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Science · 6 entries

Nobel Prizes 2026

The 2026 laureates, announced in Stockholm and Oslo between 5 and 12 October. The prizes are presented on 10 December.

PrizeLaureate(s)For
Physiology or MedicineKarl Deisseroth (US), Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel (Germany)Discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics
PhysicsFrancis Halzen (University of Wisconsin–Madison)Decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin
ChemistryHenri Kagan and Kenso SoaiThe discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis
LiteratureAnne Carson (Canada)A bold and inventive body of work that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature
PeaceNavanethem “Navi” Pillay (South Africa)Her work to promote peace and international law, including the prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
Economic SciencesRobert Hall and Michael Woodford (US)Research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation

Citations are summarised from the official announcements. The economics prize is formally the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

Sources

  1. NobelPrize.org — All Nobel Prizes
  2. Physics World — Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics
  3. Down To Earth — 2026 Medicine Nobel
  4. Khaleej Times — Kagan and Soai win chemistry prize
  5. Khaleej Times — Anne Carson wins literature prize
  6. Al Jazeera — Navi Pillay wins Peace Prize
  7. NBER — Hall and Woodford awarded the 2026 prize

Last updated 31 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.