Nobel Prize in physics awarded to three scientists

Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger were recognized for their work in quantum technology. [Forward to a friend]( | [Subscribe]( | [View in your browser]( [Top of The World]( --------------------------------------------------------------- What The World is following Nobel Prize in physics awarded to three scientists [Sec-Gen of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Hans Ellegren, centre, Eva Olsson, left and Thors Hans Hansson, members of the Nobel Committee for Physics announce the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics, Oct. 4, 2022.] Credit: Jonas Ekstromer /TT News Agency via AP Nobel Prize The Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to three scientists for their work in quantum technology: Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger. They worked independently on experiments to help clarify a claim about [quantum entanglement](, concerning the behavior of tiny particles, like electrons, that [behave as one]( and affect each other, even while being vast distances from each other. Their research builds on the work of John Stewart Bell in the 1960s. Quantum theory explains the nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic levels. Bangladesh Bangladesh faced a power blackout on Tuesday after its [national grid failed](, leaving about 140 million people in the dark, without electricity. The nation was without power, including the capital Dhaka, after transmission failed somewhere in the eastern part of the country. With soaring prices, the government suspended operations of all [diesel-run power plants]( to reduce the cost of imports, creating frequent power shortages, with some garment factories being without power for up to 10 hours a day. Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter after China. North Korea North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the [first time since 2017](. The missile dropped into the Pacific Ocean, but at a distance of 2,800 miles, that would be far enough to reach the US territory of Guam. The test prompted a joint bombing drill by the US and South Korea. Train services were temporarily suspended in parts of the northeast and residents received phone alerts to go to shelters. The launch was North Korea’s fifth missile test in just over a week. Pyongyang has fired a [record-breaking number]( of ballistic and cruise missiles this year. --------------------------------------------------------------- From The World [‘It will be a challenge’: Lula, Bolsonaro head to runoffs in tight Brazil elections]( [Voters line up to cast their ballot in Sunday's elections in Brazil. 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It’s an initiative involving a dozen restaurants, called “Brussels in the Dark.” At the Brasserie Surrealiste, for example, guests dine by candlelight. And there are no ovens, stoves, hot plates, coffee machines or light bulbs. The food consists of cold entrees, with some being only slightly grilled over a charcoal grill. 🕯️ [A group of diners have a drink and candle lit dinner at Brasserie Surrealiste in Brussels, Sept. 28, 2022.] Credit: Olivier Matthys/AP/File photo In case you missed it on The World --------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The World's Latest Edition podcast using your favorite podcast player: [RadioPublic](, [Apple Podcasts](, [Stitcher](, [Soundcloud](, [RSS]( [The World logo]( [The World on Facebook]( [The World's Twitter account]( [Donate]( | [Forward to a friend]( | [Subscribe]( | [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( Top of the World is written weekday mornings by the team at [The World](. [The World]( is produced by [PRX]( and [GBH](.