The illustrated volume presents the Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina - National Academy of Sciences.

Contents:

• A modern Academy with a great tradition
• Independent advisor for politics and society
• The international scope of the Leopoldina
• The Leopoldina in the public
• Research on the history of science at the Leopoldina
• The Leopoldina headquarters in Halle (Saale)
• Membership and participation
• Leopoldina honours
• Developing young scientific talent
• “Never idle” – the history of the Leopoldina
• The Leopoldina Academy Circle of Friends