Three scientists in the United States have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on quantum dots. Those are particles just a few nanometers in diameter that can release very bright colored light and are used in electronics and medical imaging.

The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse. The permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy announced the prize Thursday in Stockholm.

Some members of the GOP are wondering if anyone can take Kevin McCarthy's place as a fundraising dynamo and party builder.

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Senior citizens have long played a crucial role in advocating for change despite being an often overlooked piece of social movements.Just this past March, they were at the forefront of nationwide protests against big banks for their financial support of the fossil fuel industry. That moment served as a reminder of what elders still bring to the table – a lifetime of experience and deep connections.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon recently sat down with Gary Alan Fine – Sociology Professor at Northwestern University and author of “Fair Share: Senior Activism, Tiny Publics, and the Culture of Resistance” – for more on how senior citizens continue to be significant forces for change.