FFP EP. 12 | From Princeton to the Nobel Prizes — How FFP Started + 2025 Nobel Recap

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From First Principles

Krishna Choudhary and Lester Nare

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From First Principles is a fast, funny, and rigorous breakdown of the biggest science stories of the week, hosted by Lester Nare and physicist Krishna Choudhary, PhD. We go past headlines into the actual mechanics: what happened, why it matters, and what everyone’s missing. Expect physics, space, AI, energy, biotech, and the occasional “wait… is that real?” story. If you’re curious, skeptical, and you like learning in public — you’re in the right place.

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FFP EP. 12 | From Princeton to the Nobel Prizes — How FFP Started + 2025 Nobel Recap

From First Principles

1 hour 12 minutes 17 seconds

2 months ago

FFP EP. 12 | From Princeton to the Nobel Prizes — How FFP Started + 2025 Nobel Recap

After a packed week of Nobel Prize coverage, Lester and Krishna look back on how From First Principles began and why they built it as an “ESPN for Science.” They revisit 2025’s Medicine, Physics and Chemistry winners and discuss why fundamental research and immigration policy are core to America’s scientific edge.

Quick note: this week’s episode is in vertical format because of a technical hiccup during recording — back to widescreen next week!

Summary

Origin Story — Two Princeton friends from different continents unite around a shared love of science and storytelling.
The Mission — Creating an “ESPN for Science” that celebrates research and the people behind it.
Nobel Follow-ups — Medicine (Tregs and non-immune roles), Physics (macroscopic quantum tunneling and quantum supremacy), Chemistry (MOFs and industrial scaling).
Funding + Immigration — Why public research grants and curating global talent are vital to scientific leadership.

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