Giorgio Parisi: the Nobel laureate inspired by the wonders of nature

Studying flocks of starlings helped Giorgio Parisi crack some of physics’ deepest mysteries. The Nobelist talks to Matthew Reisz about his unconventional methods, missed eureka moments and being Italy’s most in-demand scientist

Published on
July 6, 2023
Last updated
July 6, 2023
Matthew Reisz
Rome skyline with Vittorio Emanuele Monument and flocks of starlings at winter solstice, Italy to illustrate Giorgio Parisi who studies the starlings
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