Dossier
Breakthrough Prize
Coverage of Breakthrough Prize in the Nexus archive.
- From Kuantan to ‘Oscars of science’: top Malaysian scientist is constantly adapting
Dr. Thein Swee Lay, the only Malaysian scientist to win the Breakthrough Prize, discusses her work in gene therapy and nostalgia for her hometown Kuantan's popiah in an exclusive interview. She highlights challenges finding authentic popiah in the US while reflecting on her Malaysian roots.
- The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more
The Breakthrough Prize 2026 awarded over $18 million for scientific discoveries in space, physics, and other fields. Sergey Brin and Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto were featured at the 12th ceremony held in Santa Monica, California.