CLEAN : Nobel Prize secretary defends academy after Western awards sweep

The video discusses efforts to increase diversity in award nominations by considering ethnicity, geographical origin, and gender. It highlights that awards often reflect the scientific community of decades past, but anticipates future changes in demographics. The video also notes a recent increase in female Nobel laureates, particularly in chemistry and physics, indicating progress towards gender equality in traditionally male-dominated fields.

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