Neuroscience: Meeting in the Middle
Edvard Moser and Erwin Neher chat about their respective top-down and bottom-up approaches to understanding the brain, and how they envisage the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists marrying the two.
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Sciathon Winner in “Capitalism after Corona”: Samar Abdelmageed
Winning Sciathon project team leader Samar Abdelmageed talks about the inspiration behind her project and what it was like to work remotely with bright minds from across the globe in an intense 48 hours.
Online Science Days 2020: This Is What Awaits Us
28 June – 1 July: Online Science Days 2020
Wealthier and Healthier: How Economists Study the Link Between our Lives, Health and the Environment
Economics can be a practical tool to find out how our health, and our lives, can be improved.
Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences 2019: Experimental Research, Development Economics and Poverty Reduction
This year’s Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded jointly to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.
Technological Innovation and Climate Change: 2018 Prize in Economic Sciences
William D. Nordhaus and Paul M. Romer were awarded the 2018 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
An Opportunity Not to Waste
Australian young economist David Smerdon reflects on his exciting days at the 6th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences.
Young Women Economists in Lindau: Powerful Encounters
Angela De Martiis describes her experiences as a young economist at #LiNoEcon.Angela De Martiis describes her experiences as a young economist at #LiNoEcon.
Only as Strong as the Weakest Link: Global Food Supply Chains
Private companies need to be part of the international development strategy, says Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Incorporated.Private companies need to be part of the international development strategy, says Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Incorporated.
Looking Ahead to Economics in 2020
Phil Thornton looks back at the past four #LiNoEcon meetings and forward to economics in 2020.Phil Thornton looks back at the past four #LiNoEcon meetings and forward to economics in 2020.
Blockchain Technology: ‘Proof-Of-Work’ Versus ‘Proof-Of-Stake’
#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies
Winners and Losers From a ‘Commodities-For-Manufactures’ Trade Boom
#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers