Science is Fun Fridays!

Nobel Prize 2026

 


Physics

Francis Halzen

"For decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin."

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Chemistry

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Saoi

"For the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in assymetric organic synthesis."

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Physiology or Medicine

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel

"For their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics."

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Peace

Navanethem Pillay

"For her efforts to promote peace and international law."

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We miss Economics doing this on Friday, but I won't be in Monday and Tuesday - maybe I'll pop in and post here once it's announced though.


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