Human beings are curious by nature and curiosity has always been the main driving force in science. Indeed, science is merely a dynamic process made of questions and answers that lead to more questions. As Albert Einstein said "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking".

With a camcorder in hand and surrounded by young researchers and Nobel Laureates, I had the idea to build a story about motivation. I wanted to know what was the spark that made them become scientists that would dedicate their lives to unveil the secrets of nature. I wanted to know how they got into science.

Part I of my Video Diary at Lindau 2010

If science is a game, scientists should aim not only to play, but also to be recruiters and trainers. We should try to find new players, teach them the rules, and above all, create science addicts that one day will decide to pursue a career in science, and maybe will make it to win a Nobel Prize.

Part II of my Video Diary at Lindau 2010 

Diana Martínez Llinàs
Institut de Biologia Molecular de Barcelona (CSIC) and
Institut de Recerca Biomèdica (IRB)
Parc Científic de Barcelona