Energy, the long and short of it

Once again, as we near the shortest day of the year, I'm heading quite a bit closer to the Arctic Circle. I've been invited to take part in the Nobel Week Dialog, an event organized by the Nobel Foundation to give the public a chance to join discussions regarding the role of science in understanding some of the biggest challenges facing our global society. Last year, the focus was on genetics and genomics, topics that are changing how we understand who we are and how we remain healthy.

This Monday, the Dialog will be focused on a topic that may dictate how thoroughly we get to enjoy the advances in genetics: energy. We're currently in the midst of a major transition where many countries are working toward a transition to sustainable energy sources, while others are trying to provide power for more of their citizens without becoming overly reliant on fossil fuels.

(If any readers live in or near Gothenburg, it's probably worth trying to attend. If that's not possible, many of the panels will be streamed live.)