Inspiring young minds by breaking language barriers
A hands-on workshop offered an excellent opportunity for scientists to connect with children with whom they share a common language.
LAB MATTERS2024
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Terra Incognita: exploring new horizons in scientific ethics
EMBL’s upcoming Science & Society conference takes a deep dive into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology and organoids in life science research.
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A holistic approach to preserving our health – and our planet’s
The upcoming 22nd EMBL Science & Society Conference will explore the One Health approach, which advocates for greater cross-sectoral collaboration and communication across the human-animal-environment interface.
CONNECTIONS2021
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After the Lecture: Cultivating the information ecosystem
At an EMBL Science & Society lecture, science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt advocated for accurate, clear and contextual science communication.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2021
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Just the gist: Big data and pandemics in seven key points
EMBL’s most recent Science and Society seminar explored how best to harness big data to address multi-faceted issues of a pandemic.
CONNECTIONS2021
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After the lecture: Zehra Sayers
Zehra Sayers explains what makes the SESAME synchrotron special, why we should not fear failure, and why curiosity is her biggest driver.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2021
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After the lecture: Tracey Brown
Tracey Brown from Sense about Science shares her thoughts on the need to empower women to share and access scientific information.
LAB MATTERS2021
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Science and society: global youth activism
At EMBL’s Science and Society conference, Ugandan campaigner Vanessa Nakate spoke about the need to take action on climate change.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2020
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Dinosaurs, dodos, and the future of life on Earth
EMBL’s 21st Science and Society Conference will address scientific and societal responses to mass extinctions. Ahead of his keynote speech, renowned palaeontologist Mike Benton explains how looking into the deep past can give us vital insights into the future of life on Earth.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
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Science for all: the origins of Native Scientist
How Joana Moscoso bridges the gap between science and society
LAB MATTERS2020
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Welcome: Lucia von Bredow
EMBL’s new Science and Society Manager shares her plans for fostering multidisciplinary dialogue
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2020
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Decoding ageing
The naked mole-rat as a model organism in ageing research
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
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Editing the ethical code
Professor Tim Lewens challenges the human genome’s unique place in bioethics
LAB MATTERS2019
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Reconstructing the human past
What genetics can tell us about the structure of ancient human populations
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2018
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DIY Biology kits: what’s really growing inside?
EMBL’s GeneCore steps up to discover the facts and settle disputes
LAB MATTERS2018
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In the flesh: translating 2D scans into 3D prints
Translating 2D hospital scans into 3D prints is informing patients and aiding surgeons
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
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The usefulness of useless knowledge
Theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf discusses the importance of curiosity-based research
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2018
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Summer in Science 2018
EMBL Rome opens its labs for students to get their first real taste of science
LAB MATTERS2018
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Humans of EMBL: Outreach
Discover how EMBLers across all sites share their passion for science
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2018
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Art meets structural biology
The Protein Data Bank in Europe celebrates its schools art project with its largest exhibition yet
LAB MATTERS2018
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Hands-on science inspires Hamburg
20,000 visitors get sneak peek at giant particle accelerators at DESY DAY in Hamburg
LAB MATTERS2017
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To laugh, and then think
Meet Ig Nobel emcee Marc Abrahams, an EMBL Science and Society speaker in December
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
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Science is universal – we must stand up for it
Interview with Rolf-Dieter Heuer, guest speaker at EMBL's 2017 Annual Reception
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
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Opinion: Archives for Science
Biologists Sydney Brenner and Richard J. Roberts addressed the importance of scientific archives
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
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How bacteria affect your wellbeing
Science and Society event answers controversial questions about gut microbes
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
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Humans of EMBL: Senses
People across EMBL’s sites reflect on the ways they perceive their world
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
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Design for life
EMBL’s Petra Riedinger retires after 40 years producing posters, graphics, artwork and more
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2016
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Diving into Autumn
Participants learn about EMBL’s ocean biodiversity research at the Fall Gala
CONNECTIONS2016
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Opinion: Dealing with the imposter in me
Rosemary Wilson talks about imposter syndrome and how to handle it
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2016
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See data in a new light
3D printing, gaming, virtual reality and lenticular posters bring new perspectives to research
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
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Postdocs of EMBL
Turning the spotlight on the diverse universe of EMBL’s 200-strong postdoc community
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2016
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Maltese science: From temples to genomes
Celebrating the rich history of scientific contributions in Malta, EMBL's newest member state
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2016
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Fundraising dimensions
Alumnus and entrepreneur Marc Zabeau speaks at inaugural Life Science Funders and Foundations event
CONNECTIONS2016
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Branches: Laughing matter
Neuroscientist and comedian Sophie Scott explains the complexity and social importance of laughter
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2016
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Reviews: Life’s Blueprint
Review of 'Life’s Blueprint: The Science and Art of Embryo Creation' by Benny Shilo
LAB MATTERS2016
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Leading the way for gender equality
Award acknowledges leadership in gender equality on the Wellcome Genome Campus
LAB MATTERS2016
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Playing with science
Scientist and showman: PhD student Vasily Sysoev shares his passion for outreach.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2016
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Dinosaurs, DNA and Dolly
Two PhD students sink their teeth into the science and speculations of Jurassic Park.
LAB MATTERS2015
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BioBeat15: Translating genomics into biobusiness
Connecting entrepreneurs and world leaders in genomics to address opportunities and challenges.
CONNECTIONS2015
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Humans of EMBL
Compelling short stories that shine light on the life and work of EMBL staff.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Branches: What makes humans tick?
What really sets humans apart? Forming societies, teaching and compassion, says Agustin Fuentes.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVESSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Using humans as a model organism
Ewan Birney on the risks, rewards and realities of studying humans as a model species.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Of humans and animals
Halldór Stefánsson on the long history of complex interactions between humans and animals.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Digitally human: texting life ahead
Giuseppe Testa reflects on the myriad intersections of our digital and biological lives.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Being human beings
Highlights from the 'What makes us human?' symposium at EMBL Heidelberg.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Reviews: Homo sapiens
Postdoc Thibaut Brunet reviews two popular science books that explore the rise of Homo sapiens.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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EMBL in pictures
A snapshot of the many activities and events that took place in the world of EMBL this Autumn.
LAB MATTERS2015
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High-throughput event
Energy, enthusiasm and endurance on tap as thousands attend 12-hour Hamburg Night of Science.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Shaking hands with starfish
Science met business and strangers became friends at the first Friends of EMBL Ladies Night.
LAB MATTERS2015
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A whole new ball game
Hamburg researchers have a ball creating game to explain transporter protein mechanism.
LAB MATTERS2015
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![Tara expeditions docks in London, September 2015, on its way to the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. [PHOTO: Robert Slowley]](https://www.embl.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1509-tara-london-ib-300x206.jpg)
EMBL onboard Tara, London 2015
Tara Oceans research vessel welcomes aboard scientists, policymakers and funders.
CONNECTIONS2015
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From packets to planets
Insights from the evangelical Vint Cerf, a “founding father of the Internet”, during a visit to EMBL.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Reviews: Summer reading
What’s on your Summer reading list? Here are some favourites of staff in the Lab.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Stick out your tongue!
Alumnus Luis Bejarano asked Spanish students to stick out their tongues to analyse their microbiome.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Branches: Sympathy for the devil
A contagious cancer threatens the Tasmanian devil – extract from Science in School journal.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Science of Spider-Man
Web of lies? Science Movie Night reveals science behind the most famous spider bite in film history.
LAB MATTERS2015
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The germ of a network biologist
“Interactions: that’s what I like the most in biology” – meet Lukáš Janošík, EUCYS 2014 prize winner.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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One from Many
Database administrator's photo essay reflects internationality and personality of the Genome Campus.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Pandemic! A public event
EMBL-EBI organises an evening of talks and discussion about the global spread of infectious disease.
CONNECTIONS2015
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Stephen Cusack elected to the Royal Society
Stephen Cusack, head of EMBL Grenoble, among 47 new Royal Society fellows.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Branches: Science takes centre stage
Ben Lillie takes us on a journey through the art and craft of personal narrative.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Curiosity created the ‘Bubome
Exploring the science and magic of Lil Bub – alumna launches project to sequence the ‘Lilbubome’.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Supporting women in science
Wellcome Genome Campus gives first Best Practice Award for Supporting Women in Science.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Shining light onto the fabric of life
First LearningLAB of 2015 makes science of protein structure crystal clear for 22 teachers.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Pathways & Branches: Out of the darkness
How the Rosetta Mission’s comet landing led to unexpected destinations for alumna Karin Ranero,
LAB MATTERS2015
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Miraculous microscopes: a brief history
A brief history of microscopes, from van Leeuwenhoek to Betzig, Hell and Moerner.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Reviews: Illuminating stories
Which tales have illuminated something important to you? Staff from the Lab provide their favourite.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Relaunching YourGenome.org
EMBL-EBI supports relaunch of yourgenome.org, to bring genetics advances to a wider audience.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Big biology, big success
EMBL-EBI supports Big Biology Day, inspiring 500 youngsters with jelly-baby DNA and golf-tee viruses.
CONNECTIONS2014
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For food – back to EMBL
Get a flavour of the 15th EMBL|EMBO Science and Society Conference from alumnus Freddy Frischknecht.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Foods are us!
Appetite to ZzZzZzZ… bite-sized highlights from this year’s Science and Society conference.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Zombies and crystals
Open Day in Grenoble celebrates crystallography for the Fête de la Science.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Music of the spheres
Music, bubbles and DNA: a collaborative project brings artist and scientist together
LAB MATTERS2014
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100 different stories
Drumming, drama, dancing and discovery in a diary of art and science event, Roche Continents.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Reviews: Inspiring stories
Bibliophiles from the Lab pick out the stories that have inspired them at work and elsewhere.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Branches: The perfect meal
Charles Spence invites you to taste the difference.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2014
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Pathways: Science meets arts
Alumnus Giovanni Frazzetto on what happens when art, literature, theatre, and science come together.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Source of inspiration
PhD student Charles breeze found inspiration at this year's Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Art inspired by data science
Artist Stephen Wright gifts artwork inspired by DNA storage research to EMBL-EBI.
LAB MATTERS2014
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From students to mentors
PhD students reap rewards and rave reviews as Summer School of Science organisers
CONNECTIONS2014
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PhDs, proteomes and pints
EMBL students successfully take science to the pub
CONNECTIONS2014
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EMBanniversary AUSTRIA
Celebrating 50 years of EMBO, 40 years of EMBL and the success of molecular biology in Austria
LAB MATTERS2014
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Ask EMBL… anything!
Have a pressing question? EMBL experts are standing by to answer! Submit yours today.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Science meets politics
Anniversary reflections on connections between scientific and political interests.
CONNECTIONS2014
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Forty things that make EMBL – Part 1
As the Lab turns 40, staff and alumni share 40 things that make EMBL, EMBL
LAB MATTERS2014
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Pathways: Science writing
Scientist-turned-writer Lucas Brouwers follows his instincts to find interesting stories
LAB MATTERS2014
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Reviews: Science on screen
Film enthusiasts from the Lab review their favourite science movies, one for each EMBL decade
LAB MATTERS2014
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Branches: The search for our neighbours
What might life alien life look like? Lewis Dartnell studies extreme bacteria to find out
LAB MATTERS2014
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