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January 18, 2026, 10:44 PM - 4 min read
It states that the prizes shall be awarded to those who “have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind,” and it specifies who has the right to award each respective prize. A prize can therefore not, even symbolically, be passed on or further "distributed.”
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January 11, 2026, 09:29 AM - 3 min read
The Norwegian Nobel Institute, which supports the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, has said the Nobel Peace Prize can’t be revoked, transferred, or shared with others
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November 8, 2025, 08:21 AM - 3 min read
A Nobel Laureate, the biologist became one of the most popular 20th century scientists for his breakthrough discovery in 1953 of the double helix, which he conducted along with researcher partner, Francis Crick.
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October 13, 2025, 03:42 PM - 4 min read
The 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their pioneering research on innovation and economic growth, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on October 13.
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October 10, 2025, 02:46 PM - 2 min read
Maria Corina Machado, known as Venezuela's Iron Lady for her work in promoting democratic rights, has been in hiding following last year's election widely seen as having been rigged by Nicolas Maduro.
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October 9, 2025, 05:14 PM - 6 min read
More than 2,000 years ago, the depiction of living figures on Roman coins caused similar ructions. It came at a time when the Roman republic was in trouble. The republic would crumble altogether soon after, ushering in the long period of Rome being led by emperor-kings who saw themselves as almost akin to gods. Perhaps the American republic is at a similar stage.
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October 8, 2025, 04:21 PM - 3 min read
These tiny frameworks can capture, store, and control gases and molecules, holding immense promise for addressing global sustainability challenges.
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October 7, 2025, 04:16 PM - 3 min read
The Nobel physics prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and includes a prize sum totalling 11 million Swedish crowns.
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October 6, 2025, 04:03 PM - 2 min read
Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi announced winners
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October 2, 2025, 11:49 AM - 2 min read
The Nobel Peace Prize Committee said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s attempts at undermining scientific research could deter the US’ reputation as a top destination for research
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