Explore the evolution and relevance of Fortran in modern scientific computing through this insightful talk by Dr. Reinhold Bader from LRZ Garching. Delivered at the NHR@FAU HPC Cafe, the presentation delves into the 65-year history of Fortran and its continued importance in writing portable and hardware-efficient code for scientific simulations and algorithms. Gain a comprehensive overview of recent developments in Fortran standardization and evaluate whether Fortran remains a future-proof language or represents a contradiction in today's programming landscape. Focus on key aspects such as program design, parallelism, and interoperability to understand how Fortran adapts to contemporary computing challenges. Access accompanying slides for visual references and additional information to enhance your understanding of modern Fortran's capabilities and potential.