ZEISS Beyond Talks

From a microscopic idea to a global technology leader - How did one vision impact the world? From moon craters to glaciers: How have camera lenses shaped science, technology and popular culture? The podcast "ZEISS Beyond Talks - The Podcast!" opens the door to a world of wonder and creation. It briefly and concisely answers exciting questions by capturing important ZEISS milestones and by talking to leading scientists, renowned artists and experts from all over the world, you will bear witness to 175 years of scientific discovery.

In this episode we talk about the creation and importance of earth-shattering images. We discuss how a ZEISS lens became an important witness to the moon landing and how photographs can help us develop a deeper understanding of the beauty and fragility of our home planet.

Two guests, Dr. Vladan Blahnik, an expert in optical design, and Sebastian Copeland, a polar explorer, climate analyst and photographer, help us better understand the technical details and the evocative power of those world-changing images.

In this episode we will have a look at how it all started. The very beginning of ZEISS lies within one instrument, the production of a precise microscope based on a scientific foundation. How did one idea of building a predictable tool to enhance human eyesight, to see more than what is visible, become the driving force of an internationally leading enterprise?

To have a closer look at the historic moment as well as its impact on research microscopy until today, we spoke to Dr. Michael Albiez, Head of ZEISS Microscopy.  Featuring microbiologist, researcher and deep-sea explorer Prof. Antje Boetius.