NOBEL PRIZES HONOR GREAT DISCOVERIES — BUT LEAVE MUCH OF SCIENCE UNSEEN.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 10. P. 64 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brookshire, Bethany 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Katalin Karikó's Nobel Prize win in physiology or medicine for her contributions to mRNA research, which facilitated the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines. It discusses the historical context and significance of the Nobel Prize, established by Alfred Nobel in the 1800s, and highlights the biases in the selection process, noting that most winners tend to be white men from wealthy regions. The article also addresses the limitations of the prize categories, which exclude many important scientific fields, and emphasizes the broader implications of recognizing scientific achievements for public interest in science. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/10, Vol. 207, Issue 10, p64
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:187740190
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