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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Ardem Patapoutian, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine: 90% of people don't even know they have a sense of proprioception'

Ardem Patapoutian, Nobel Prize-winning biologist, celebrated life achievements with a tattoo of the Piezo proteins he discovered, symbolizing his journey and scientific impact.
#literature
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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 months 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 months 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
3 months 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 months 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
2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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
3 months 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 months 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
2 months 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.
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Photography
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

George E. Smith, Nobel laureate who envisioned digital imagery, dies at 95

George E. Smith played a crucial role in the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD), foundational for digital photography and imaging technology.
His work with Willard S. Boyle on imaging technology earned them a Nobel Prize 40 years later, illustrating lasting impact.
Photography
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

George E. Smith, Nobel laureate who envisioned digital imagery, dies at 95

George E. Smith played a crucial role in the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD), foundational for digital photography and imaging technology.
His work with Willard S. Boyle on imaging technology earned them a Nobel Prize 40 years later, illustrating lasting impact.
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Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Jennifer Doudna, a bad week for Maria Su

Jennifer Doudna receives recognition with a supercomputer named in her honor, highlighting her significant contributions to gene-editing.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

He Won the Nobel Prize for Physics. Then He Changed His Mind.

Adam Riess discovered the universe's accelerating expansion and now contemplates potential flaws in his theory of dark energy.
#artificial-intelligence
Women in technology
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

New Berkeley Lab supercomputer named after Nobel laureate will power AI and scientific research

A new supercomputer named Doudna will enhance AI and genomic research at Berkeley Lab, honoring Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna.
The Doudna supercomputer, built by Dell, aims to facilitate significant scientific discoveries and advancements in genomics.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
7 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

New Berkeley Lab supercomputer named after Nobel laureate will power AI and scientific research

A new supercomputer named Doudna will enhance AI and genomic research at Berkeley Lab, honoring Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna.
The Doudna supercomputer, built by Dell, aims to facilitate significant scientific discoveries and advancements in genomics.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
7 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.
more#artificial-intelligence
#covid-19
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

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

Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking mRNA research crucial for COVID-19 vaccine development.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

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

Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking mRNA research crucial for COVID-19 vaccine development.
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Video games
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month 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.
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 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.
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OMG science
fromWIRED
2 months 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 months 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 months 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.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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 months 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.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 months ago

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
3 months ago

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
3 months ago

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

OMG science
fromNature
4 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.
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OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
#endocrinology
Miscellaneous
fromNature
6 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
7 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
6 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
7 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.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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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