Mohammadi Health Update: Nobel Laureate Relocated to Tehran Hospital
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a hospital in Tehran, according to AP News and backed by her foundation, amid ongoing health concerns.
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Smuggled memoir uncovers torture and medical neglect in Iran’s prisons, as Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi fights for life
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi describes in a smuggled excerpt the torture of solitary confinement, beatings, and deliberate medical neglect she endured in Iran’s prisons; she is now in critical condition after a heart attack and hospitalized as her family and doctors press for proper care. The forthcoming memoir, A Woman Never Stops Fighting, recounts decades of activism, 14 arrests, 44 years in prison and 154 lashes, and highlights ongoing human-rights concerns surrounding Iran’s prison system.
From Setbacks to Breakthroughs: Nobel Chemists on Overcoming Failure
At an American Chemical Society spring meeting, three chemistry Nobel laureates—Jennifer Doudna, David MacMillan, and Omar Yaghi—shared how early-career setbacks shaped their paths to discovery: Yaghi persisted through a year’s failures on a de-coordination reaction before a breakthrough crystal material finally formed; Doudna, who struggled in introductory chemistry, found her passion after discovering RNA-world research and switching focus; MacMillan moved from physics to organic chemistry, ultimately pursuing catalysis that could be performed on a standard lab bench, democratizing the field. Their stories emphasize perseverance, mentorship, collaboration, and aligning work with real-world problems.
Nobel laureate Richard Axel steps down from Columbia brain institute amid Epstein ties
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Richard Axel is resigning as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. He says the decision is to restore trust, will continue his lab's research at the Zuckerman Institute, and will resign as an investigator with Columbia's Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Columbia notes no policy or legal violation, but DOJ files show Axel was in contact with Epstein.
Trump ties Nobel Prize to Greenland bid in Norway PM letter
President Trump told Norway's prime minister that not winning the Nobel Peace Prize frees him to pursue U.S. interests, linking the prize to his push for “Complete and Total Control of Greenland.” Norway’s PM explained the prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the government. Trump warned Denmark cannot shield Greenland from rivals and floated possible force, while NATO allies faced threats of tariffs if they opposed the Greenland bid. European leaders urged de-escalation as Greenland’s Arctic security moves continued, and Trump’s remarks followed a broader push that included military activity in Greenland and conditions on alliance members.
SNL Cold Open Satirizes Trump With Nobel Prize, Maduro Takedown and ICE Gags
Saturday Night Live’s cold open spoofed Donald Trump by claiming he received a Nobel Peace Prize, while lampooning his cabinet and the Venezuela crisis, including Maduro’s capture, Minnesota ICE raids, and a running gag about canceling the midterms, with James Austin Johnson returning as Trump and a mock cabinet meeting.
SNL's Cold Open Skewers Trump's Nobel Prize Obsession and Cabinet Chaos
Saturday Night Live's cold open mocks Donald Trump's Nobel Prize envy, a Venezuela operation, and Kristi Noem's defense of ICE, with James Austin Johnson as Trump and Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth in a chaotic cabinet-meeting spoof.
Kimmel Bets His Trophies on Trump Exiting Minneapolis ICE
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked that he would personally hand over any of his awards to Donald Trump if ICE pulls out of Minneapolis, tying the gag to María Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize transfer and poking fun at Trump’s relationship with awards.
Machado to Lunch with Trump as Venezuela’s Opposition Pushes for Democratic Transition
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will have lunch with President Trump at the White House after offering to share her Nobel Prize with him for what she calls his historic move toward a democratic transition in Venezuela; the Nobel Committee says the prize cannot be shared, and Trump has not endorsed Machado as Venezuela’s future leader. Separately, the U.S. has begun selling Venezuelan oil and has taken additional energy-security actions, including seizures of oil tankers, as part of its policy toward Venezuela.
Hamilton Smith, Pioneer of DNA Editing, Passes Away
Hamilton Smith, a Nobel laureate and molecular biologist, co-discovered type II restriction enzymes that revolutionized DNA analysis, and later contributed to sequencing the first complete genome of a bacterium and the human genome, significantly advancing molecular biology and genomics.
James D. Watson, DNA Co-Discoverer and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 97
James D Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA double helix structure and Nobel laureate, has died at age 97. His groundbreaking work revolutionized biology and medicine, but his later years were marred by controversial remarks on race. Watson's discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics, DNA analysis, and ethical debates in science.
Nobel-Winning Immunology Research Paves Way for Universal Medical Advances
Fred Ramsdell, a Whitefish immunologist, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on regulatory T cells and immune tolerance, which has significant implications for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer. His journey from community college to Nobel laureate highlights his passion for impactful science and serendipitous career path, with recent advancements enabling clinical applications of his research.
Nobel Laureate Physicist Chen Ning Yang Passes Away at 103
Chen-ning Yang, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist renowned for his work on the Yang–Mills theory which is fundamental to the Standard Model of particle physics, has died at age 103 in Beijing.
Nobel Prize Highlights the Role of Innovation and Technology in Economic Growth
Joel Mokyr was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on how science, technology, and the willingness of society to adopt and implement innovations—especially in Britain—sparked the Industrial Revolution and sustained economic growth through creative destruction, emphasizing the importance of technological progress and adaptable institutions for future growth.
Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded for Innovation in Technology and Growth
Three researchers, Joel Mokyr, Peter Howitt, and Philippe Aghion, received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on how technological innovation drives economic growth and the importance of managing change through safety nets and policies promoting openness and environmental sustainability.