Nobel Prize
Sheikh Hasina's Son Challenges Death Verdict: "Yunus Cannot Touch My Mother"
Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of exiled Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces the death sentence issued against his mother as "illegal and unconstitutional." He claims the verdict, handed down by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's administration, violates legal principles and will collapse once rule of law is restored in the country.
James Watson: Pioneer of DNA Double Helix Structure Dies at 97, Leaving Complex Scientific Legacy
Nov 08, 2025 04:24 am CST
James D. Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of DNA's double helix structure who revolutionized medicine and genetics, has died at 97. His 1953 breakthrough transformed science and medicine while enabling advances in forensics, gene therapy, and genealogy. Despite his scientific genius, Watson's later years were overshadowed by controversial racial statements that damaged his reputation and led to professional censure, creating a complex legacy that balances remarkable scientific achievement with troubling personal views.
Nobel Laureate Chen-Ning Yang: The Chinese Physicist Who Revolutionized Modern Physics Dies at 103
Oct 18, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Pioneering Chinese physicist Chen-Ning Yang, whose Nobel Prize-winning work on the Yang-Mills theory became fundamental to modern physics and the Standard Model, has died at 103. His collaborative equations described three of nature's four fundamental forces and inspired generations of Chinese scientists to pursue excellence in theoretical physics.
Trump Claims He Can Easily Solve Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict While Touting Peace Brokering Record
Oct 18, 2025 12:34 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has claimed he could easily resolve tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, adding it to his list of international conflicts he says he's solved. Despite asserting he brokered peace between India and Pakistan, India maintains any ceasefire agreement came through direct military talks. Trump expressed frustration at not receiving Nobel recognition for his claimed diplomatic achievements in multiple global conflicts.
Congress MP's Witty Nobel Prize Joke: Trump Snubbed While Machado Honored
Oct 12, 2025 06:38 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi shares a clever wordplay joke about Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize disappointment and Maria Corina Machado's win. The Venezuelan opposition leader dedicated her award to her country and acknowledged Trump's support for democracy, while the White House criticized the Nobel Committee's decision.
Norway Braces for Fallout as Trump Faces Nobel Peace Prize Rejection
Oct 10, 2025 05:59 pm CST
Norway prepares for potential diplomatic consequences after the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not award Donald Trump the Peace Prize, despite his nominations for various international peace efforts. Reports suggest the US president might respond with tariffs, NATO demands, or other retaliatory measures, highlighting tensions between political expectations and the Nobel Committee's traditional emphasis on sustained peace contributions.
Trump Claims Gaza Ceasefire as Eighth War Resolution Under His Administration
Oct 10, 2025 08:07 am CST
US President Donald Trump has announced the "first phase" of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, claiming it as the eighth major conflict resolved during his tenure. At a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump highlighted his administration's diplomatic achievements across multiple international conflicts while expressing optimism about eventually ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which he insists would never have happened under his leadership.
Hungarian Author Laszlo Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for His Visionary Works
Oct 09, 2025 08:41 pm CST
Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his compelling and visionary works that transcend traditional storytelling. Known for his challenging postmodern novels with dystopian themes, Krasznahorkai's literary journey spans from his acclaimed 1985 debut 'Satantango' to works influenced by Eastern philosophy. This article explores his literary contributions, distinctive style, and personal background as one of contemporary literature's most profound voices.
From Refugee to Nobel Laureate: How Omar Yaghi Revolutionized Chemistry with Metal-Organic Frameworks
Oct 09, 2025 02:53 am CST
Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi's journey from a Palestinian refugee family in Jordan to pioneering metal-organic frameworks showcases science as the "greatest equalising force." His groundbreaking research enables carbon dioxide capture and water extraction from desert air, transforming from humble beginnings to earning over 250,000 academic citations through controlling matter at the molecular level.
When Nobel Prize Winners Miss The Call: How Laureates Discovered Their Life-Changing News
Oct 09, 2025 02:17 am CST
The 2025 Nobel Prize announcements created unique moments as winners learned about their honors in various unexpected ways. From a scientist on vacation in Yellowstone without cell service to another who mistook the Swedish call for telemarketing, this article explores the human side of how prestigious scientific achievements are revealed to their creators, sometimes decades after their groundbreaking discoveries.