That Awkward Moment When a Scientist Makes Sexist Comments

That Awkward Moment When a Scientist Makes Sexist Comments

Tim Hunt really should have known better

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 11th, 2015
Nobel Winning Scientist Forced to Resign After Making Sexist Comments

Nobel Winning Scientist Forced to Resign After Making Sexist Comments

Tim Hunt said women in science should not work alongside men

Nobel-Winning Economist Slams Amazon, Says It's Abusing Its Power

Nobel-Winning Economist Slams Amazon, Says It's Abusing Its Power

Paul Krugman, 2008 Nobel winner, has a bone to pick with Amazon over the Hachette scandal from earlier this year

Russian President Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Russian President Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Edward Snowden, Pope Francis and Malala Yousafzai are also among the nominees

Snowden and Manning Receive Last Minute Nobel Prize Nomination

Snowden and Manning Receive Last Minute Nobel Prize Nomination

The two whistleblowers have received nominations from two Pirate Parties

Edward Snowden Gets Another Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize

Edward Snowden Gets Another Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize

This is the second known nomination for this prize for Snowden

500 World-Famous Authors Launch Anti-Surveillance Petition

500 World-Famous Authors Launch Anti-Surveillance Petition

They consider mass surveillance as a means to void fundamental human rights

Nobel Winning Economist: Bitcoin Prices Climb Because the Currency Sounds Impressive <em>BI</em>

Nobel Winning Economist: Bitcoin Prices Climb Because the Currency Sounds Impressive BI

Paul Krugman doesn't seem 100% sure that Bitcoin's rise is just a bubble

Nobel Peace Prize: Was Malala Yousafzai Cheated?

Nobel Peace Prize: Was Malala Yousafzai Cheated?

The prize went to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Chemical Weapons Watchdog Organization

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Chemical Weapons Watchdog Organization

The 189-country organization is looking to secure the ban on chemical weaopons

Nobel Committee Asks Peace Prize Winner to Contact Them in Historic Tweet

Nobel Committee Asks Peace Prize Winner to Contact Them in Historic Tweet

Since the OPCW wasn't answering the phone, the Nobel committee took to Twitter

Curious Facts About Nobel Prize Winners

Curious Facts About Nobel Prize Winners

In the eve of this year's ceremony, we look at some winners that didn't fit the Nobel mold

China Nobel Winner Asks for Jailed Compatriot's Freedom

China Nobel Winner Asks for Jailed Compatriot's Freedom

2010 laureate Liu Xiaobo is in jail for inciting to subversion of state power

The EU, Yes the Entire European Union, Wins Nobel Peace Prize

The EU, Yes the Entire European Union, Wins Nobel Peace Prize

The committee recognized its efforts and success in ensuring peace in Europe

Sony Hires Nobel Prize Winner

Sony Hires Nobel Prize Winner

The Internet Is Now a Candidate for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize

The Internet Is Now a Candidate for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize

Making it in the official "short list"

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • October 14th, 2009
Hideo Kojima Blends Peace Walker with Obama Nobel

Hideo Kojima Blends Peace Walker with Obama Nobel

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