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Scientists sound AI alarm after winning physics Nobel

British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton and American John Hopfield won the Nobel physics prize on Tuesday for their pioneering work on the foundations of artificial intelligence,...

‘Invisibility’ and quantum computing tipped for physics Nobel

An "invisibility cloak", an atomic force microscope or quantum computing are some of the scientific achievements that could win a Nobel prize in physics...

Nobel scientist uncovered tiny genetic switches with big potential

Harvard geneticist Gary Ruvkun vividly remembers the late-night phone call with his longtime friend and now 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine co-laureate Victor Ambros,...

Cancer, cardiovascular drugs tipped for Nobel as prize week opens

Cancer research or drugs treating cardiovascular illnesses could win a Nobel Prize on Monday when a week of laureate announcements kicks off, bringing a...

Will AI one day win a Nobel Prize?

“Scientists are investigating how this might revolutionize their field.” STOCKHOLM — Artificial intelligence is already disrupting industries from banking and finance to film and journalism,...

Tolstoy’s descendants in family saga over Russian peace prize

Stockholm, Sweden—A new peace prize backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin bearing Leo Tolstoy's name has divided the writer's descendants, bringing to mind the unhappy...

Bangladesh Nobel winner Yunus to lead interim gov’t

Dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will lead an interim government after mass protests forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to...

Nobel Prizes to illuminate bleak year for world peace

In a reflection of the frictions, the Russian ambassador’s invitation to the Nobel prize banquet in Stockholm in December was recently rescinded following angry...

Nobel cancels Russia, Belarus invite

Stockholm, Sweden —The Nobel Foundation said it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year’s Nobel award ceremony...

PH’s Madrid, 3 others receive Magsaysay prize

Filipina pediatrician Bernadette Madrid led three other leaders from different parts of Asia who head transformative initiatives toward humanitarian and environmental advocacies in this...

Thanks to cop, statue reunited with its feet

Wellington—A stolen statue of Lord Ernest Rutherford, a pioneer of nuclear physics, will be reunited with its feet after a quick-thinking police officer dived...

Nobel awardee mum on Rappler poll fraud

"Clearly, it was not an honest mistake."   Rappler CEO Maria Ressa must be worried sick that the Norwegian Nobel Committee might have learned about Rappler’s...

Garcia Marquez’s clothes, other items on sale in Mexico

Lovers of literature and fashion, take note: 400 articles of clothing and accessories from Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ wardrobe will go on sale in Mexico...

Why the United States dominates the Nobels

"Since the first Nobels were awarded in 1901, the US has racked up 400 medals."   By Issam Ahmed No fewer than eight of this year’s 13...
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