Today’s physics news: Biggest science prize takes web tycoon from social networks to string theory

Today’s physics news: Biggest science prize takes web tycoon from social networks to string theory
Biggest science prize takes web tycoon from social networks to string theory
Yuri Milner awards make nine fundamental physics pioneers rich. But founder denies new prizes are Nobels 2.0
Guardian

Electronic sensor rivals sensitivity of human skin
Devices inspired by beetle wings could give robots a more nuanced sense of touch
Nature