy and increased funding for scientific research.

Michael Levitt: Pionier der Computerbiologie

Susanne Dambeck

Michael Levitt: Pionier der Computerbiologie

Der Nobelpreisträger hat mit seinen Computerprogrammen die Biophysik revolutioniert - und kann zudem auf ein abwechslungsreiches Leben zurückblicken.Der Nobelpreisträger hat mit seinen Computerprogrammen die Biophysik revolutioniert - und kann zudem auf ein abwechslungsreiches Leben zurückblicken.

Michael Levitt: a Pioneer of Computational Biology

Susanne Dambeck

Michael Levitt: a Pioneer of Computational Biology

The Nobel Laureate's research has revolutionised biophysics, and he also led an exciting life.The Nobel Laureate's research has revolutionised biophysics, and he also led an exciting life.