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Let's discuss the Nobel winners!

It's tricky to say exactly how this year's Nobel Prize winners will impact the world, but we can look at their achievements and the potential ripple effects.

by Anonymousreply 4October 9, 2024 12:19 PM

Physiology or Medicine:

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman (mRNA vaccines): Their work has already had a HUGE impact, leading to the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines. The future impact could include, faster vaccine development: For other diseases, revolutionizing how we fight infections, new treatments: mRNA technology might be used to treat cancer, genetic disorders, and more, and personalized medicine: Tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their genetic makeup.

by Anonymousreply 1October 9, 2024 12:06 PM

Physics:

Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier (attosecond physics): Their work on super-fast light pulses allows us to study electron movement within atoms. This could lead to faster electronics: New types of electronics that operate at unimaginable speeds, better medical imaging: More precise imaging techniques for diagnosing diseases, and new materials: Developing materials with unique properties for various applications.

by Anonymousreply 2October 9, 2024 12:06 PM

Chemistry:

Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov (quantum dots): They created tiny nanocrystals that emit specific colors of light. This could revolutionize, displays, medical imaging: Iand more efficient solar cells.

by Anonymousreply 3October 9, 2024 12:08 PM

That’s last year. Do catch up.

by Anonymousreply 4October 9, 2024 12:19 PM
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