Frank Zhao and Zhengguang Lu Win 2026 LOR Science Prize
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Awards like the LOR Science Prize don’t move markets directly, but they do shape which subfields and labs attract the next wave of talent and grants. If you’re scouting academic partners in condensed matter or high-field physics, track where these prize winners are building teams and collaborations.
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