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.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016: “New chemical bonds are few and far between”
Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir Fraser Stoddart and Bernard Feringa were awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the design and synthesis of molecular machines".Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Sir Fraser Stoddart and Bernard Feringa were awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the design and synthesis of molecular machines".
Bengt Holmström has been jointly awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences with Oliver Hart “for their contributions to contract theory”. This column outlines his key contributions.Bengt Holmström has been jointly awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences with Oliver Hart “for their contributions to contract theory”. This column outlines his key contributions.
Oliver Hart: Incomplete contracts and the theory of the firm
Oliver Hart has been jointly awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences with Bengt Holmström "for their contributions to contract theory".Oliver Hart has been jointly awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences with Bengt Holmström "for their contributions to contract theory".
Nobel Prize in Physics 2016: “Weird and wonderful ideas”
Michael Kosterlitz, David Thouless and Duncan Haldane received the Nobel Prize for revealing "the secrets of exotic matter". And what does this have to do with bagels and pretzels?Michael Kosterlitz, David Thouless and Duncan Haldane received the Nobel Prize for revealing "the secrets of exotic matter". And what does this have to do with bagels and pretzels?
Recycling at the cellular level: autophagy as an evolutionary self-cleaning program
Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his outstanding basic research.Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his outstanding basic research.
Will humans get ever older, or is there a biological limit to our lifespan? Longevity and rising life expectancy hold a few surprises.Will humans get ever older, or is there a biological limit to our lifespan? Longevity and rising life expectancy hold a few surprises.
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
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.