A Nobel Prize for the economics of panic
Opinion
Investing

A Nobel Prize for the economics of panic

Former Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke has found that during a market panic,the rational thing to do is to panic along with everyone else.

  • byPaul Krugman

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Ben Bernanke,two other Americans,awarded Nobel Prize for work on banks

Ben Bernanke,two other Americans,awarded Nobel Prize for work on banks

The former US Federal Reserve chairman was among three economists to share the coveted prize.

Russian,Ukrainian and Belarusian activists share 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Russian,Ukrainian and Belarusian activists share 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed Belarusian activist Ales Byalyatski,alongside Russian and Ukrainian human rights groups,has been awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

  • byNora Buli andGwladys Fouche
French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature

French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature

The 82-year-old gained international recognition following the publication of Les Années in 2008,translated into The Years.

  • byJeffrey Schaeffer andDavid Keyton
Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA

Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA

Svante Paabo has helped scientists understand what makes humans unique and provided key insights into our immune system,including our vulnerability to severe COVID-19.

  • byPietro de Cristofaro andLaura Ungar
Raymond Damadian:builder of the first MRI scanner

Raymond Damadian:builder of the first MRI scanner

Damadian wrote:“Some unconscionable scientific pilferer is trying to steal my entire life.”

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Science and the invisible wonders that might be your career
Opinion
Science

Science and the invisible wonders that might be your career

Here’s some inspiration for our next generation of scientists.

  • byJennifer Evans
Newton-John’s road to ‘picket fence’ of her dreams was rocky - but she finally found it

Newton-John’s road to ‘picket fence’ of her dreams was rocky - but she finally found it

After finding the domestic peace she always craved,friends say Olivia Newton-John’s final years were the happiest of her life.

  • byJordan Baker
Remarkable performers took Australian character to the world
Editorial
Vale

Remarkable performers took Australian character to the world

The passing of Olivia Newton-John,Archie Roach and Judith Durham in recent weeks has given us time to reflect on their contribution to the notion of Australianness.

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Ethiopian PM on frontline with army after declaring media blackout

Ethiopian PM on frontline with army after declaring media blackout

In his latest attempt to rally all able Ethiopians to fight what he now calls an “existential war” against Tigrayan forces.

  • byCara Anna
Australian senator to nominate Bill Browder for Nobel Peace Prize

Australian senator to nominate Bill Browder for Nobel Peace Prize

Kimberley Kitching was singled out for praise for her work in Australia at a global human rights awards in London.

  • byLatika Bourke