Every year, the prestigious Nobel Foundation gives out a prize in each of five categories (Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Literature, Peace) to people who have made a tremendous impact on humanity. Nobel prize announcements take place in the first full week of October, meaning that in 2026 they started on the 5th of October and ended on the 9th. This year, prizes were given out to some of the most influential scientists, writers, and leaders of our current age. Keep reading to