Epi 69: Nobel prizes 2022 (Part 1): What's brewing in physics, medicine and peace?

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When Alfred Nobel read his obituary (much to his surprise), he was horrified to read its contents. His invention (the dynamite) had caused much destruction in the world. The newspapers wrote unflattering remarks about his achievements. Much affected by what he read about himself, Nobel set upon working towards bequeathing his wealth to achievers in different fields, who have helped mankind make great progress. This year was no exception. A distinguished set of people and organisations won the 6 prestigious Nobel prizes awarded in 2022 (October is when they announce the winners annually).

In this episode, 12-year old Eesha, 10-year old Naren and 11-year old Trayee speaking about the winners in Physics, Medicine and Peace. In Physics, Eesha explains how particles sitting on different ends of the cosmos might still be able to communicate (faster than light?). This quantum entanglement has won the prize in Physics. Naren speaks about how new techniques to sequence the DNA of Neanderthals can help us understand how we (you and I included) have evolved. Trayee speaks about the stellar work that human rights activists in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine have accomplished tirelessly.

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