Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize is an example of how international law trumps the law of the jungle KEY TAKEAWAYS The Conversation · Oct 13
Congratulations to the Hoover Institution's Robert E. Hall, on His Economics Nobel Prize From Hoover's post today (and see also our colleague John Cochrane's post about Hall's work): Robert E. Hall, the Robert… The post Congratulations to the Hoover Institution's Robert E. Hall, on His Economics Nobel Prize appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 12
A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners This year’s Nobel Prize awards concluded Monday after two economists won the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on models that help manage economic shocks The Independent UK · Oct 12
It Worked Well – Until It Didn't': Nobel Economists Expose the Limits of Old Economic Thinking Nobel economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford are honoured for research that reshaped how central banks stabilise inflation, jobs and growth worldwide. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Meet Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford: The Nobel Prize-winning economists The US economists awarded the prize for their research into how central banks and governments can better handle economic shocks The Independent UK · Oct 12
Americans Hall and Woodford win Nobel Prize in economics for stabilisation models The economics prize is the only Nobel not among the original five created in the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, who died in 1896. Euronews · Oct 12
Economics Nobel 2026 winners: Who are Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford, and why their research is significant | An explainer Economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Economics Nobel, known formally as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the prize committee announced on October 12. The Economic Times · Oct 12
Nobel Prize in Economics 2026 awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford 'for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation' Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for their research. Their work focuses on improving macroeconomic models that aid policymakers in stabilizing the economy. The research demonstrates how fiscal and monetary measures can effectively reduce economic fluctuations and downturns. Esther Duflo… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Nobel prize for economics awarded to two Americans, Hall and Woodford, for work on New Keynesian models – as it happened The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for developing the “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation” The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Nobel memorial prize in economics to be awarded in Stockholm The Nobel memorial prize in economics is the last to be announced this year The Independent UK · Oct 12
Trump Blames Norway for Nobel Peace Prize Snub as He Calls Decision an 'Indelible Stain' Trump criticised Norway after South African lawyer and former UNCHR Commissioner Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, saying his record of settling conflicts should have earned him the award. International Business Times UK · Oct 11
Trump Rants Over Nobel Snub: ex-prez blasts ‘discredited’ prize; mocks Navi Pillay win TOI correspondent from Washington: Donald Trump has ended eight wars, or so he says, but he cannot make peace with the Norwegian Nobel committee. The US President threw an almighty tantrum on Friday night after failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize he has long coveted, declaring it “forever discredited,”… The Times of India · Oct 10
Indian-origin Navanethem “Navi” Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 for her significant contributions to peace and international law, as announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. She will receive the award at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10, which includes a medal, diploma, and 12 million Swedish kronor… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Nobel Prize in Physics 2026: Francis Halzen awarded for groundbreaking work on cosmic neutrinos Francis Halzen has received the Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 for his groundbreaking research at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. This pivotal work has led to the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources, enhancing our comprehension of the universe. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognizes his efforts with an… The Times of India · Oct 6
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Nobel body eyes those building peace in shifting world order, secretary says The Nobel Peace Prize committee is monitoring the evolving international landscape and related developments impacting global cooperation. As it prepares for this year's announcement, the committee is considering candidates that align with Alfred Nobel's principles. The ongoing upheaval does not diminish the pool of nominees but raises concerns about future…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 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 · Sep 1 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 · Jul 22 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 Times of India · Jun 4 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 Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025 MoD identifies possible UK sites for making explosives and ammunition Disused refineries and chemical plants considered as part of a multibillion-pound investment in defence
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025 The 2025 Nobel economics prize honours economic creation and destruction Three economists working in the area of “innovation-driven economic growth” have won this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025 Trio Wins Economics Nobel For Work On Tech-driven Growth The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France's Philippe Aghion and Canada's Peter Howitt for work on technology's impact on sustained economic growth.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 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 11, 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 Conversation · Oct 10, 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.