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Nobel Prize 2026 winners list: Check all laureates, categories and what they won

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their groundbreaking discoveries. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel contributed significantly to the field of optogenetics and light-gated ion channels. Their work allows researchers to control nerve-cell activity with precision using light technology. The…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste made by mixing highly unstable liquid nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr changing the world forever

In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste by mixing nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr. Alfred Nobel named the invention dynamite. It changed mining and construction by making blasting work easier to control. Nobel later developed other explosives and left most of his fortune…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

A life lesson people often learn too late by Alfred Nobel: 'Contentment is the only real wealth' - motivational quote by inventor of dynamite and founder of Nobel Prizes teaches why having more money may never make you happy and what makes you wealthy and successful

Life lesson by Alfred Nobel: Alfred Nobel's quote emphasizes contentment over material wealth. He believed true wealth comes from appreciating what one has. People often learn this lesson too late in their lives. Nobel, an inventor, established prestigious prizes after his death. His legacy highlights the value of inner satisfaction…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

The Nobel economics prize is set to be announced Monday

The final Nobel of this year's prize season is set to be announced Monday morning

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

CNN host sees ‘character’ flaw in Nobel Peace Prize claims over snubbing Trump on Gaza

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize went to María Corina Machado, who dedicated her award to Trump

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025

Donald Trump would have been an unsuitable choice for the 2025 Nobel peace prize – but he may be a more serious contender in 2026

And the winner is … not Donald Trump. That the US president didn’t get his much-coveted award is probably going to be the enduring memory of the 2025 Nobel peace prize.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2025

White House slams Nobel committee's decision not to award 2025 Peace Prize to Trump

Trump has long coveted the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize and aggressively lobbied for the award, citing his role in brokering a number of international ceasefire deals.

Euronews · Oct 10, 2025

A list of this year's Nobel Prize winners so far

The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has brought this week’s Nobel announcements to a conclusion

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, forced to live in hiding in what has become a "brutal" state, the Nobel jury said.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025