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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.

Wearables and their medical future

Research: Stephanie Hanel

Wearables and their medical future

At, on and under the skin: Sensor technologyAt, on and under the skin: Sensor technology

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016: “New chemical bonds are few and far between”

Research: Susanne Dambeck

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 and the black box of the firm

Economic Sciences: Kevin Bryan

Bengt Holmström and the black box of the firm

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

Economic Sciences: Maija Halonen-Akatwijuka

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”

Research: Susanne Dambeck

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

Research: Stephanie Hanel

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.

Ten Astonishing Facts About Longevity

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Ten Astonishing Facts About Longevity

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.

The Mini-Brain

Research: Stephanie Hanel

The Mini-Brain

Why a cluster of cells is being described as the future of brain researchWhy a cluster of cells is being described as the future of brain research

A Driving Force Towards Peace: Scientific Cooperation

Science & Society: Stephanie Hanel

A Driving Force Towards Peace: Scientific Cooperation

The possibilities of science diplomacyThe possibilities of science diplomacy

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.