All articles tagged with #nobel prize
Hamilton Smith, a Nobel laureate and molecular biologist, co-discovered type II restriction enzymes that revolutionized DNA analysis, and later contributed to sequencing the first complete genome of a bacterium and the human genome, significantly advancing molecular biology and genomics.
James D Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA double helix structure and Nobel laureate, has died at age 97. His groundbreaking work revolutionized biology and medicine, but his later years were marred by controversial remarks on race. Watson's discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics, DNA analysis, and ethical debates in science.
Fred Ramsdell, a Whitefish immunologist, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on regulatory T cells and immune tolerance, which has significant implications for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer. His journey from community college to Nobel laureate highlights his passion for impactful science and serendipitous career path, with recent advancements enabling clinical applications of his research.
Chen-ning Yang, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist renowned for his work on the Yang–Mills theory which is fundamental to the Standard Model of particle physics, has died at age 103 in Beijing.
Joel Mokyr was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on how science, technology, and the willingness of society to adopt and implement innovations—especially in Britain—sparked the Industrial Revolution and sustained economic growth through creative destruction, emphasizing the importance of technological progress and adaptable institutions for future growth.
Three researchers, Joel Mokyr, Peter Howitt, and Philippe Aghion, received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on how technological innovation drives economic growth and the importance of managing change through safety nets and policies promoting openness and environmental sustainability.
Colm Tóibín recounts how he helped publish Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai in the UK through Tuskar Rock Press, highlighting Krasznahorkai's unique, intense writing style and his thoughtful, shy personality, as well as the challenges and significance of bringing his work to a wider audience.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado dedicates her Nobel Prize to Trump, praising his support against Maduro's regime amidst ongoing political and humanitarian crises in Venezuela, with the Trump administration actively opposing Maduro through sanctions and military actions.
President Trump claims to have ended eight wars through various peace agreements and negotiations, including conflicts in Gaza, Armenia-Azerbaijan, Congo-Rwanda, Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, Cambodia-Thailand, and diplomatic standoffs like Ethiopia-Egypt and Serbia-Kosovo, though some of these conflicts were not active wars at the time or are disputed in terms of impact.
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize in literature for his surreal, anarchic novels that blend bleakness with humor, making him the first Hungarian laureate since 2002 and recognized for his epic, absurdist style. He is celebrated as a master of the apocalypse, with works that probe human hopelessness and manipulate language, earning international acclaim and awards.
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his epic, hypnotic sentences and apocalyptic themes, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for his visionary work that affirms the power of art amid terror, with his novels often exploring ominous visions and complex narratives across various global settings.
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his visionary and compelling works like Satantango, has won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his epic storytelling that explores themes of apocalyptic terror and the power of art, making him the second Hungarian to receive this honor.
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist known for his dark, complex works that explore apocalyptic themes and human despair, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized for his visionary and compelling oeuvre that affirms the power of art amid global terror.
Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist known for his postmodern and dystopian works, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that highlights the power of art amidst apocalyptic themes. The award recognizes his significant contributions to literature, including adaptations of his novels into acclaimed films, and his influence within the Central European literary tradition. The Nobel ceremony will take place in December, with the prize including a monetary award and a lecture.
Omar Yaghi, a UC Berkeley chemist, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in reticular chemistry, creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with vast applications including water harvesting, carbon capture, and clean energy storage, significantly advancing sustainable technology and climate change mitigation.