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#biotechnology
OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

Jennifer Doudna on the Brave New World Being Ushered In by Gene Editing

CRISPR technology offers transformative potential for medicine and agriculture but raises significant ethical and societal concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago
OMG science

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.
OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

Jennifer Doudna on the Brave New World Being Ushered In by Gene Editing

CRISPR technology offers transformative potential for medicine and agriculture but raises significant ethical and societal concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago
OMG science

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.
more#biotechnology
#literature
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

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.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

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
1 month ago

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
2 weeks ago

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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

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.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

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
1 month ago

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.
more#literature
#microrna
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

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.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun DW 12/10/2024

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun received the Nobel Prize for their discovery of microRNA's vital role in gene regulation.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

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.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun DW 12/10/2024

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun received the Nobel Prize for their discovery of microRNA's vital role in gene regulation.
more#microrna
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

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

Trump's persistent self-presentation as a winner reflects a deep delusion regarding his potential for loss and the extraordinary accolades he seeks.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

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

Trump's persistent self-presentation as a winner reflects a deep delusion regarding his potential for loss and the extraordinary accolades he seeks.
more#donald-trump
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'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
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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.
more#mario-vargas-llosa
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
#chemistry
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Ben Feringa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry: A single cell is more complex than an entire city'

Ben Feringa's work on molecular machines, as recognized by the Nobel Prize, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and materials science.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
3 months ago

James Fraser Stoddart obituary: chemist and nanotechnology pioneer who built molecular machines

James Fraser Stoddart revolutionized supramolecular chemistry through his work on mechanically linked molecules, contributing to artificial molecular machinery.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Ben Feringa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry: A single cell is more complex than an entire city'

Ben Feringa's work on molecular machines, as recognized by the Nobel Prize, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and materials science.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
3 months ago

James Fraser Stoddart obituary: chemist and nanotechnology pioneer who built molecular machines

James Fraser Stoddart revolutionized supramolecular chemistry through his work on mechanically linked molecules, contributing to artificial molecular machinery.
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#theoretical-chemistry
fromNature
3 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Martin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94

Martin Karplus revolutionized the understanding of chemical processes through theoretical modeling and computer simulations, significantly impacting biological chemistry.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
OMG science

Martin Karplus, who took biochemistry to cyberspace, dies at 94

Martin Karplus revolutionized theoretical chemistry by merging physics and computer modeling, which advanced our understanding of biochemical reactions.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago
Science

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

Martin Karplus significantly advanced theoretical chemistry through computational modeling and molecular dynamics, establishing it as a legitimate field.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Martin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94

Martin Karplus revolutionized the understanding of chemical processes through theoretical modeling and computer simulations, significantly impacting biological chemistry.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Martin Karplus, who took biochemistry to cyberspace, dies at 94

Martin Karplus revolutionized theoretical chemistry by merging physics and computer modeling, which advanced our understanding of biochemical reactions.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago
Science

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

Martin Karplus significantly advanced theoretical chemistry through computational modeling and molecular dynamics, establishing it as a legitimate field.
more#theoretical-chemistry
fromeuronews
3 months ago
France politics

Petition calls for Gisele Pelicot to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Gisèle Pelicot is celebrated for her courage in a pivotal rape trial, prompting a petition for her to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

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.
#jimmy-carter
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100

Jimmy Carter, a champion of peace and human rights, has passed away at the age of 100, remembered for his lifelong dedication to global betterment.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100

Carter's legacy as a humanitarian and peace advocate is more prominent globally than in the U.S., particularly through initiatives like combating Guinea worm disease.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Late US President Jimmy Carter honoured in Capitol ceremony

Jimmy Carter's body returned to Washington DC for state funeral rites, honoring his legacy and contributions as the 39th president.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100

Jimmy Carter, a champion of peace and human rights, has passed away at the age of 100, remembered for his lifelong dedication to global betterment.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100

Carter's legacy as a humanitarian and peace advocate is more prominent globally than in the U.S., particularly through initiatives like combating Guinea worm disease.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Late US President Jimmy Carter honoured in Capitol ceremony

Jimmy Carter's body returned to Washington DC for state funeral rites, honoring his legacy and contributions as the 39th president.
more#jimmy-carter
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Claudia Goldin, 2023 Nobel Prize winner in Economics: Feminism became a very bad word in the United States'

Claudia Goldin's Nobel Prize recognizes her pioneering research on the gender wage gap and women's underrepresentation in the labor market.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
6 months ago

'Listening to scientists bicker is instructive': physics Nobel-winner on solving problems between fields

John Hopfield emphasizes that the approach to problems, rather than their specific field, defines physics.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
6 months ago

'Listening to scientists bicker is instructive': physics Nobel-winner on solving problems between fields

John Hopfield emphasizes that the approach to problems, rather than their specific field, defines physics.
more#artificial-intelligence
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Nobel Prizes Overlook Black Scientists Because of This Quiet Bias

Marie Maynard Daly's groundbreaking work on cholesterol and cardiovascular health should have earned her a Nobel Prize, highlighting biases in scientific recognition.
Writing
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

The theory of infidelity: The women in Einstein's life DW 12/11/2024

Einstein's love letters reveal insights into his emotional world and scientific creativity during his formative years.
#endocrinology
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

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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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
OMG science

Leon Cooper Dies at 94; Nobelist Unlocked Secrets of Superconductivity

Leon N. Cooper was a significant figure in superconductivity and memory research, leaving a lasting impact on physics and academia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

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

Korean literature is experiencing a significant surge in international demand, highlighted by the success of recent works and prestigious awards.
#institutions
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A Nobel prize for an explanation of why nations fail

The strength of democratic institutions is crucial for the stability and prosperity of nations.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: Economics Nobel awarded for study of inequality

The Economics Nobel was awarded for research on the impact of colonialism on present-day wealth disparities among nations.
Artificial intelligence
fromMIT Sloan
6 months ago

Insights from MIT's newest Nobel laureates on AI, labor, and more | MIT Sloan

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences recognized research on institutions' impact on prosperity, emphasizing good governance's importance in economic growth.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A Nobel prize for an explanation of why nations fail

The strength of democratic institutions is crucial for the stability and prosperity of nations.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: Economics Nobel awarded for study of inequality

The Economics Nobel was awarded for research on the impact of colonialism on present-day wealth disparities among nations.
Artificial intelligence
fromMIT Sloan
6 months ago

Insights from MIT's newest Nobel laureates on AI, labor, and more | MIT Sloan

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences recognized research on institutions' impact on prosperity, emphasizing good governance's importance in economic growth.
more#institutions
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