Science Weekly All the news and science from the 2025 Nobel prizes
Oct 8, 2025
This year's Nobel prizes showcase groundbreaking discoveries in science. Learn about regulatory T cells that safeguard our immune system and their potential in treating autoimmune diseases. Dive into macroscopic quantum tunneling, a crucial step for advancing quantum computing. Discover the innovative metal-organic frameworks inspired by diamond structures, which promise advancements in gas storage and pollution control. The future of technology and health is looking bright with these remarkable achievements!
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Delayed Nobel Wake-Up
- One laureate missed the Nobel call while off-grid and only learned via his wife the next day.
- He first thought the commotion was a grizzly bear before realizing he'd won.
Hiker's 200 Texts
- A laureate on a hike got 200 text messages after his wife told him he'd won.
- He initially refused to believe it, saying "I did not" before accepting the news.
Immune System Has A Second Safety Net
- The 2025 Physiology or Medicine Nobel honoured discovery of immune safety nets.
- Regulatory T cells prevent self-attacking T cells that slip past thymic selection.
