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Science's Oscars: Stars Shine Light on Critical Research
19 Apr
Summary
- The Breakthrough Prize ceremony, dubbed 'the Oscars of Science,' honored leading global scientists.
- Celebrities highlighted the importance of science amidst perceived political challenges.
- Six prizes, each worth $3 million, were awarded to scientists for their groundbreaking research.
The 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony, celebrated as the 'Oscars of Science,' convened prominent figures from film, technology, music, and sports on Saturday in Santa Monica, California.
Co-founded by tech entrepreneurs and philanthropists, the awards recognize groundbreaking research in Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics, and Mathematics. Actor Edward Norton stressed the significance of highlighting scientists' contributions, noting the current administration's perceived anti-science stance.
Rock climber Alex Honnold and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also attended, with Altman highlighting the accelerating pace of discovery driven by AI collaboration. The Breakthrough Foundation, initiated by figures like Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg, presented six prizes, each worth $3 million.
Notable attendees included mathematicians like Frank Merle, who received an award and emphasized science's foundational role in civilization. Hollywood stars such as Ben Affleck, Robert Downey Jr., and Anne Hathaway also graced the event.
