Welcome to the 7th edition of Smartspaces!

👋 Hello avid learners!

This week, we took a moment to reflect on where we come from, who we are, and if yes how many, on the numbers so far, and what could be next… . This reflection led us to the creation of a new path to delve into science and tech events and lectures. It's about making it incrementally easier to trade (a part of) your daily Netflix binge for a daily dose of scientific exploration—imagine a world where this is the usual routine! More below 💗 

A notable highlight of this week is the "Berlin Science Week" orchestrated by The Falling Walls Foundation, marking a significant event in the German scientific sphere. It's a wide arrangement of lectures, workshops, and deep dives into cutting-edge topics ranging from Robotics, AI, Climate Science, Neuroscience, to Quantum Mechanics, all delivered by eminent scientists. Of course, we feature top virtual events in this newsletter. But one science week a year? Why stop there? 🔮 

Make every week your science week with 💡 smrtspace.xyz 💡 

We are thrilled to introduce a new website that strives to empower you to transform every week into your personalized science exploration week. Discover and delve into topics of your interest, elucidated by global thought leaders and substantiated by the scientific fraternity and methodology.

Quick and easy onboarding

Venturing into new topics can be daunting. Take, for instance, Mechanobiology and mechanotherapy - intimidating words at first 🎃 . We've crafted a new format dubbed "SmartSnippets" to demystify the scientific essence behind each event with a succinct max 30-second introduction. It's essentially your shortcut to broadening your knowledge spectrum at a remarkable pace - and for our VC subscribers of this newsletter: A fantastic way to appear competent on new topics faster than ever ;)

Discovery & Exploration

Finding what fits your schedule, interest, and need for engagement in a list of 40+ events each week feels like back in university. So we took the best of university (lectures, validated knowledge) from the best universities & institutions and forged it into a nice, searchable overview that enhances each event with additional context and background info on speakers and papers.

Launching smrtspace.xyz! 🥳 a portal, to

• Explore events hosted by premier institutions globally

• Engage in live, virtual lectures on scientific subject matter

• Swift onboarding onto new topics

• Secret ambition: Replace our Netflix routine

What's the impact on this newsletter?

Fear not, we will persist in curating and sharing top events, albeit with a keener focus on providing background information on select premier events.

Please say hi, and let us know your thoughts :)

Find all highlighted events for this week below. Including Stanford Lectures on Solar Astrophysics, a showcase of Open Source for Neuroscience by EPFL and a special on the Berlin Science Week.

🌟 Highlighted Events 🌟

Tuesday, 31.10.2023

🔭 ☀️ Unveiling the Sun: Exploring the Wonders of Solar Astrophysics | KIPAC, Stanford | Date 31.10.2023 / 04:00am CET : Unearth the mysteries of our closest star through the lens of cutting-edge solar astrophysics. 🌐 Virtual. 🎟️ Free.

Why is this 🔥 ? Delving into solar astrophysics helps decode the sun's dynamic behaviors and intrinsic properties, paving the way for advancements in space weather forecasting and solar energy harnessing. This exploration is crucial for a resilient and sustainable future, as understanding solar phenomena can lead to better preparedness against space weather events and optimization of solar energy resources. 🚀

Wednesday 01.11.2023

🔬💊 AI and DNA-encoded libraries Synergy: Transforming Drug Discovery | Xtalks | 01/11/2023, 3pm CET | Explore how AI and DNA-encoded libraries accelerate drug discovery with Noor Shaker of X-Chem. 🌐 Virtual. 🎟️ Free.

Why is this 🔥 ? This webinar sheds light on the synergy between AI and DNA-encoded libraries, revolutionizing early-stage drug discovery. The integration enables rapid prediction and high-quality lead generation, promising a faster transition from initial screening to pre-clinical candidates. 🚀

Thursday, 2.11.2023

🧠🔓 Open Science Showcase: Open Source for Neuroscience | EPFL | Date 02/11/2023, 10:00 - 11:00 CET | Explore groundbreaking open-source projects with Prof. Mackenzie Mathis, advancing the neuroscience frontier. 🌐 Virtual. 🎟️ Free.