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#nobel-prize

Coronavirus

Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears

US news

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Q&A: Nobel Prize-winning researcher and BU grad discusses vaccine development, vaccine hesitancy, and preparing for another pandemic

Drew Weissman and Katalin KarikÃ³ were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking mRNA research crucial for COVID-19 vaccine development.

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Coronavirus

Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears

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#economic-sciences

Chicago

Three economists share Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences highlights the impact of colonial institutions on global economic disparities.

Video games

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John Nash's Super Short PhD Thesis: 26 Pages & Two Citations

Nash's brief dissertation revolutionized game theory despite having few citations, leading to his eventual Nobel Prize in Economics.

Chicago

Three economists share Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences highlights the impact of colonial institutions on global economic disparities.

Video games

fromOpen Culture

John Nash's Super Short PhD Thesis: 26 Pages & Two Citations

Nash's brief dissertation revolutionized game theory despite having few citations, leading to his eventual Nobel Prize in Economics.

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3 weeks ago

Opinion | The White House Tech Bros Owe Their Fortunes to the Research They're Killing

University research is essential for America's entrepreneurial culture and technological advancements.

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author, dies at age 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning writer, died at age 89, renowned for his impactful literature addressing societal and political issues in Latin America.

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Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, acclaimed Peruvian author and Nobel laureate, died at 89, leaving a significant legacy in literature and heartfelt tributes from around the world.

fromtime.com

Nobel Prize-Winning Peruvian Writer Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel laureate and literary giant, passed away peacefully in Lima at age 89, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.

Typography

Ivo Andric, the Nobel Prize winner who wrote in a language that no longer exists

Ivo Andric, a complex figure in literature, embodies the struggles of understanding and cultural identity amid historical upheaval.

Madrid food

Mario Vargas Llosa, a giant of universal literature, dies

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning author, passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature and intellectual contributions.

Arts

fromThe Atlantic

One Word of Truth Shall Outweigh the Whole World

Solzhenitsyn's Nobel Lecture reminds us of the vital role of literature in combating oppression and safeguarding truth against falsehood.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author, dies at age 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning writer, died at age 89, renowned for his impactful literature addressing societal and political issues in Latin America.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, acclaimed Peruvian author and Nobel laureate, died at 89, leaving a significant legacy in literature and heartfelt tributes from around the world.

fromtime.com

Nobel Prize-Winning Peruvian Writer Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel laureate and literary giant, passed away peacefully in Lima at age 89, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.

Typography

Ivo Andric, the Nobel Prize winner who wrote in a language that no longer exists

Ivo Andric, a complex figure in literature, embodies the struggles of understanding and cultural identity amid historical upheaval.

Madrid food

Mario Vargas Llosa, a giant of universal literature, dies

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning author, passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature and intellectual contributions.

Arts

fromThe Atlantic

One Word of Truth Shall Outweigh the Whole World

Solzhenitsyn's Nobel Lecture reminds us of the vital role of literature in combating oppression and safeguarding truth against falsehood.

Long trail from 1992 discovery to 2024 Nobel Prize - Harvard Gazette

The discovery of microRNA by Ruvkun and Ambros led to revolutionary insights in gene regulation, earning them the Nobel Prize in 2024.

#donald-trump

US Elections

6 months ago

Nobel prize winners endorse Harris and warn Trump would endanger future of science

Over 80 Nobel laureates endorse Kamala Harris for president, emphasizing the election's critical importance for science and living standards in the U.S.

US Elections

The Nobel is just the start: 16 imagined victories for Donald Trump | Ariel Dorfman

US Elections

6 months ago

Nobel prize winners endorse Harris and warn Trump would endanger future of science

Over 80 Nobel laureates endorse Kamala Harris for president, emphasizing the election's critical importance for science and living standards in the U.S.

US Elections

The Nobel is just the start: 16 imagined victories for Donald Trump | Ariel Dorfman

'We Are Not Programmed to Die,' Says Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan

Ramakrishnan defines death as the loss of coherent function despite many living cells.

#mario-vargas-llosa

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Peru mourns death of literary giant Mario Vargas Llosa

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning author, has died at 89, leaving a significant literary legacy and prompting national mourning in Peru.

Mario Vargas Llosa, giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, a key figure in Latin American literature, died at 89, leaving a legacy of influential works exploring power and corruption.

Books

fromwww.dw.com

Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies DW 04/14/2025

Mario Vargas Llosa was a prominent Latin American literary figure, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2010 for his exploration of power and resistance.

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel-Winning Peruvian Novelist, Dies at 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, influential Peruvian author and Nobel laureate, passed away in Lima at age 89, leaving behind a legacy of literary and political commentary.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Peru mourns death of literary giant Mario Vargas Llosa

Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning author, has died at 89, leaving a significant literary legacy and prompting national mourning in Peru.

Mario Vargas Llosa, giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, a key figure in Latin American literature, died at 89, leaving a legacy of influential works exploring power and corruption.

Books

fromwww.dw.com

Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies DW 04/14/2025

Mario Vargas Llosa was a prominent Latin American literary figure, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2010 for his exploration of power and resistance.

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel-Winning Peruvian Novelist, Dies at 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, influential Peruvian author and Nobel laureate, passed away in Lima at age 89, leaving behind a legacy of literary and political commentary.

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UK news

Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review love and betrayal from the Nobel laureate

Abdulrazak Gurnah explores the lasting impacts of colonialism and refugee experiences through his storytelling.

US Elections

fromAxios

Trump's deep obsession: Winning the Nobel Peace Prize

The prospect of a Nobel Prize is increasingly framing administration officials' discussions about Trump amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Arts

fromArtforum

Interrogative Mood

Pearl S. Buck was a prolific writer honored by both the Chinese Communist Party and American left for her literature on China.

fromwww.thelocal.se

Five Swedish book tips to add to your reading list

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, originally published in 1906, tells the story of a boy who shrinks and explores Sweden on the back of a bird, teaching geography.

London music

#theoretical-chemistry

fromNature

Martin Karplus obituary: theoretical chemist who first simulated proteins using molecular dynamics

Martin Karplus revolutionized theoretical chemistry through simulations that bridge classical and quantum physics, earning a Nobel Prize for his contributions to understanding molecular interactions.

fromHarvard Gazette

Science

Martin Karplus, pioneering figure in theoretical chemistry, dies at 94 - Harvard Gazette

fromNature

Martin Karplus obituary: theoretical chemist who first simulated proteins using molecular dynamics

Martin Karplus revolutionized theoretical chemistry through simulations that bridge classical and quantum physics, earning a Nobel Prize for his contributions to understanding molecular interactions.

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Science

Martin Karplus, pioneering figure in theoretical chemistry, dies at 94 - Harvard Gazette

The first human domainome' reveals the cause of a multitude of diseases

DeepMind's prediction of human protein structures represents a significant leap in biology, promoting personalized medicine based on genetic information.

Miscellaneous

Embracing X and a turn by Timothee Chalamet: how Bob Dylan is capturing gen Z

Bob Dylan's acclaim has notably increased among younger listeners in the 21st century, showing his enduring relevance and ability to engage with contemporary culture.

#artificial-intelligence

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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Shares Nobel Prize for Work in Machine Learning

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics recognizes Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their foundational contributions to machine learning and AI technologies.

fromAxios

Axios interview: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis sees "watershed moment" for AI

AI advancements are now recognized for their contribution to scientific discovery, marking a pivotal moment in the field.

Hassabis expresses concern about the hype around AI, preferring a focus on its scientific potential.

He believes AI is underrated in the long-term despite recent popularity spikes.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

5 months ago

This Year's Nobel Prizes Are a Warning about AI

Cautious AI development is essential to prevent future societal harm similar to the aftermath of nuclear physics advancements.

fromOpen Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more

'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Shares Nobel Prize for Work in Machine Learning

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics recognizes Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their foundational contributions to machine learning and AI technologies.

fromAxios

Axios interview: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis sees "watershed moment" for AI

AI advancements are now recognized for their contribution to scientific discovery, marking a pivotal moment in the field.

Hassabis expresses concern about the hype around AI, preferring a focus on its scientific potential.

He believes AI is underrated in the long-term despite recent popularity spikes.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

5 months ago

This Year's Nobel Prizes Are a Warning about AI

Cautious AI development is essential to prevent future societal harm similar to the aftermath of nuclear physics advancements.

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Andrew V. Schally obituary: Nobel prizewinner who transformed cancer therapies with research into brain hormones

Andrew V. Schally transformed the field of endocrinology with his discovery of brain hormones governing the pituitary gland.

Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival

Andrew V. Schally, Nobel Prize-winning endocrinologist, died at 97, known for hormone discoveries and rivalry with Roger Guillemin.

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fromNature

5 months ago

Andrew V. Schally obituary: Nobel prizewinner who transformed cancer therapies with research into brain hormones

Andrew V. Schally transformed the field of endocrinology with his discovery of brain hormones governing the pituitary gland.

Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival

Andrew V. Schally, Nobel Prize-winning endocrinologist, died at 97, known for hormone discoveries and rivalry with Roger Guillemin.

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K-pop, K-movies, a Nobel prize and now K-poetry: book of wise words adds to Korea's cultural glory

Lee Seong-bok's 'Indeterminate Inflorescence' has gained unexpected popularity, triggering rapid reprints and anticipation for its upcoming English edition by Penguin.

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