# @worldscifest on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BjVSGd-A-zq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/2460754-worldscifest-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d9ec73db79.jpg
- **Posted:** 2018-05-28T19:19:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** WorldScienceFestival (@WorldSciFest) — https://gondola.cc/WorldSciFest

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Ever been 'less than inspired' in class? Some people learn by listening, and some learn by doing. Luckily, nanoscientist Gerd Binnig discovered the thrill of conducting his own experiments and helped bring about a new era for humankind. In 1981 he invented the scanning tunneling microscope which allowed us to see atoms for the first time. One day, after years of research, Gerd was reclining on a sofa when a new inspiration struck: "as I was not capable of solving the problem consciously, my subconcious mind did." Binnig called his new design the atomic force microscope which revealed even more atomic detail and allowed us to see objects smaller than one nanometer - less than 1/50,000 the diameter of a human hair! Inspire your friends and colleagues and tag them below to share Gerd Binnig's story today. 🔬 View the full video: http://bit.ly/KavliCountdownep15

This video is part of our Brilliant Breakthroughs series: our new 20-episode mini-series exploring the "Eureka!" moments and proud accomplishments of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Join us as we "Countdown to Kavli" by featuring the achievements of the Kavli Award winners from the last decade (2008-2018) until The Kavli Prize for 2018 is announced via livestream on May 31st. Learn more about the announcement livestream here: http://bit.ly/kavliprizelive

Which scientists do you think should win on May 31st?

Don't miss our "Planting Seeds, Seeding the Plants: Can #CRISPR Save the World" program on May May 31, sponsored by the Kavli Foundation 🌱 Tickets: http://bit.ly/crisprseeds
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#KavliFoundation #crispr #dna #science #nanoscience #nyc #worldsciencefestival #wsf18 # #awards #nycevents #stem #technology #green #seeds #plants #nanoscience #atomic #microscope #research #accomplishments

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wsf18, plants, crispr, research, stem, atomic, nanoscience, green, awards, seeds, nyc, science, microscope, nycevents, kavlifoundation, accomplishments, technology, worldsciencefestival, dna

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