Scientist's off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win
Published: 10/8/2025

US scientist Dr Fred Ramsdell was hiking in Montana when he learned he won the Nobel Prize for his research on the immune system. After being off-grid, Dr. Ramsdell received a flurry of text messages about his win from the Nobel Committee. His initial disbelief turned to excitement as he finally confirmed the news after hours of trying to reach the committee.