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Labs and Legislation: The Role of Science in Politics and Society

Ben Skuse

Labs and Legislation: The Role of Science in Politics and Society

Political challenges and their potential solutions dominated many conversations at #LINO25 as well as the final panel discussion.

Getting Chemistry Out of Its Unsustainable Rut

Nandita Jayaraj

Getting Chemistry Out of Its Unsustainable Rut

Sustainability as one of the #LINO25 key themes was discussed during a panel discussion and by Young Scientists who had the chance to present their research on stage.

The Catalysts That Feed, Heal, and Build our Society

Andrei Mihai

The Catalysts That Feed, Heal, and Build our Society

Catalysis make reactions faster, more efficient, and sometimes, possible at all. That's why catalysis took center stage at #LINO25.

Nobel Prizes: The Good, Bad, and the Completely Unexpected

Nandita Jayaraj

Nobel Prizes: The Good, Bad, and the Completely Unexpected

The first session of the #LINO25 scientific programme emphasized the impact of the Nobel Prize on life and career of the Laureates. On Wednesday Morten Meldal and Martin Chalfie highlighted the joy of discovery.

From Atoms to Algorithms, AI is Having a Big Impact in Chemistry

Andrei Mihai

From Atoms to Algorithms, AI is Having a Big Impact in Chemistry

From drug discovery and CO₂ capture to molecule design and mass spectrometry, AI is accelerating breakthroughs, and a hot #LINO25 topic.

Beyond Chemistry: Physics and High-Performance Computing Make an Appearance

Ben Skuse

Beyond Chemistry: Physics and High-Performance Computing Make an Appearance

Though the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is all about chemistry, there is still room in the programme for topics of general interest from other areas of science.

Folding Into Greatness: How a Physicist Helped Solve One of Biology’s Greatest Mysteries

Andrei Mihai

Folding Into Greatness: How a Physicist Helped Solve One of Biology’s Greatest Mysteries

In 2024, John Jumper became the youngest Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in the last 70 years. Accordingly, on Monday, 30 June 2025, the youngest Chemistry Laureate ever to perform in Lindau, entered the stage.

Antibodies and Quantum Dots: The Evolution From Lab to Industry

Nandita Jayaraj

Antibodies and Quantum Dots: The Evolution From Lab to Industry

On Monday, 30 June 2025, two Nobel Laureates premiered in Lindau with Lectures about their scientific breakthroughs.

Science Diplomacy: Cross-border Collaboration and Exchange in an Angry World

Ben Skuse

Science Diplomacy: Cross-border Collaboration and Exchange in an Angry World

The topic science diplomacy will wrap-up the 74th Lindau Meeting on the Closing Day. To prepare for participating in #LINO25 or following the livestream, blogger Ben Skuse introduces this integral theme of the programme.

How Is AI Changing the Chemistry Game?

Andrei Mihai

How Is AI Changing the Chemistry Game?

Chemistry is entering a new era, one shaped less by test tubes and more by algorithms. From protein folding to sustainable materials, AI is transforming how discoveries are made, marking a fundamental shift in the very nature of chemical research.

From Linear to Circular: Chemistry’s Pathway to Sustainability

Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

From Linear to Circular: Chemistry’s Pathway to Sustainability

A decade after the UN adopted the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the upcoming #LINO25 Panel Discussion on Sustainabilitywill explore chemistry’s pivotal role in advancing these global objectives.

Parenthood in Academia: An Initiative by #LINO24 Alumni

Daniela Thiel

Parenthood in Academia: An Initiative by #LINO24 Alumni

Discover how scientists balance academic careers and family life in this inspiring blog post featuring Lindau Alumni. Explore insights, challenges, and advice from researchers navigating parenthood in academia. Join the conversation and be part of the change.