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Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 – the Discovery of Gravitational Waves

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 – the Discovery of Gravitational Waves

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Kip S. Thorne, and Barry C. Barish "for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves"The Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Kip S. Thorne, and Barry C. Barish "for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves"

The Workings of Our Inner Clock – Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017

Medicine: Lisa Vincenz-Donnelly

The Workings of Our Inner Clock – Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017 was awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young “for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.”The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017 was awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young “for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.”

Tackling the Intractable

Research: Neysan Donnelly

Tackling the Intractable

Psychedelic drugs are being tested as a potential therapy for treatment-resistant depressionPsychedelic drugs are being tested as a potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression

Young Women Economists in Lindau: Powerful Encounters

Economic Sciences: Angela De Martiis

Young Women Economists in Lindau: Powerful Encounters

Angela De Martiis describes her experiences as a young economist at #LiNoEcon.Angela De Martiis describes her experiences as a young economist at #LiNoEcon.

Only as Strong as the Weakest Link: Global Food Supply Chains

Economic Sciences: Howard-Yana Shapiro

Only as Strong as the Weakest Link: Global Food Supply Chains

Private companies need to be part of the international development strategy, says Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Incorporated.Private companies need to be part of the international development strategy, says Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Incorporated.

Choosing the Right Mentor is Most Important, Says Lindau Alumna

Chemistry: Ulrike Böhm

Choosing the Right Mentor is Most Important, Says Lindau Alumna

Floryne Buishand on her career path from veterinary science to cancer research and how the Lindau Meeting led her to where she is todayFloryne Buishand on her career path from veterinary science to cancer research and how the Lindau Meeting led her to where she is today

Looking Ahead to Economics in 2020

Economic Sciences: Phil Thornton

Looking Ahead to Economics in 2020

Phil Thornton looks back at the past four #LiNoEcon meetings and forward to economics in 2020.Phil Thornton looks back at the past four #LiNoEcon meetings and forward to economics in 2020.

Young Economists Comment on the ‘Post-Truth’ Era

Science & Society: Lisa Vincenz-Donnelly

Young Economists Comment on the ‘Post-Truth’ Era

What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality? What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality?

Blockchain Technology: ‘Proof-Of-Work’ Versus ‘Proof-Of-Stake’

Economic Sciences: Demelza Hays

Blockchain Technology: ‘Proof-Of-Work’ Versus ‘Proof-Of-Stake’

#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies

Is Economic Policy Ready for the Next Crisis?

Science & Society: Phil Thornton

Is Economic Policy Ready for the Next Crisis?

At #LiNoEcon, three Nobel Laureates explored economists’ understanding of how policies on taxes, public spending and interest rates work together in a time of crisisAt #LiNoEcon, three Nobel Laureates explored economists’ understanding of how policies on taxes, public spending and interest rates work together in a time of crisis

Winners and Losers From a ‘Commodities-For-Manufactures’ Trade Boom

Economic Sciences: Francisco Costa

Winners and Losers From a ‘Commodities-For-Manufactures’ Trade Boom

#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers

The Myth of the Independent Central Bank

Science & Society: Frances Coppola

The Myth of the Independent Central Bank

Nobel Laureate Christopher Sims argues that since fiscal policy guarantees the value of fiat money, central banks can never be truly independent of governmentNobel Laureate Christopher Sims argues that since fiscal policy guarantees the value of fiat money, central banks can never be truly independent of government