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Nobel Prize in Physics 2025: Putting Quantum Mechanics in the Palm of our Hands

Physics: Ben Skuse

Nobel Prize in Physics 2025: Putting Quantum Mechanics in the Palm of our Hands

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was jointly awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis for bringing quantum physics from the subatomic world onto a chip.

Meeting Minds That Inspire – Reflections from Lindau

Physics: Dipa Ghindani

Meeting Minds That Inspire – Reflections from Lindau

Dipa Ghindani, 2024 Lindau Alumna, describes how the Physics Meeting changed her perspective, drive, and confidence as a scientist.

A Life Changing Experience

Chemistry: Sajal Arwish

A Life Changing Experience

After #LINO25, Alumna Sajal Arwish says nothing felt the same: the uniquely friendly, one-to-one exchanges with Nobel Laureates – from a panel on circular chemistry & sustainability to a Science Walk with Sir Stanley Whittingham – were truly life-changing.

Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Economic Sciences: Karsten Lemm

Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

A recap of three perspectives on security in the age of AI, shared at #LINOecon this summer, concludes our blog series covering the Economics Meeting.

Climate Change and Food Security: How to Manage a Web of Global Challenges

Economic Sciences: Karsten Lemm

Climate Change and Food Security: How to Manage a Web of Global Challenges

Global Challenges: Hunger, Climate, and the Cost of Inaction. At the 2025 Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences, David Beasley warned that hunger and forced migration fuel global instability. In a high-level panel, economists like Lars Peter Hansen and Joseph Stiglitz call for pragmatic climate action, fair carbon pricing, and global cooperation.

Rethinking Governance in the Modern Economy

Economic Sciences: Karsten Lemm

Rethinking Governance in the Modern Economy

A satellite image of the Korean peninsula at night – South Korea glowing with economic vitality, North Korea largely dark – captures the stark contrast shaped by governance, institutions, and economic systems. This powerful visual sets the stage for the 2025 Lindau Nobel Meeting in Economic Sciences. Some sessions referred to this topic.

Daily Recap – Saturday, 30 August 2025

Economic Sciences: Giulia Chiappetta

Daily Recap – Saturday, 30 August 2025

Our last day at Lindau featured a sunny trip to Mainau Island, a powerful panel on institutions and development, and heartfelt farewells. As Young Scientists became Lindau Alumni, they celebrated with music, good vibes, and an unforgettable party.

Women in Research #LINOecon: Anastasiya-Mariya Noha

Economic Sciences: Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research #LINOecon: Anastasiya-Mariya Noha

Anastasiya works in the areas of development economics and economics of education. Her specialization is in digital social-emotional interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and conflict settings.

Daily Recap – Friday, 29 August 2025

Economic Sciences: Giulia Chiappetta

Daily Recap – Friday, 29 August 2025

Final day at Lindau Inselhalle: In addition to the always inspiring Lectures by the Laureates in Economic Sciences, David Beasley gave a passionate speech on the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the World Food Programme. Young Scientists shared their research, engaged in lively discussions – and all participants ended the day with a joyful celebration in true Bavarian style.

Banks, Brains and the Inbuilt Fragility of Our Systems

Economic Sciences: Andrei Mihai

Banks, Brains and the Inbuilt Fragility of Our Systems

In two compelling sessions, economists explored the fine line between resilience and fragility, from the inner workings of banks to the behavior of everyday consumers.

Women in Research #LINOecon: Lorena de la Torre Díaz

Economic Sciences: Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research #LINOecon: Lorena de la Torre Díaz

Lorena's research line is inequality, particularly social mobility and factors that affect it. She is also interested in evaluating the impact of social programs, financial literacy, and gender gap, particularly related to STEM.

Daily Recap – Thursday, 28 August 2025

Economic Sciences: Giulia Chiappetta

Daily Recap – Thursday, 28 August 2025

Another day full of insights: from election methods to climate policy debates plus inspiring talks by Young Scientists and a memorable Heidelberg Lecture by Yael Tauman Kalai.