No black scientists have won a nobele prize in physics, chemistry or medicine. The nobels are extremely asculed by genders. Only four out of over 200 science prizes has been given to women so far this year.
The Nobel Prize has rewarded some amazing discoveries. It’s also contributed to scientific tunnel vision. This week, how the Nobel impacted our understanding of an enormous cosmic mystery, and what a new and improved Nobel Prize could look like.
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