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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
16 hours ago

A theory of everything' may be centuries away, but nuclear annihilation could happen tomorrow, eminent physicist says

David Gross emphasizes the existence of a final, unified theory of nature, which would reconcile electromagnetism, the strong and weak nuclear forces, and gravity. He believes this theory is waiting to be discovered, yet he is pessimistic about humanity's chances of achieving this before potential self-destruction through nuclear warfare.
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fromTruthout
4 days ago

Hegseth, Who Wants New US-Led Crusade, Says Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize Every Year

Hegseth claims the U.S. military should win the Nobel Peace Prize annually for waging war 'the right way' while advocating for 'maximum violence'.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increased risk of nuclear war.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increasing risk of nuclear war.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

J. Michael Bishop, who illuminated genetic roots of cancer, dies at 90

J. Michael Bishop, Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist, died at 90 from pneumonia, known for his groundbreaking cancer research and leadership at UCSF.
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fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

How Photography Helped Build the Atomic Bomb

The feminist collective Slow War Against the Nuclear State formed in 2022, driven by a desire to discuss the politics surrounding nuclear weapons and their implications on society.
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fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stanford Professor known for the book 'The Population Bomb' dead at 93

Paul Ehrlich, influential Stanford biologist and environmental movement figure, died at 93 after decades of controversial predictions about population growth, resource depletion, and environmental collapse.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Ig Nobel Prize ceremony moves abroad over US safety fears

The Ig Nobel Prize, held in the US for 35 years, is relocating to Zurich, Switzerland in 2026 due to safety concerns for attendees.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

John Martinis, winner of 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: I wouldn't want quantum computing to be known for breaking the internet'

Quantum computers will break current encryption within this decade, requiring immediate transition to quantum-safe cryptography to protect digital infrastructure and global economy.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

MAHA moms threaten to turn this car around as RFK Jr. flips on pesticide

A national-security-focused order to expand domestic production triggered strong backlash from MAHA supporters and organizers, risking political fallout and erosion of trust among women voters.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright

The global nuclear-weapon risk is rising and requires a renewed worldwide peace movement to prevent catastrophic escalation.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Epstein used his ties to Nobel laureate scientists to try to rebuild his image

Jeffrey Epstein funded scientific conferences and built relationships with prominent physicists through philanthropy, including a 2006 gathering in the Virgin Islands that featured Nobel laureates and leading researchers.
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