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Trump Keeps Olympic Gold Medal, Quipping He Won’t Return It
politics1 month ago

Trump Keeps Olympic Gold Medal, Quipping He Won’t Return It

At a Wisconsin roundtable, Trump accepted Olympian Jordan Stolz’s gold medal and joked, 'I’m keeping it,' highlighting his penchant for prized trophies he didn’t win. The piece also recalls a January moment when Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal, a gift the Nobel Committee notes cannot be shared or transferred, underscoring Trump’s long-running belief that he deserves Nobel recognition despite the committee’s rules. The article frames these episodes as part of a pattern of Trump collecting and keeping symbolic prizes regardless of rightful ownership.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#gold-medal#nobel-prize
Smuggled memoir uncovers torture and medical neglect in Iran’s prisons, as Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi fights for life
world2 months ago

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.

via The Guardian|
#iran#medical-neglect#narges-mohammadi
From Setbacks to Breakthroughs: Nobel Chemists on Overcoming Failure
science2 months ago

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.

via Chemistry World|
#chemistry#mentorship#nobel-prize
science4 months ago

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.

via CNBC|
#columbia-university#epstein#neuroscience
Trump ties Nobel Prize to Greenland bid in Norway PM letter
world5 months ago

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.

via BBC|
#greenland#nato#nobel-prize
Machado to Lunch with Trump as Venezuela’s Opposition Pushes for Democratic Transition
politics5 months ago

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.

via CBS News|
#democracy#maria-corina-machado#nobel-prize
Nobel-Winning Immunology Research Paves Way for Universal Medical Advances
science8 months ago

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.

via Flathead Beacon|
#autoimmune-diseases#fred-ramsdell#immunology
Nobel Prize Highlights the Role of Innovation and Technology in Economic Growth
economics9 months ago

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.

via NPR|
#creative-destruction#economic-growth#economics