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A little bird told her: scientist wins $100,000 prize for decoding birdsong

Julie Elie worked out how zebra finches announce who they are, what they are doing and use individual signatures

The Guardian - UK

William ‘more optimistic than ever’ as he hails impact of Earthshot winners

The Prince of Wales is halfway through his 10-year Earthshot Prize project.

Evening Standard

Indian-origin mathematician gifts summer fellowship to alma mater Caltech honoring parents: 'We'll figure it out. Jump!'

Sukhada Fadnavis, an Indian-origin mathematician, has decided to start a fellowship at her alma mater Caltech (California Institute of Technology), in the name of her parents -- Shubhangi and Sharad Fadnavis Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. The fellowship will support undergraduate students conducting research through the Institute's signature program.

The Times of India

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Two Scottish universities named among 100 best in the world

TWO Scottish universities have been named among the best in the world in a latest global ranking list ...

The National (Scotland)

Michelle Obama Takes Surprise Swipe at Trump During Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

Michelle Obama subtly criticised Donald Trump during the Obama Presidential Center opening, referencing Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize and reigniting their long-standing feud.

International Business Times UK

GRC forum touts Thai research globally

The Thailand RISE Fund under Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) co-hosted the 14th Global Research Council annual forum in Bangkok during May 18-22.

Bangkok Post

King appoints composer and engineer as Order of the Thistle members

Professor Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan have been honoured.

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‘She gave the young a chance’: pioneering activist’s battle for Black equality in Manchester

Locita Brandy, 91, has received a medal of honour to recognise her lifetime of campaigning in the city

The Guardian - UK

Alfred Nobel wrote a will that stunned his family - and turned a huge fortune into the world's most famous prizes

Alfred Nobel redefined industrial wealth by establishing a prestigious reward system instead of leaving his fortune to his family. His meticulously crafted will, dedicating the majority of his estate to the Nobel Prizes, created an enduring international benchmark for human achievement. This legal precision ensured the prizes' success and transformed…

The Times of India

How Prince William turned 'Earthshot' into a hopeful search for ideas that can repair the planet

Prince William's Earthshot Prize shifts the climate narrative from urgency and bad news to solutions. Inspired by the Moonshot program, it identifies and rewards innovations aimed at restoring nature, cleaning air, reviving oceans, reducing waste, and tackling climate change. This focus on achievable goals and positive change offers a hopeful…

The Times of India

Russia on the back foot with dynamics of war shifting in Ukraine’s favour, EU says – as it happened

EU chief diplomat says: ‘Russia is on the back foot, militarily, economically, but also diplomatically’

The Guardian - UK

Princess Kate Is Reportedly “In Early Stages” of Planning a Comeback Trip That’s Been 4 Years in the Making

Fingers crossed.

Marie Claire

A 93-year-old widow gave $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, and future doctors may never see tuition bills again

A remarkable $1 billion donation has made Albert Einstein College of Medicine tuition-free for all students, a historic first for U.S. medical schools. This generous gift, from long-time supporter Ruth Gottesman, aims to alleviate student debt and invest in the Bronx community. The move is expected to attract diverse talent…

The Times of India

Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures

Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own priorities

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The Guardian view on Iran’s repression: political prisoners such as Narges Mohammadi need freedom not bombs

Editorial: The critically ill Nobel peace laureate should be released. Iranians’ human rights are under attack from both the regime and the US-Israel war

The Guardian - UK

More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi

As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom

The Independent UK

French professor facing probe for creating fake Nobel-style prize - only to award it to himself

The fictional distinction was reportedly also awarded to renowned linguist Noam Chomsky in an elaborate - but false - ceremony

The Independent UK

Family fears for jailed Iranian Nobel Peace laureate's life if she's not moved to a Tehran hospital

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is in critical condition in an Iranian hospital

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Donald Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize in 2026? Committee says 287 candidates shortlisted

Over 287 candidates, including Donald Trump, are vying for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee Secretary noted significant renewal among nominees, emphasizing the prize's enduring relevance amidst global conflicts. While nominations are confidential, leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly put Trump forward, though this doesn't…

Evening Standard

Malala seeks ‘support’ for Afghan women and girls after meeting Swinney

The leading human rights campaigner said countries have been ‘looking away’ from what is happening in Afghanistan in recent years.

Space

The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more

The 2026 Breakthrough Prize honored advances in dark matter, quantum physics, gene editing and nonlinear mathematics.

The Times of India

All-women cohort wins prestigious Goldman Prize for the first time: Meet the six leaders behind global change

This year, the Goldman Environmental Prize makes history by recognizing its first all-female assembly of six remarkable activists. Hailing from diverse corners of the world, these champions are celebrated for their pivotal roles in driving climate justice, championing biodiversity, and standing up for Indigenous rights.

The Guardian - UK

From a Surrey oil well to the supreme court: how an activist changed UK climate law

Sarah Finch’s fight against drilling led to a landmark ruling on fossil fuel emissions – and a leading environmental prize

The Guardian - UK

Woman who won legal case over greenhouse emissions awarded top environmental prize

Sarah Finch is among six recipients of the Goldman Environmental prize, awarded to honour grassroots activists around the world

The Guardian - UK

‘Oscar of science’ awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision

Married couple Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire developed Luxturna, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time

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