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Innovative Materials: From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator to Smart Membranes

Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan

Innovative Materials: From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator to Smart Membranes

Sir Konstantin showcased how Chemistry progresses in the field of materials science. He showed examples of researchers worldwide working with materials like graphene and regularly identifying exciting phenomena. 40 years ago, Dan Shechtman discovered the quasi-cristalls.

Insights Into Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanoscale Imaging

Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

Insights Into Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanoscale Imaging

During #LINO22, Jean-Marie Lehn told his audience about the exciting applications of supramolecular chemistry. William E. Moerner explained how revolutions in spatial resolution are changing cellular imaging.

Daily Recap – Friday, 1 July 2022

Philipp Reichle

Daily Recap – Friday, 1 July 2022

After an exciting week full of personal encounters, scientific debates and inspirational talks, the 71st Lindau Meeting has come to an end. The day on Mainau Island rounded off our week.

Chemistry Bonding with Medicine: New Pathways for Prevalent Diseases

Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

Chemistry Bonding with Medicine: New Pathways for Prevalent Diseases

Several sessions of #LINO22 were dedicated to the various field of researching diseases.

“Nobody ever said anything brilliant at breakfast,” until now …

Marianne Lucien

“Nobody ever said anything brilliant at breakfast,” until now …

As the world faces some of its most challenging times, the fate of humankind rests squarely in the hands and scientific advancements of the current and future generations. During #LINO22 young scientists gathered for breakfast to discuss "Scientific Collaborations".

Science’s Reward Structure: the Biggest Threat to Scientific Collaboration?

Ben Skuse

Science’s Reward Structure: the Biggest Threat to Scientific Collaboration?

The important topic science collaboration was discussed on early Wednesday during #LINO22.

Daily Recap – Thursday, 30 June 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Thursday, 30 June 2022

Today was the last day of #LINO22 in the Inselhalle, as we will head off to Mainau Island tomorrow, where we celebrate the final day of this eventful week. It was full of personal exchange and great scientific programme.

Catalysis Is One of the Most Important Technologies for Mankind – And We’re Just Getting Started With It

Andrei Mihai

Catalysis Is One of the Most Important Technologies for Mankind – And We’re Just Getting Started With It

The 2021 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry had their Lindau premieres during #LINO22.

The Heidelberg Lecture in Lindau – or Why Mathematics is an Art

Andrei Mihai

The Heidelberg Lecture in Lindau – or Why Mathematics is an Art

To symbolise the bond between them, every year, there's a Heidelberg Lecture in Lindau. This year Efim I. Zelmanov asked why Mathematics is an art.

Artificial Intelligence Meets Real Problems

Andrei Mihai

Artificial Intelligence Meets Real Problems

Artificial intelligence meets real problems – a discussion about understanding, hype, and transparent science.

The Ubiquity of Catalysis

Meeri Kim

The Ubiquity of Catalysis

Life itself would not be possible without the biological catalysts known as enzymes. But it's also an important business factor.

Daily Recap – Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Day four of #LINO22: A day full of scientific highlights. Starting with a Science Breakfast and finishing with the Heidelberg Lecture.