Ever wondered how tiny molecules can perform incredible feats? Join Jeroen Schreel and Simon Krause, a group leader in nanochemistry at the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research, as they explore the captivating world of molecular machines. Discover the world of nanocar races, nanorobots in medicine, and the cutting-edge use of photosynthesis-like mechanisms to harness light energy for molecular machines. Unleash the power of innovation and join this insightful conversation that will leave you amazed!This is the paper we discussed during this episode:Danowski et al., 2020. Visible-Light-Driven Rotation of Molecular Motors in a Dual-Function Metal–Organic Framework Enabled by Energy Transfer, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 142: pp. 9048-9056https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c03063Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Want to unlock the future of energy storage? Join Jeroen Schreel and Andreas Schneemann, junior research group leader at the Technical University of Dresden, as they dive into the groundbreaking world of covalent-organic frameworks. Discover how these cutting-edge 2D materials hold the key to revolutionizing hydrogen and energy storage. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that will shape the future of renewable energy.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Have you ever wondered how life on Earth began? Join Jeroen Schreel and Andrew Knoll, Fisher Professor of Natural History and Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, as they embark on a captivating journey into the origin of life. Discover the true nature of chloroplasts and mitochondria, and gain new insights into the ever-changing atmosphere of our planet. Don't miss out on Andrew's fascinating book, "A Brief History of Earth", for incredible insights into the evolution of our world.Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Are you curious about the link between amyloid-like assemblies and cancer? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chloe Kirk, a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the University of Miami, as they explore the fascinating world of these structures. Discover what amyloid-like assemblies are, where they can be found and gain insights into their role in cancer and neurodegenerative diseasesFollow Chloe for more insights into the life of a biochemistry scientist:Chloe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.the.scientist/Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Have you ever wondered what proteins are? Join Jeroen Schreel and Daniel Fried, an upperschool science teacher at the Pingrey school and the founder of Biochemistry Literacy for Kids, as they dive into the fascinating world of protein structure and fluorescence. Discover the latest research and learn how children can become fluent in biochemistry.Follow Daniel for more information on biochemistry literacy for kids:Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.bennett.fried/Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielFried2BLFK site: https://biochemistryliteracyforkids.comDon't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Join Jeroen Schreel and Graham Lau, an astrobiologist at Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and the host of the 'Ask an Astrobiologist' show, as they uncover the secrets of the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial life and the changing distance between the moon and earth. Don't miss out on fascinating interstellar facts and life advice from Graham. Follow Graham for some fun interstellar facts and great life advice:Graham's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmobiologist/Graham's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cosmobiologistDon’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Beth Webb, a postdoctoral researcher in platelet biology at the University of Leeds, and Emilia Angelillo, a science technician at Sancton Wood School. Together they will discuss the function of platelets, how platelets are linked to cardiovascular disease, and how the interaction between platelets and chemicals is tested.Follow Beth for some great insights into the life of a platelet researcher!Beth's YouTube channel: @BethologyScience Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_bethology/Follow Emilia for some awesome videos of short experiments (with explanation) in the lab!Emilia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilia.science/Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Ruben Van de Vijver, a postdoctoral researcher in chemical engineering at Ghent University, and Robin Van de Casteele, a criminologist currently working in schooling for people in jail. Together they will discuss chemical reaction speed, what needs to be considered when using biodiesels in the petrochemical industry, and what radical chemistry really is.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Lawrence M. Krauss, professor emeritus in theoretical physics focussing on elementary-particle physics and cosmology. He is the author of popular science book such as ‘The Physics of Star Trek’, ‘A Universe From Nothing’ and ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’ and currently functions as director of ‘the Origins project’ and host of ‘The origins Podcast’. His co-host is Jonas Delva, an RnD scientist in vaccine research. Together they will discuss how the age of the universe was determined, why the solar system is not an atom and what quantum entanglement really is.If you want to watch the event Lawrence mentioned online, you can do so by subscribing to his substack: https://lawrencekrauss.substack.com/p/welcome-to-critical-massDon’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Greeshma Gowda, a PhD student in Fluid Mechanics at Vrije Universiteit Brussels, and Thomas Lebbe, a PhD candidate in macroeconomics with a passion for history. Together they will discuss vertical-axis wind turbine synchronization and whether these wind turbines could help mitigate the energy crisis.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page