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Nobel Guests - In search of the spirit of Lindau

July 9, 2012

Every year, thousands of young people dream of being selected to take part in the prestigious meeting of Nobel Prize winners in Lindau, on the German side of Lake Constance. We witness the excitement of the lucky few when they get up close to 25 former Laureates.

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But what’s the appeal for the star scientists and academics? Tomorrow Today follows the spirit of Lindau and accompanies a Nobel laureate during the event. One focus this year is on energy - from the energy in the nucleus of an atom to the mysterious "dark energy” of the universe.