No 78

Dreams of Unification: The Role of Mathematics in Final Theory Programs

• Bernadette Lessel
• Max Planck Research Group (Final Theory Program)

In striving towards deeper scientific understanding, major fields of research in contemporary theoretical physics have developed into highly formal and mathematically intricate frameworks. Well...

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No 77

Practices of Validation in the Biomedical Sciences

• Lara Keuck
• Max Planck Research Group (Biomedical Sciences)

In 2021, the validity of Covid-19 tests became an issue of political and public concern. Can we rely on tests to re-open schools, shops, and museums while the pandemic is still in full swing? S...

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