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Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Derrick Bryson Taylor and Cade MetzComments Off on Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists

With work on machine learning that uses artificial neural networks, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “showed a completely new way for us to use computers,” the committee said.

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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Honors Ambros and Ruvkun for MicroRNA Discovery

October 7, 2024October 8, 2024THE NEW YORK TIMESComments Off on Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Honors Ambros and Ruvkun for MicroRNA Discovery

The prize was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, which helps determine how cells develop and function.

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What to Know About the 2024 Nobel Prizes

October 4, 2024October 7, 2024DERRICK BRYSON TAYLORComments Off on What to Know About the 2024 Nobel Prizes

The annual prizes are being announced this week, beginning Monday.

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Who Is Muhammad Yunus, the Next Leader of Bangladesh?

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Qasim NaumanComments Off on Who Is Muhammad Yunus, the Next Leader of Bangladesh?

Mr. Yunus, who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his pioneering work in microfinance, is widely respected in Bangladesh. The ousted prime minister largely saw him as a threat.

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Imprisoned Nobel Winner and Iranian Rights Activist Begins a Hunger Strike

November 6, 2023Farnaz Fassihi and Cassandra VinogradComments Off on Imprisoned Nobel Winner and Iranian Rights Activist Begins a Hunger Strike

Narges Mohammadi is protesting the prison’s denial of hospital treatment for her heart condition, her family said.

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Martti Ahtisaari, Conflict Negotiator Given Nobel Peace Prize, Dies at 86

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023ALAN COWELLComments Off on Martti Ahtisaari, Conflict Negotiator Given Nobel Peace Prize, Dies at 86

A former president of Finland, he played a prominent role in talks that led to independence for Namibia and an end to “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland.

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Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel in Economics for Studying Women in the Work Force

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Jeanna SmialekComments Off on Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel in Economics for Studying Women in the Work Force

Her research uncovered the reasons for gender gaps in labor force participation and earnings. She is the third woman to win the prize.

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The Big Nobel Prize Winners Were Short and Fast

October 8, 2023October 9, 2023DENNIS OVERBYEComments Off on The Big Nobel Prize Winners Were Short and Fast

The awards for physics and chemistry were a reminder that the most important processes in nature unfold on a scale divorced from everyday human affairs.

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Narges Mohammadi’s Family Reacts to Her Nobel Peace Prize: ‘My Heart Stopped’

October 6, 2023Juliette Guéron-GabrielleComments Off on Narges Mohammadi’s Family Reacts to Her Nobel Peace Prize: ‘My Heart Stopped’

The family of Narges Mohammadi, who is serving a 10-year jail sentence in Tehran, had not yet spoken with her about the Nobel Peace Prize, because they cannot call the prison where she is held.

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Chemistry Nobel Prize Revealed in Media Hours Early

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023Aaron Boxerman and Emma BubolaComments Off on Chemistry Nobel Prize Revealed in Media Hours Early

Some Swedish news outlets correctly reported the laureates’ names even before the choice was formally signed off, according to the academy that awards the prize.

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