The Latest Breaking News from Nobel Prize

Scientist wins Nobel Prize in Physics for work on demystifying rare ‘ghost particles’

The 82-year-old scientist won the prize for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos

Belgian physicist praised for work on the IceCube detector that observes the ghost-like particles in Antarctica

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

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

Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain

The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like me. In the space of a cubic millimeter – about the size of a single poppy seed – there are tens of thousands of neurons and other brain support cells, all influencing each other’s function.

The Conversation · Oct 5

California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids

Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics

The Independent UK · Oct 5

The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and off

Optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functions. The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for this transformative discovery. Their work originated from the study of light-sensitive proteins in green…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

How light became a remote control for the brain, and won a Nobel Prize

Optogenetics, the technique that lets scientists control brain cells with light, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Euronews · Oct 5

Canadian writers find different routes to the international stage, including, potentially, the Nobel

As Canadians watch the country’s literary prize season unfold this autumn, another literary ritual approaches on the other side of the Atlantic.

The Conversation · Oct 5

How pond algae led to a Nobel prize and a new way to study the brain

Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were honoured for their research into “light-gated ion channels and optogenetics”.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired people

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreaking contributions to neuroscience and optogenetics. This innovative technique enables researchers to manipulate nerve cells with light, offering profound insights into brain functionality. Their work has opened doors to…

The Economic Times · Oct 5