Published 2 July 2025 by Giulia Chiappetta
Daily Recap – Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Today, the Lindau Meeting programme started with the Young Scientists presenting once again their projects. The day continued with more Next Gen Science presentations and as exchange is so essential for good science, there were once again Open Exchanges with the Laureates. Later, a group of enthusiastic high school students had the unique opportunity to ask Nobel Laureate Stefan W. Hell their most burning questions. But science wasn’t the only topic on the table: Laureate Hell also got personal, sharing reflections on his journey as a physicist and the determination that drove his groundbreaking research. The programme was concluded with the traditional Heidelberg Lecture. Finally at dinner, there was again the chance to connect with other Young Scientists from all over the world.
Looking out to tomorrow, it seems that we are not done yet and hungry for talking more science!
Quote of the Day
“These days, hearing all your discussions – in here and also outside in the foyer that is like a beehive – that gives me a lot of hope for the future.”
Anna Sjöström Douagi, The Nobel Group Interest, Sweden
Picture of the Day
Traditionally during the Lindau Meeting week, a Nobel Laureate visits one of the local high schools – today, Stefan W. Hell inspired prospective Young Scientists from Southern Germany and nearby Austria.
Blog Post of the Day
“Is there anybody in this room who doesn’t have a lithium-ion battery on them?”, Sir M. Stanley Whittingham began his Lecture at #LINO25.
Our Blog is about a look back at the origins and evolution of the lithium-ion battery, as told by two of its Nobel-awarded pioneers.
Fact of the Day
On Veggie Wednesday we saved around 1650 kg of CO2 emissions by choosing to go meat-free.
Today’s Highlight Session
Morten Meldal and Martin Chalfie, what a combination! Their Agora Talk was all about “The Joy of Unexpected Discovery“. In a very entertaining manner, both Laureates talked about cascades of subsequent discoveries.
Programm Preview: Thursday
- 09:00–10:30: Panel Discussion
- 11:00–11:30: Lecture Stefan W. Hell
- 12:15–13:00: Agora Talks
- 15:00–16:30: Open Exchanges, Science Walks
- 17:00–18:30: Workshops
- 19:00–22:30: Bavarian Evening – don’t forget to wear a traditional festive attire from your home country!
Over the course of the next days, we will keep you updated on the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting with our Daily Recaps, where you can find all the day’s highlights in one place. We will feature blog posts, photos and videos from the Mediatheque as well as social media.