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Nobody took John F. Clauser's quantum experiments seriously. 50 years later, he's collecting a Nobel Prize.
By Jonas Enander published
John F. Clauser reflects on receiving the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics for the groundbreaking work he did 50 years ago.
Nobel Prize in chemistry given to duo whose method solves 'mirror-image problem' in chemistry
By Ben Turner published
Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building
Nobel prize in physics goes to trio whose research alerted the world to climate change
By Ben Turner published
Their work gave us crucial insights into how complex systems behave.
Nobel prize in medicine won by US scientists who unlocked the secrets of our sense of touch
By Ben Turner published
The research gave us a mechanistic insight into two of our most fundamental sensory experiences.
Scientists behind tech in mRNA vaccines snag 2nd prestigious prize — is a Nobel next?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The scientists recently won one of this year's $3 million Breakthrough Prizes, as well.
10 huge black hole findings from 2020
By Adam Mann published
Here, we take a look at some of the most spectacular black hole findings of 2020.
Racist physicist sneers at Einstein and Jews in a 1927 anti-Semitic letter up for auction
By Mindy Weisberger published
An anti-Semitic letter penned in 1927 by a German physicist shows racist views toward Albert Einstein and Jews in academia.
Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to discoverers of hepatitis C
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Now, there are diagnostic blood tests and antiviral treatments for the virus.
How the Nobel Prize-Winning Exoplanet Was Found
By Paul Sutter published
The 1995 discovery showed that the sun isn't the only star to host a family of planets — something we had long figured but never demonstrated — and also that the universe is really, really weird.
Trio Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine for Figuring Out 'One of Life's Most Essential Adaptive Processes'
By Jeanna Bryner published
This year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded jointly to three scientists who figured out how cells sense and adapt to changes in levels of oxygen.
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