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Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’

Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’

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Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which awards scientists working in maths, physics and life sciences.

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Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear
about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which held its
ceremony in LA last weekend. Each prize is worth $3m and they’re
awarded in physics, maths and life sciences. Madeleine and Ian hear
from molecular biologist Jean Bennett, who shared a life sciences
prize for her work developing the world’s first FDA-approved gene
augmented therapy for sight loss. She explains how a chance
encounter while dissecting a brain in medical school led her on a
25-year journey to develop the treatment.. Help support our
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