Nobel Laureates and Space Ventures: A Week of Breakthroughs

This week saw significant advancements in science and space exploration. U.S. duo Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA, while John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton received the Physics Nobel for machine learning. Space exploration also advanced, with SpaceX's Falcon 9 launching Europe's Hera probe.

In a landmark achievement, U.S. scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of microRNA. This critical finding elucidates how cells diversify into various types despite containing identical genetic material, reshaping our understanding of multicellular life.

In space news, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has greenlit the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, scheduled to carry the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft from Florida. This marks a significant moment for SpaceX after recent tensions with the FAA over regulatory issues.

Furthermore, Spanish startup PLD Space looks to the future of human space exploration while Italian company Spacewear negotiates to create innovative training suits for Virgin Galactic. Europe's Hera asteroid probe also embarked on a mission to Dimorphos, following NASA's earlier impact in 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)