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Adversity, Quasicrystals and a Nobel ─ the Forbidden Fivefold Symmetry that Was

Andrei Mihai

Adversity, Quasicrystals and a Nobel ─ the Forbidden Fivefold Symmetry that Was

The quasicrystal debate: how Nobel Laureate Dan Shechtman fought to prove the existence of the “forbidden symmetry”. This is the perfect outlook for the Wednesday of #LINO22, when Dan Shechtman will give his Agora Talk.

Brain Trust

Ben Skuse

Brain Trust

In the first Panel Discussion of #LINO22, transparency, education and inclusivity were highlighted as key to building and maintaining trust in science

Daily Recap – Monday, 27 June 2022

Philipp Reichle

Daily Recap – Monday, 27 June 2022

Today, #LINO22 offered plenty of options for lively exchange, fruitful discussions and fun social events.

Daily Recap – Sunday, 26 June 2022

Annabell Reiß

Daily Recap – Sunday, 26 June 2022

Opening day of the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: The opening ceremony featured greetings from multiple top-class guests. The academic programme was then kicked off by the Lecture of the 2021 Nobel Laureate Sir David W.C. MacMillan and a Panel Discussion about "Trust in Science, Trust in Chemistry". 

Young Scientists at #LINO22 – Splitting Light: Make the Most of Solar Energy

Gan Huang

Young Scientists at #LINO22 – Splitting Light: Make the Most of Solar Energy

Gan Huang researches renewable energies in Karlsruhe, Germany. Soon, he will travel to Lindau and discuss his research with Nobel Laureates and young scientists from all over the world.

Finally Lindau – Preparations #LINO22

Nadine Gärber

Finally Lindau – Preparations #LINO22

Lindau is excited to finally welcome young scientists from all over the world. For an easy start we have prepared all information you need in regard of travelling to Lindau and attending the meeting.

Young Scientists at #LINO22 – Proteins, the Working Bees in the Body

Chiara Maniaci

Young Scientists at #LINO22 – Proteins, the Working Bees in the Body

The functions of proteins are a prefect example for the smart processes nature has evolved. Young scientist Chiara Maniaci, participant of #LINO22, focuses on the "cleave-to-modify" mechanism.

Women in Research #LINO22: Ajibola Abiodun Bayode

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research #LINO22: Ajibola Abiodun Bayode

Ajibola from Nigeria is a chemistry lecturer at the Redeemer's University Ede, Nigeria. Her research is focused on the facile synthesis of sustainable visible-light-assisted bifunctional photocatalysts from cheap sources for the degradation of contaminants in wastewater.

David MacMillan: “What to Talk to Me About”

Wendy Plump

David MacMillan: “What to Talk to Me About”

What to ask a Nobel Laureate? This question can best be answered by a Laureate himself. David MacMillan offers advice for participants of the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. And his answers might surprise you.

Participants of #LINO22 – Magnets for Hydrogen Production

Jayeeta Saha

Participants of #LINO22 – Magnets for Hydrogen Production

Jayeeta Saha, participant of #LINO70 and #LINO22, completed her PhD within the last year. In this post she presents her research about hydrogen production and gives some tips on sessions in the mediatheque from the 70th Lindau Meeting.

Young scientists at #LINO22 – Dark Matter of the Biological Universe

Conor Crawford

Young scientists at #LINO22 – Dark Matter of the Biological Universe

#LINO22 participant Conor Crawford introduces us to the so called "glyco verse" where sugar molecules play the central role.

Participants of #LINO22 – Virtual Lab Simulations

Lucka Bibic

Participants of #LINO22 – Virtual Lab Simulations

Lučka Bibič participated in #LINO70 and is exited to experience the Lindau Meeting onsite this summer. She is an expert for science communication and gamification.