Alfred Nobel Symposium 2005: Energy in Cosmos, Molecules and Life

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In summary, the Alfred Nobel Symposium – Energy in Cosmos, Molecules and Life, held in 2005, was the first symposium to bring together scientists from all three categories of the Nobel Prize: Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. The symposium focused on energy in a cosmological perspective, as a driving force for life and evolution, and its role in society and future energy sources. The aim was to promote exchange and interaction between different disciplines and researchers. The symposium was successful in achieving this goal, as participants were able to discuss energy issues from various perspectives and find common ground. Sessions covered topics such as the origin of the non-equilibrium universe, chemical reactions and catalysis, biological energy, evolution of humans, and future sources of
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Energy in Cosmos, Molecules and Life

The Alfred Nobel Symposium – Energy in Cosmos, Molecules and Life, held in June 2005, was the first Nobel Symposium that brought together scientists representing all three scientific categories of the Nobel Prize: Physics, Chemistry and Medicine. The overall themes of the symposium were: energy in a cosmological perspective; the energy flow as a driving force for life and evolution; the taming of energy sources in the service of society; and future energy sources.

The aim of the symposium was to create conditions for exchange and interaction, partly between the different disciplines and partly between promising younger researchers and the world's leading scientists.

According to the participants, these intentions were indeed fulfilled during the five days of the symposium. After the concluding open session in Aula Magna, Stockholm University, Professors Kandel, Zare and Luther summarized the symposium as a brave experiment by the Nobel Foundation, where outstanding spokesmen from the most different scientific disciplines had been invited. This gave the participants the rare opportunity of meeting over the boundaries of the different scientific disciplines, and the possibility of finding a common language to discuss energy issues from various perspectives.

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http://energy.nobelprize.org/lectures.html

Session I: Origin of non-equilibrium universe, dark matter and dark energy

Session II: Chemical reactions, energy transfer and catalysis (part 1)

Session III: Biological energy and molecular motors

Session IV: Energy and evolution of man

Session V: Chemical reactions, energy transfer and catalysis (part 2)

Session VI: Central nervous system, brain and information

Session VII: Future sources of energy

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1. What is the Alfred Nobel Symposium 2005?

The Alfred Nobel Symposium 2005 was a scientific conference held in Stockholm, Sweden from June 19-23, 2005. It focused on the topic of energy in the cosmos, molecules, and life, bringing together leading scientists from various fields to discuss and share their research and findings.

2. What were the main topics discussed at the symposium?

The symposium covered a wide range of topics related to energy, including cosmology, astrochemistry, bioenergetics, and molecular dynamics. Some of the specific topics discussed were the origins of energy in the universe, the role of energy in chemical reactions and biological processes, and the potential for renewable energy sources.

3. Who were some of the notable speakers at the symposium?

The symposium featured presentations and talks from various renowned scientists, including Nobel laureates such as John B. Fenn, Aaron Ciechanover, and Roger D. Kornberg. Other notable speakers included astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, chemist Ahmed Zewail, and biologist Sydney Brenner.

4. What were some of the key takeaways from the symposium?

Some of the key takeaways from the symposium were the interconnectedness of energy in the cosmos, molecules, and life, the importance of understanding and harnessing energy for sustainable development, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in scientific research.

5. How did the symposium contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge?

The symposium provided a platform for scientists from different fields to exchange ideas and share their latest research on energy. This collaboration and knowledge-sharing helped to advance our understanding of energy in the universe and its impact on various aspects of life. The symposium also resulted in the publication of a book, "Energy in Cosmos, Molecules, and Life", which further disseminated the knowledge gained from the symposium to a wider audience.

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