Wolf Prize

Jun Ye, physicist at the University of Colorado Boulder and a leader in precision measurement and ultracold atom research, has been named a 2026 Wolf Prize laureate in Physics. The Wolf Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards in science, often seen as a precursor to the Nobel Prize. Congratulations have poured in from the scientific community.

The Wolf Foundation, together with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, has announced the winners of the 2026 Wolf Prize in medicine, physics, chemistry and mathematics. The prize, awarded in Israel, is considered one of the most prestigious international honours in science, often seen as a precursor to the Nobel Prize. The announcement draws attention from the global scientific community.

Physicist Jun Ye, a researcher at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology known for work on atomic clocks and ultracold atoms, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics. The Wolf Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards in science, and the announcement is drawing attention across the physics community.

Five researchers funded by the European Research Council have won 2026 Wolf Prizes, one of the most prestigious international awards for scientists and artists. The announcement highlights the impact of ERC-backed research, with the recognised grantees including work in physics. The European Research Council publicised the wins as evidence that its long-term support helps researchers achieve world-class recognition.

Neuroscientist Charles Zuker, based at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute, has been awarded the Wolf Prize in Medicine, one of the most prestigious international honors in biomedical research. Zuker is known for his work on how the brain senses taste and nutrition. The award, announced by Columbia, recognizes his contributions to understanding sensory biology and neural circuits.