Stardust SPACE
Where Science Meets Curiosity and storytelling
Stardust Space gatherings is a place where curiosity meets science through storytelling. Its initiator, Marta Kaprāle, has always been drawn to understanding certain things about this world and about ourselves. That curiosity is rooted in her own life experiences, her family and country’s history (born in Latvia), and the things she has observed in the world.
So off she went to look for people who live in that same space of wonder — scientists, thinkers, and explorers who are dedicated enough to meet, to question, and to try to understand the unknown.
We invite you into a place where storytelling helps us make sense of the world and where science is seen in the context of real lived experiences. Through conversations, we explore the reasoning behind discoveries, the questions ahead, and the stories of the people who have dedicated their lives to contributing to the society we all live in. Behind every discovery is a human being who wonders, persists, and reaches beyond the edges of what is known.
This is an invitation to rethink what we know, to see how that knowledge can become part of our own lives, and to meet each other as our full, curious selves.
LAUNCHING THE INITIATIVE
We launched the initiative at Park Forskaren in Stockholm, creating
a space for curious minds to come together, explore ideas, and engage with science in a meaningful way. Our first guest was
Nicolas Pillon, Docent and team leader of the Team Inflammation and Metabolism at Karolinska Institutet. He shared fascinating insights into the connections between the immune system and skeletal muscle—
a process central to understanding and preventing metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. While much has been discovered, there is still so much we don’t yet understand.
Scientific progress takes root when it becomes part of society, and open dialogue is essential to explore the questions and challenges that arise along the way. The conversation was insightful and grounded in the scientist’s evolving pursuit, driven by curiosity and a genuine desire to contribute to society's health.
Nicolas also offered a rare glimpse into the life of a scientist—
the family story behind his mission, the questions that keep him up
at night, the reasoning behind his research, and the moments that make the pursuit worthwhile.
Publication: thepark.se/stardust-stories-initiative-has-launched/
