The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been given to James A. Robinson, Simon Johnson, and Daron Acemoglu “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.” “The laureates’ model for explaining the circumstances under which political institutions are formed and changed has three components. The first is a conflict over how resources are … Read more
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday that David Baker will receive half of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, while Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper will share the other half for their groundbreaking contributions to protein structure prediction. Proteins, which are essential macromolecules in biological systems, are composed of chains of … Read more
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine, as revealed by the Nobel Assembly on Monday at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. The duo jointly received the prestigious award for their discovery of microRNA and its role in regulating gene expression after transcription. The Nobel Assembly said that their discovery … Read more
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has embarked on a hunger strike within an Iranian prison, as confirmed by the Free Narges Mohammadi campaign. The campaign highlights that her hunger strike is a response to the conditions of her imprisonment and Iran’s requirement for women to wear headscarves. According to the campaign, Mohammadi, from … Read more
Iran’s government swiftly denounced the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, describing it as “biased and politically motivated” soon after the announcement. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani issued a statement stating, “We note that the Nobel Peace Committee awarded the Peace Prize to a person who was … Read more
The Nobel Prize winners of 2023 have been announced, celebrating outstanding contributions across various fields. These laureates have made remarkable strides in their respective domains, furthering our understanding of the world and addressing critical challenges. Nobel Prize 2023 in Physiology or Medicine:The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2023 was conferred upon Katalin Karikó … Read more
Katalin Karikó, one of the esteemed Nobel Prize laureates of 2023, shared her thoughts on her remarkable achievement. In response to winning the prestigious prize, she expressed her profound happiness. However, amidst her joy, she recounted a significant moment in her life, stating, “Ten years ago, I was compelled to retire, but my husband stood … Read more
The Nobel Foundation has announced an increase in the prize money for the 2023 Nobel Prize winners. The total financial reward has been raised by an additional 1 million crowns, bringing the grand total to 11 million Swedish crowns, approximately $986,000. This adjustment in prize money comes as a response to the Nobel Foundation’s improved … Read more