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The Teachings of a Quantum Cat: Quantum Computers and Communication Part 1

Research: Zak Burkley

The Teachings of a Quantum Cat: Quantum Computers and Communication Part 1

Cats in boxes, secret codes and the next generation of high-powered computers - the first part of Zak Burkleys introduction to the world of quantum communication.Cats in boxes, secret codes and the next generation of high-powered computers - the first part of Zak Burkleys introduction to the world of quantum communication.

Organic Electronics: Coming soon to a Farmer’s Market near you?

Research: Rachana Acharya

Organic Electronics: Coming soon to a Farmer’s Market near you?

Young scientist Rachana Acharya on her research in organic electronics.Young scientist Rachana Acharya on her research in organic electronics.

Interparticle Potentials and Supernovae: Windows for Physics beyond the Standard Model?

Research: Pedro Malta

Interparticle Potentials and Supernovae: Windows for Physics beyond the Standard Model?

In his research, Brazilian young scientist Pedro Malta examines the very fabric of the universe and the forces holding it together.In his research, Brazilian young scientist Pedro Malta examines the very fabric of the universe and the forces holding it together.

Vinton Cerf: From Internet to InterPlaNet

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Vinton Cerf: From Internet to InterPlaNet

The Turing Award winner is one of the 'fathers of the internet' with a sixth sense for the unexpected. We're looking forward to his lecture in Lindau next month.The Turing Award winner is one of the 'fathers of the internet' with a sixth sense for the unexpected. We're looking forward to his lecture in Lindau next month.

The Neutrino Catchers: Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B. McDonald

Research: Stephanie Hanel

The Neutrino Catchers: Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B. McDonald

The two 2015 Nobel Laureates in Physics are eagerly awaited at the 66th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting in June 2016.The two 2015 Nobel Laureates in Physics are eagerly awaited at the 66th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting in June 2016.

Sir Harry Kroto passed away

The Lindau Experience: LiNo News

Sir Harry Kroto passed away

Sir Harold Kroto, 7 October 1939 - 30 April 2016Sir Harold Kroto, 7 October 1939 - 30 April 2016

Hiroshi Amano: How Blue Light Changed the World

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Hiroshi Amano: How Blue Light Changed the World

Finding a method to produce blue LEDs not only rendered flatscreen TVs and smartphones possible, among others. It also means lighting the world.Finding a method to produce blue LEDs not only rendered flatscreen TVs and smartphones possible, among others. It also means lighting the world.

Oliver Smithies: How potatoes revolutionised electrophoresis

The Lindau Experience: Susanne Dambeck

Oliver Smithies: How potatoes revolutionised electrophoresis

When Oliver Smithies talks about his ninety years, he still sounds like a young boy absolutely fascinated by how stuff works – and by the fact that he's the one to find out.When Oliver Smithies talks about his ninety years, he still sounds like a young boy absolutely fascinated by how stuff works – and by the fact that he's the one to find out.

Angus Deaton: Life after Stockholm

Economic Sciences: Angus Deaton

Angus Deaton: Life after Stockholm

Nobel economist Angus Deaton reflects on some of the lesser-known consequences of being a Nobel Laureate.Nobel economist Angus Deaton reflects on some of the lesser-known consequences of being a Nobel Laureate.

Enrico Fermi and the Dawn of the Nuclear Age

Research: Susanne Dambeck

Enrico Fermi and the Dawn of the Nuclear Age

How a 'pile' became the world's first nuclear reactorHow a 'pile' became the world's first nuclear reactor

Lloyd Shapley: A founding giant of game theory

Economic Sciences: Alvin Roth

Lloyd Shapley: A founding giant of game theory

An obituary by his co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Alvin Roth.An obituary by his co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Alvin Roth.

New wonder materials – from lab specimens to everyday items

Research: Stephanie Hanel

New wonder materials – from lab specimens to everyday items

Multiferroics, graphene and polymersMultiferroics, graphene and polymers