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Peter Dougherty & Al Bertrand: On Being Einstein’s Publisher

Science & Society: Peter Dougherty

Peter Dougherty & Al Bertrand: On Being Einstein’s Publisher

An essay on how publishing Albert Einstein shaped the history and identity of Princeton University Press.An essay on how publishing Albert Einstein shaped the history and identity of Princeton University Press.

Nobel Prize 2016 in Literature awarded to Bob Dylan

Science & Society: developer

Nobel Prize 2016 in Literature awarded to Bob Dylan

In a somewhat surprising decision, the Swedish Academy solidifed Dylan's legacy as a cultural icon.In a somewhat surprising decision, the Swedish Academy solidifed Dylan's legacy as a cultural icon.

2016 Nobel Prize in Economics – Contracts are everywhere in society

Economic Sciences: Romesh Vaitilingam

2016 Nobel Prize in Economics – Contracts are everywhere in society

The Prize was awarded jointly to economists Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström.The Prize was awarded jointly to economists Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016: The World’s Smallest Machines

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016: The World’s Smallest Machines

Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart and Bernard L. Feringa have developed nanoscale molecular machines - that have the potential to revolutionise technology.Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart and Bernard L. Feringa have developed nanoscale molecular machines - that can revolutionise technology.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2016: Unravelling the Mysteries of Matter

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Nobel Prize in Physics 2016: Unravelling the Mysteries of Matter

The three researchers described the more exotic states of matter beyond gas, liquid and solid.The three researchers described the more exotic states of matter beyond gas, liquid and solid.

Nobel Prize for Yoshinori Ohsumi

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Nobel Prize for Yoshinori Ohsumi

Japanese cell biologist receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2016 for his studies on autophagy.Japanese cell biologist receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2016 for his studies on autophagy.

Alzheimer’s: Ten Surprising Facts

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Alzheimer’s: Ten Surprising Facts

September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day. The cause of this deadly disease is still unkown, and there's no cure - but research is gaining momentum.September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day. The cause of this deadly disease is still unkown, and there's no cure - but research is gaining momentum.

The ideas of Reinhard Selten

Economic Sciences: Romesh Vaitilingam

The ideas of Reinhard Selten

A pioneering analyst of rationality and human behaviourA pioneering analyst of rationality and human behaviour

Artificial intelligence and neurorobotics

Research: Stephanie Hanel

Artificial intelligence and neurorobotics

Neuroscience and the humanoid robot of the futureNeuroscience and the humanoid robot of the future

7 Telescopes that make every astrophysicist go Wow!

Research: Mark Kennedy

7 Telescopes that make every astrophysicist go Wow!

Just how big are optical telescopes?Just how big are optical telescopes?

#LiNo16: A Retrospective

The Lindau Experience: Irene Alda

#LiNo16: A Retrospective

The 2016 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting was a week full of knowledge, experiences, fun moments, and inspiring people. The 2016 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting was a week full of knowledge, experiences, fun moments, and inspiring people.

The Story behind the Hype: Cockroach Milk

Research: Harini Barath

The Story behind the Hype: Cockroach Milk

Behind the recent buzz lie years of hard work in the lab and a story of scientific perseverance.Behind the recent buzz lie years of hard work in the lab and a story of scientific perseverance.