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world4 days ago

Trump touts Nobel Peace Prize bid after claiming Pak-India ceasefire

US President Donald Trump reiterated that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the May 2025 Pakistan–India conflict, saying he brokered a rapid ceasefire without nuclear weapons and has “settled eight wars,” while noting he saved tens of millions of lives and recalling a high-profile meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister; India disputed his assertions as tensions linger over the flare‑up in Kashmir and the ceasefire.

economics3 months ago

Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 Honors Innovation and Technological Growth

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work on explaining innovation-driven economic growth, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation and creative destruction for sustained growth. Mokyr's historical analysis and Aghion and Howitt's mathematical model highlight the factors necessary for continuous economic development.

science3 months ago

Australian Chemist Wins Nobel Prize for World-Changing Work

Australian chemist Richard Robson, along with Susumu Kitagawa and Omar Yaghi, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), porous materials that have significant applications in gas capture, environmental cleanup, and medical fields, highlighting the importance of fundamental scientific research and its long-term impact.

obituary3 months ago

Nobel Laureate John Gurdon, Pioneer in Cloning, Dies at 92

Nobel Laureate Sir John Gurdon, a pioneering developmental biologist known for his work on nuclear transfer and cellular reprogramming, has passed away at age 92. His research laid the groundwork for advances in stem cell biology, IVF, and genetics, earning him the 2012 Nobel Prize. He was a highly respected scientist, mentor, and leader at the University of Cambridge, leaving a lasting legacy in biomedical research.

science3 months ago

Nobel Laureate Unaware of Win While Off-Grid in US Mountains

Fred Ramsdell, a scientist on a digital detox in US mountains, was surprised to learn he had won the Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on T-cells, after his wife found out via phone after their trip. The award recognizes discoveries about T-cells' role in the immune system, and Ramsdell was unreachable during the announcement due to being off-grid.