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Michael Levitt: a Pioneer of Computational Biology

Research: 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.

New Super Tool for Cell Biology

Research: Susanne Dambeck

New Super Tool for Cell Biology

Nobel Laureate Stefan Hell and his team developed a light microscope with a resolution 20 times higher than that of super-resolution microscopy.Nobel Laureate Stefan Hell and his team developed a light microscope with a resolution 20 times higher than that of super-resolution microscopy.

Reaching for the Stars with Solar Sails and Lasers

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Reaching for the Stars with Solar Sails and Lasers

Flying to other planetary systems is now within reach, due to the rapid development of solar sail and laser technology.Flying to other planetary systems is now within reach, due to the rapid development of solar sail and laser technology.

The Einstein Legacy Project Celebrates 100 Years of General Relativity

Science & Society: Meeri Kim

The Einstein Legacy Project Celebrates 100 Years of General Relativity

On the General Theory of Relativity's 100th anniversary, a new initiative launched to celebrate perhaps the most well-known Nobel Laureate in history. The Einstein Legacy Project will include an archives and visitors center, the world's first 3D-printed book, and an idea competition. On the General Theory of Relativity's 100th anniversary, a new initiative launched to celebrate perhaps the most well-known Nobel Laureate in history. The Einstein Legacy Project will include an archives and visitors center, the world's first 3D-printed book, and an idea competition.

Alumni Reunion Lunch in Boston

The Lindau Experience: Ashutosh Jogalekar

Alumni Reunion Lunch in Boston

Connections, intellectual dialogue and international fellowshipConnections, intellectual dialogue and international fellowship

Revealing the Secrets of Membrane Proteins

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Revealing the Secrets of Membrane Proteins

Nobel Laureate Hartmut Michel has studied these proteins for decades: they are essential for life on earth and crucial for human health and disease. Nobel Laureate Hartmut Michel has studied these proteins for decades: they are essential for life on earth and crucial for human health and disease.

Roger Tsien: “All Colours of the Rainbow”

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Roger Tsien: “All Colours of the Rainbow”

The American Nobel Laureate provided the tools to watch living cells in real time with the help of fluorescent dyes.

Marie Curie’s American Adventure

Science & Society: Stephanie Hanel

Marie Curie’s American Adventure

How a journalist made Marie Curie’s triumphant visit to the USA possibleHow a journalist made Marie Curie’s triumphant visit to the USA possible

Traditional Higher Education Under Threat?

Science & Society: Susanne Dambeck

Traditional Higher Education Under Threat?

How the tuition crisis, together with the use of information technology, could shake the foundations of higher education as we know it.How the tuition crisis, together with the use of information technology, could shake the foundations of higher education as we know it.

Nobel Laureate Oliver Smithies Passed Away

Gero von der Stein

Nobel Laureate Oliver Smithies Passed Away

Obituary for Roman Herzog (1934 – 2017)

The Lindau Experience: Gero von der Stein

Obituary for Roman Herzog (1934 – 2017)

The former German Federal President supported the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings for many years.The former German Federal President supported the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings for many years.

Exploring the Connections Between Sports and Science with Kurt Wüthrich

Research: Meeri Kim

Exploring the Connections Between Sports and Science with Kurt Wüthrich

Wüthrich's master class explores the science of sports as explained by the athletes: Dominique Gisin, a downhill skiing gold medalist, and Bettina Heim, a former pro figure skater. Wüthrich's master class explores the science of sports as explained by the athletes: Dominique Gisin, a downhill skiing gold medalist, and Bettina Heim, a former pro figure skater.