The Nobel Prize was created by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist who invented dynamite and who left in his will the desire to reward those who helped make the world better.
Year after year, the world celebrates personalities or organizations that have made exceptional contributions to humanity in various areas, whether with scientific discoveries, literary works or actions for peace.
The 2025 Laureates: Inspiring Stories and Incredible Discoveries
Nobel Peace Prize: María Corina Machado (Venezuela)
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded this Friday to María Corina Machado, leader of the opposition in Venezuela
Jesus Vargas
Venezuelan María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous work in defense of democracy and human rights in her country. In a reality full of challenges and uncertainties, her strength and determination became an example for millions of people who believe in a freer and fairer future.
Nobel Prize in Literature: László Krasznahorkai (Hungary)
He was one of the favorites for years and was leading the bets for 2025. László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian writer often compared to Kafka, won the Nobel Prize for Literature
Gyula Czimbal
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai is known for his intense stories full of mystery. He writes novels that talk about the chaos of the world and the loneliness of people, but also about the beauty of art and imagination. His books – such as “Satan’s Tango” – are famous for their long sentences and original style.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia) and Omar M. Yaghi (United States)
The pioneering work of these scientists led to the creation of so-called MOFs – structures that function like mini-sponges made of metal and organic components. These “sponges” can store gases that help produce clean energy, clean the air or even transport medicines more effectively.
Nobel Prize in Physics: John Clarke (USA), Michel H. Devoret (France) and John M. Martinis (USA)
Nobel Prize winners for Physics 2025: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis
These laureates discovered phenomena that make it possible to build quantum computers, powerful machines that can solve problems in seconds, when normal computers would take thousands of years. A giant step towards the future of technology!
Nobel Prize for Medicine: Mary E. Brunkow (USA), Fred Ramsdell (USA) and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan)
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi
Or Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach
The discoveries of these award winners identified very special cells in our body: regulatory T cells. Functioning as “police officers” of the immune system, they help to distinguish what the body should protect and what it should attack, making it possible to treat diseases that the body normally “confuses”, such as some autoimmune diseases.
Nobel Prize in Economics: Joel Mokyr (USA), Philippe Aghion (France) and Peter Howitt (Canada)
The three economists studied how innovation drives economic growth, explaining better how inventions make countries prosper and improve people’s lives. Thanks to your work, we better understand how progress and creativity can transform the world.
How was the Nobel Prize born?
The Nobel Prize was created from an event curious. In 1888, Alfred Nobel’s brother, Ludvig Nobel, passed away. A French newspaper published mistakenly an obituary for Alfred instead of Ludvig, with the headline “The Merchant of Death Is Dead.”
This had a huge emotional impact on Alfred Nobel, who worried about how it would be remembered.
In 1895, Alfred Nobel wrote his will, in which left most of his fortune to create the Prize Nobel Prize, establishing a fund with instructions specific to the creation of the prizes, which would be granted to people who made contributions remarkable for humanity.
This story shows that Nobel wanted to change his image and legacy, going from an inventor of explosives to a symbol of recognition and promotion of progress and peace in the world.
Curiosities about the Nobel Prize
- Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, but he wanted the legacy he left behind to be one of peace and progress, dedicating most of his fortune to rewarding those who promote the good of humanity.
- Very few people have received the award more than once. This is the case of Marie Curie, the only woman to win the Nobel Prize in two different areas: Physics and Chemistry.
- The monetary amount that accompanies the prize in 2025 is around 11 million Swedish kronor (around 1.2 million dollars and close to one million euros).
- The winners are announced in October, depending on the category.
The 2025 Nobel Prize ceremony will take place, as usual, in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 10th. Exception for the Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway: a tradition in honor of Alfred Nobel, the creator of the prize, who died on this date in 1896. It is one of the most elegant in the world and is attended by kings, presidents and important leaders.
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