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2018 Nobel Prizes
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- For the greatest benefit to humankind
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In his will, Alfred Nobel left much of his wealth to establish the Nobel Prizes, awarded to those who had “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Nobelprize.org welcomes this year’s 12 new Nobel Laureates: three in physics, three in chemistry, two in physiology or medicine, two in peace and two new Laureates in Economic Sciences. All of them are introduced at nobelprize.org with presentations, videos, photos and interviews!
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© The Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine. Illustrator: Mattias Karlén
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Awarded to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo “ for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.”
“We can cure cancer with it.” Klas Kärre, member of the Nobel Committee, discusses the life-changing possibilities of this year’s Nobel Prize awarded discovery - that different strategies for inhibiting the brakes on the immune system can be used in the treatment of cancer. Watch the interview |
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Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland.
Ill. N. Elmehed. © Nobel Media
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Awarded “ for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics” with one half to Arthur Ashkin “ for the optical tweezers and their application to biological systems" and the other half jointly to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland “ for their method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses.”
“It was a fun time in the field of short-pulse lasers.” Donna Strickland never worked as hard or had as much fun as when she was performing the research that led her to the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics. She is also the first female Physics Laureate in 55 years. Listen to or read the interview |
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© Johan Jarnestad/The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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Awarded with one half to Frances H. Arnold “ for the directed evolution of enzymes” and the other half jointly to George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter “ for the phage display of peptides and antibodies.”
The directed evolution of enzymes and the phage display of antibodies have allowed this year’s Medicine Laureates to promote a greener chemicals industry, produce new materials, manufacture sustainable biofuels, mitigate disease and save lives. Read more about the chemistry prize |
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Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad
Ill. N. Elmehed. © Nobel Media
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Awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad “ for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.”
“I can see in the faces of many women how they are happy to be recognised.” Denis Mukwege was performing his second operation of the day during his regular Friday clinic when he received the news that he had received the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Listen to or read the interview |
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2018 Prize in Economic Sciences
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© Johan Jarnestas/The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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Awarded to William D. Nordhaus “ for integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic analysis” and Paul M. Romer “ for integrating technological innovations into long-run macroeconomic analysis.”
“It’s important that great technological ideas are spread to other countries.” Per Krusell, member of the Prize Committee, explains this year’s laureates’ work on the causes and consequences of technological innovation and climate change. Watch the interview |
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"The greatest benefit to humankind"
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The will of Alfred Nobel.
Photo: A. Mahmoud. © Nobel Media
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When Alfred Nobel passed away in 1896, his last will and testament sparked the creation of the Nobel Prize and outlined his intentions in this fascinating document. He wanted to reward progress in science and humanism - to inspire more people to do good. Now a new translation of the will has been made, in order to make it accessible to a contemporary audience. Read Alfred Nobel’s will |
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Three new female laureates
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This year three women have been added to the list of female laureates. Do you know when this last happened? Make a guess and click to submit your answer.
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