Time and again, people ask me, with expressions of pain or astonishment on their faces, why on earth I studied Latin. “It’s difficult, it’s dead, it’s useless, especially in the job market,” is the consensus. Continue reading Amira Ben Saoud: Science as passion
The restaurant business is never just about the owner, but always about the customer too. And the employees. And the suppliers. And the whole environment. Physics taught me to think big, to recognize systems, to understand processes holistically. Continue reading Jing Chen: Thinking big
Overcoming crises through interdisciplinarity: Science is and remains a central pillar of our society. For centuries, it has shaped our coexistence and contributed significantly to the constant expansion of our knowledge. Especially in times of increasing crises, it is crucial to advance scientific knowledge to overcome the challenges of our time. Continue reading Selina Wienerroither: Science as protection from populism!
For me, science is a method of making something unknown understandable — to oneself and to the society in which one lives. I work on philosophical thinking in ancient India and Tibet. More specifically: in the context of Buddhism. Continue reading Birgit Kellner: Thinking in a global context
Science is not an island of certainty. It is a public space for searching, doubting, and learning together. In times of climate crisis, it becomes clear how much our future depends on our ability not only to produce knowledge, but also to share it—with empathy, with the courage to embrace ambivalence, and with hope for democratic solutions. Continue reading Anna Durnová: The ball stands for togetherness
Museums are not only places of wonder, but also of research. Scientists from many disciplines work on exhibitions—from art history to genetics, from restoration to digital humanities. Research in museums is the opposite of science in an ivory tower: It takes place in the midst of society and reaches an audience of millions. Continue reading Jonathan Fine: Turning scientific findings into an experience
Science is everywhere: For me, science is not something that happens in an ivory tower, but something that permeates our entire lives: from the ubiquitous smartphone in our hands to the protective flu vaccine in the winter months. Scientific discoveries and advances affect us all.
Continue reading Elka Xharo: Put role models in the spotlight!
This year’s Science Ball has a fresh new look. A visit with the designers who created the new poster.
