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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Last chance to apply for the Nature-Merck Spinoff Prize and win 30k€ for your start-up ! www.nature.com/immersive/sp... Deadline October 7th #spinoffprize

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Only 1 week left to apply for the 2026 Bader Award for Chemistry Innovation for students! merckgroup.com/en/research/... #baderaward #unitedbyscience

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? Hear from a former attendee Dr. @bbrath.bsky.social, as he shares his most memorable moments from Curious2024. Curious 2027 will take place July 7-8, 2027, in Heidelberg, Germany. Submit your abstract now to be a part of it! lnkd.in/dm3CCKvJ

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Ada Yonath. Awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work on the structure and function of the ribosome, Prof. Yonath transformed our understanding of one of life’s most fundamental processes. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations.

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Apply now for the 2027 Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award for advanced computing excellence in research, foundation models, novel architectures, intelligent robotics, next-generation computing platforms for scientific discovery, a 30,000 EUR prize. www.merckgroup.com/en/research/...

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

What inspiring two days at the Future Insight e.V strategy retreat meeting ILLUMINATING TOMORROW Future Insight e.V. unites global minds to drive inspired, ethical, and transformative science and innovation for the benefit of humanity. WE UNITE Join at: futureinsightassociation.org

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Calling all graduate students in all fields of chemistry: to apply for the Alfred R. Bader Award, winners will take home €1,000 plus flight and accommodation to join at Curious2027 curiousfutureinsight.org Submit your application today at: www.merckgroup.com/en/research/...

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The topic of the 2027 Merck Future Insight prize is revealed: A fully autonomous AI-robotic system that is making discoveries worthy of a Nobel Prize. futureinsightprize.merckgroup.com Bring candidates to the attention of the jury by sending proposals to: futureinsightprize@merckgroup.com

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 Merck Future Insight Prize on Preventive Medicine - Smart Health Sensor Vasilis Ntziachristos futureinsightprize.merckgroup.com #Merckfutureinsightprize #futureinsightprize #preventivemedicine #smarthealhtsensor #innovation

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Only 1 week left to apply for the Merck Innovation Cup for autonomous in silico AI scientists - deadline June 30th. merckgroup.com/en/research/... Solve a challenge with an in silico AI co-scientist or agentic AI, win 10k€ and join the 2026 Merck Innovation Cup to present the results.

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Deadline June 15th approaching ! Submit your solution now for the Merck Phosphonolipid Challenge - www.merckgroup.com/en/research/... Phosphonolipids as novel lipid compounds for next-generation delivery & materials

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Sign-up now to join the Merck Innovation Cup for use of in-silico AI-scientists. www.merckgroup.com/en/research/... #AIscientist #Merckinnovationcup

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

What will shape the future of our world? 🌍✨ From Clean Energy and Synthetic Biology to Human Health, Smart Materials, Mobility & Space Flight, and Vibrant Digital technologies – Curious 2027 brings together bold ideas and breakthrough science across disciplines. www.curiousfutureinsight.org

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join to attend the handover event of the 2026 Merck Future Insight Prize on Preventive Medicine - Smart Health Sensor. futureinsightprize.merckgroup.com Sign-up here: future-insight-prize-2026-award-ceremony.airlst-pages.app/FIP2026 June 23, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST Merck Darmstadt, Germany

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Witness the mesmerizing sea angel (*Clione* sp.), a real-life creature gliding beneath the ice of the White Sea. Captured by Alexander Semenov, this beauty is no illusion.

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It is my special pleasure to invite you to attend the 2026 Emanuel Merck Lectureship awarded to Prof. Ben Cravatt on May 18th 16:00 at the Foyer of the Wilhelm-Köhler Saal of Technische Universität Darmstadt. www.merckgroup.com/en/research/...

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We are happy to introduce our new Gold Sponsor Kearney PerLab! Reach out now to info@future-insight.org to become a partner too for one of the world's most renowned events on science & innovation - United by science for a better tomorrow. www.curiousfutureinsight.org #curious2027

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫! First look behind the scenes! 👀 Exploring the venue for the𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 – 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 2027 — where science, innovation, and bold ideas will come together. Stay tuned! #Curious2027 #FutureInsight #Heidelberg #Innovation

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

What did you find in your Easter nest this year? Chocolate, or the next idea that could change the future? If this season has brought new scientific ideas to life, we’d love for you to share them with us at our #Curious2027 Conference in Heidelberg.

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Creativity is the spark that drives science forward. Innovation is what turns ideas into impact. At Future Insight e.V., we believe that science and creativity go hand in hand — united in the pursuit of solutions for humanity's greatest challenges. Let's keep dreaming big.

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

An outstanding event like no other yesterday by Future Insight e.V. together with Hochschule Darmstadt hda, a panel discussion "Entangled Truths - Science & Religion at the crossroad of worlds - where meaning meets matter" futureinsightassociation.org.

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Participate in the 2026 Merck Research Challenge - Phosphonolipids and uncover exciting new applications for this compound class www.merckgroup.com/en/research/... #merckresearchchallenges #innovation

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Last chance to sign-up for the panel discussion on science & religion by Future Insight e.V. Entangled Truths - Science & Religion at the crossroads of worlds - where meaning meets matter March 25th, 15:00 Cafe Glaskasten h_da Darmstadt Register: lnkd.in/eT-XXaKV

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Apply now for the Merck Research Grant on Advancing Molecule Synthesis and Discovery with research proposals for organic synthesis projects that you would like to advance using our SYNTHIA® Retrosynthesis Software. researchgrants.merckgroup.com #merckresearchgrants #innovation

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

What a wonderful project team meeting of the Curious2027 organization team F2F at the Conference Center in Heidelberg. If you want to join a project team set-up to inspire the world join Future Insight Association today at futureinsightassociation.org #curious2027 #unitedbyscience

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Sign-up now to expand your horizon and attend the Entangled Truths panel discussion - science & religion at the crossroads - where meaning meets matter: pretix.eu/curiousfutur... futureinsightassociation.org #scienceandreligion #unitedbyscience #innovation #makesciencenotwar

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Apply now for the 2026 Merck Research Grant on "Condensate-Based High-Sensitivity Cell-Free Screening Assays for the modulation of Protein-Protein-Interactions". researchgrants.merckgroup.com #merckresearchgrants #innovation

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We are excited to introduce our panelists! They will share their insights on the relationship between science and religion at our upcoming event on March 25th. Don’t miss it! Register now: futureinsightassociation.org/events/ #ScienceReligion2026 #FutureInsight

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Join Curious2027 – Future Insight™ as a strategic sponsor for a prestigious gathering of Nobel Laureates and CEOs! Make an impact by partnering at Gold tier, reserving a booth, or hosting a workshop. DM "CURIOUS 2027" for the Partnership Prospectus! #Curious2027 #DeepTech

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We are happy about the partnership with our new partner Roland Berger! Reach out now to info@future-insight.org to become a partner too for one of the world's most renowned events on science & innovation - United by science for a better tomorrow. www.curiousfutureinsight.org

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌍🚀 The countdown to Future Insight™ – Curious2027 Conference has officially begun! We are thrilled to announce that our preparation phase has officially kicked off! #Curious2027 #FutureInsight

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Entangled Truths: Where Science Meets Meaning Join us for a panel discussion on the interplay between science and spirituality with scientists, theologians, and philosophers. 📅 March 25, 2026 | 15:00–18:00 CET 📍 Café Glaskasten, Darmstadt, Germany Register now: pretix.eu/curiousfutur...

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Congratulations to Kevan Shokat University of California, San Francisco for winning the 2026 EMD Serono Science Award for his fantastic science of making the undruggable druggable. johannantonmerckaward.merckgroup.com #emdseronoscienceaward #johannantonmerckaward #innovation

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Sign-up for the Merck Compound Synthesis Challenge, demonstrate your ability to design a superior synthetic pathway for a new small molecule compoundchallenge.merckgroup.com Show us what you are capable of! Win the Merck Synthesis Challenge Award, see your name in the Hall of Fame!

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Be part of something bigger! Join Future Insight e.V. and connect with a dynamic community passionate about innovation in science. Membership is free! Become a member today and let’s shape the future together! futureinsightassociation.org #FutureInsight #Science #Innovation

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Only 3 days left to send in your application for the famous Merck Innovation Cup - take the chance to see your idea implemented, get a permanent position at Merck, win 20k€ and make friends for life! innovationcup.merckgroup.com

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Great to have the European Innovation Council Corporate Day here at @merckgroup yesterday and today. Wonderful presentations from highly innovative Start-up companies from Europe - the future will be bright! EIC - European Innovation Council @EU_Commission #innovation #EIC

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Only about two weeks left to give your life a new direction at the Merck Innovation Cup innovationcup.merckgroup.com Are you ready to turn your brilliant ideas into reality? Join the Merck Innovation Cup and showcase your creativity and problem-solving skills! #innovationcup

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In 2026 the Merck Future Insight Prize will be awarded to a researcher in the field of preventive medicine - smart health sensor. Bring potential candidates to the attention of the jury by end of the year at futureinsightprize@merckgroup.com futureinsightprize.merckgroup.com

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The ideal Christmas present for scientists, philosophers, believers and open-minded thinkers ready to expand their world view. Science & Religion united - The salvation machine, Wissenschaft und Religion - Zwei Wege eine Wahrheit? link.springer.com/book/10.1007... link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Get your cool "Make Science Not War" T-shirt now and support the roll-out of the world science declaration to new cities at: wemakeit.com/projects/mak...

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

The Future Insight Association has just launched its new website! Check it out to learn about its mission and project portfolio and become a member of the association today and contribute building a better tomorrow! futureinsightassociation.org #unitedbyscience #futureinsight

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Curious2027 - Future Insight Conference will take place from July 7-8th in Heidelberg & Online. We are happy about our partnership with AAAS/Science. Reach out now to info@future-insight.org to become a partner too curiousfutureinsight.org #curious2027

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Future Insight e.V. @futureinsightev.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Curious2027 - Future Insight Conference will run July 7-8th in Heidelberg & Online. We are happy about our partnership with Nature. Reach out now to info@future-insight.org to become a partner too curiousfutureinsight.org #curious2027 #unitedbyscience #curiousfutureinsight

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Springer @springer.springernature.com · 27/08/2025

This book explores the future of science! From AI-driven drug discovery to pandemic resiliency—it features the spirit of innovation from the #Curious2024 conference! A must-read for researchers, innovators, and future-focused professionals. bit.ly/3VnThBX @ulrichbetz.bsky.social #FutureInsight #AI

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

You’re invited – AI in Drug Discovery, Merck Group Darmstadt, Germany Panel Discussion and Drinks Reception Wednesday 17 September 4pm Tickets and event schedule: lnkd.in/ePkj_VFt

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Ulrich Betz @ulrichbetz.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Science for a better tomorrow - read fascinating chapters from keynote speakers of the recent Curious2024 - Future Insight Conference - book available now! link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #curiousfutureinsight #unitedbyscience #curious2024

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