The date symbolises redemption for Nobel, haunted by his "merchant of death" epithet after a premature obituary for his brother mistakenly eulogised him.

As readers turn their eyes to nominees for the Nobel Prize in literature and Canada’s Giller Prize, how does Canadian literary recognition translate into international standing?

Nobel Prize 2026: The entire world eagerly awaits the announcement of the Nobel Prizes each year. However, discussions regarding potential candidates begin well before the official announcement. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO - A hand holds the gold medal before the presentation of the Nobel Prize in Physics to the German physicist Genzel. (is ...

STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells. Karl Deisseroth, ...

Today, UW-Madison physics professor Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics at the Royal Swedish Academy ...

With the Nobel peace award presentation happening this Friday, Donald Trump was asking if he is hopeful of winning the same after being publicly nominated recently. He had a very ...

As Canadians watch the country’s literary prize season unfold this autumn, another literary ritual approaches on the other side of the Atlantic. The Giller Prize has announced its 2026 shortlist and ...

STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and ...