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Is the Paris Agreement on Climate Change ‘Bad for Business’?
#LiNoEcon participant Veronika Stolbova explores the costs and potential gains from the transition to a low-carbon economy.#LiNoEcon participant Veronika Stolbova explores the costs and potential gains from the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Society’s Growing Need for Non-Formal Education
Our traditional system of formal education is becoming increasingly unfit for purpose, says #LiNoEcon participant Jurgen Willems.Our traditional system of formal education is becoming increasingly unfit for purpose, says #LiNoEcon participant Jurgen Willems.
Scientists Should Actively Participate in Public Debate
At the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this year more than in any other year, scientists felt the need to speak up about the way that public policy is intervening in the future of scientific research.At the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this year more than in any other year, scientists felt the need to speak up about the way that public policy is intervening in the future of scientific research.
A Long Road to Becoming a Chemist
Lindau Alumna Ana Torres on the steep path of her career that finally let her to working towards the development of new generation rechargeable batteriesLindau Alumna Ana Torres on the steep path of her career that finally let her to working towards the development of new generation rechargeable batteries
Focus on Africa: Advancing Science to Advance Humankind
Alaina G. Levine talks with Titus Masese, a rising star Kenyan scientist on the present, presence, and presents of African science across the globeAlaina G. Levine talks with Titus Masese, a rising star Kenyan scientist on the present, presence, and presents of African science across the globe
Why and How Should We Communicate Economics?
Communicating economics to audiences beyond the ivory tower has never been more vital for policy and public debate – nor have there been more opportunities to reach those wider readerships. This post provides some advice for the younger generation of economists.Communicating economics to audiences beyond the ivory tower has never been more vital for policy and public debate – nor have there been more opportunities to reach those wider readerships. This post provides some advice for the younger generation of economists.
The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society
Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole. Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole.