Articles related to "Nobel Prize"
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
"A Beautiful Mind"-- 2001's True Oscar Contender
A review of the Universal/Dreamworks film, "A Beautiful Mind." The film, which stars Russell Crowe, Ed Harris and Jennifer Connelly, is loosely based on the real life events of Nobel Prize Winner John Forbes Nash, Jr. The film opens nationwide January 4, 2002.
review • movie • nobel prize • russell crowe • drama
A review of the Universal/Dreamworks film, "A Beautiful Mind." The film, which stars Russell Crowe, Ed Harris and Jennifer Connelly, is loosely based on the real life events of Nobel Prize Winner John Forbes Nash, Jr. The film opens nationwide January 4, 2002.
review • movie • nobel prize • russell crowe • drama
American Muslim Awarded Nobel Prize
An Egyptian-American was awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
nobel prize • chemistry • ahmed h. zewail • muslim • islam
An Egyptian-American was awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
nobel prize • chemistry • ahmed h. zewail • muslim • islam
How Bees Helped Win a Nobel Prize
Bee communication and navigation are fascinating areas, and for a German biologist, the key to winning the Nobel Prize. Find out how bees helped win this honor for Karl von Frisch in 1973.
bees • beekeeping • apiary • navigation • communication
Bee communication and navigation are fascinating areas, and for a German biologist, the key to winning the Nobel Prize. Find out how bees helped win this honor for Karl von Frisch in 1973.
bees • beekeeping • apiary • navigation • communication
Hungarian Nobel Prize winners
In this article I would like to introduce Hungarian scientists who have awarded a Nobel Prize for their work. They born and learned in Hungary, but most of them worked out of the border of Hungary.
nobel prize • prize • hungary • hungarian • europe
In this article I would like to introduce Hungarian scientists who have awarded a Nobel Prize for their work. They born and learned in Hungary, but most of them worked out of the border of Hungary.
nobel prize • prize • hungary • hungarian • europe
James D Watson, The Double Helix of the DNA Molecule
A short biography of James D Watson, noted biologist and President of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, who, with Francis Crick, discovered the modecular structure of DNA.
watson • dna • double helix • biography of scientist • cold spring harbor laboratory
A short biography of James D Watson, noted biologist and President of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, who, with Francis Crick, discovered the modecular structure of DNA.
watson • dna • double helix • biography of scientist • cold spring harbor laboratory
Linus Pauling: Remembering Oregon's Native Son
When you hear the name, “Linus Pauling,” what do you think? Read about this Oregonian and his accomplishments as one of the most important scientists of the 20th Century.
linus pauling • oregon • science • microbiology • biotechnology
When you hear the name, “Linus Pauling,” what do you think? Read about this Oregonian and his accomplishments as one of the most important scientists of the 20th Century.
linus pauling • oregon • science • microbiology • biotechnology
Poetic Prize Winners: Ted Hughes Part I
A year before he died, England's eminent and very private poet revealed himself in <i>Birthday Letters</i>.It would prove his greatest book of poetry, and help the world undertand the complicated, artistic personality of Sylvia Plath.
poetry • prizes • ted hughes • sylvia plath • mental illness
A year before he died, England's eminent and very private poet revealed himself in <i>Birthday Letters</i>.It would prove his greatest book of poetry, and help the world undertand the complicated, artistic personality of Sylvia Plath.
poetry • prizes • ted hughes • sylvia plath • mental illness
Sir Alexander Fleming - The Gift of Pencillin
Sir Alexander Fleming was one of many scientists whose work gave the world pencillin. In a serendipitous turn of events, the changing temperatures and a errant spore that landed in a culture dish produced a blue mold that filled the rest of the dish and created what Fleming described as a halo around the staphylococcus bacteria. Fleming corrected theorized that the substance had slowed the growth of the bacteria.
alexander fleming • bacteriologist • nobel prize • penicillin • florey
Sir Alexander Fleming was one of many scientists whose work gave the world pencillin. In a serendipitous turn of events, the changing temperatures and a errant spore that landed in a culture dish produced a blue mold that filled the rest of the dish and created what Fleming described as a halo around the staphylococcus bacteria. Fleming corrected theorized that the substance had slowed the growth of the bacteria.
alexander fleming • bacteriologist • nobel prize • penicillin • florey
T.S. Eliot: America's Poet
A brief biography of T.S. Eliot.
t.s. eliot • "the waste land" • nobel prize
A brief biography of T.S. Eliot.
t.s. eliot • "the waste land" • nobel prize
The Giants of Oak Park
This pleasant Chicago suburb was once the home of two outstanding historical figures who you probably never knew were neighbors.
frank lloyd wright • oak park • chicago • architecture • ernest hemingway
This pleasant Chicago suburb was once the home of two outstanding historical figures who you probably never knew were neighbors.
frank lloyd wright • oak park • chicago • architecture • ernest hemingway
The National Steinbeck Center
For all the Steinbeck lovers, a marvelous collection of all things Steinbeck.
john steinbeck • salinas valley • national steinbeck center • nobel prize for literature
For all the Steinbeck lovers, a marvelous collection of all things Steinbeck.
john steinbeck • salinas valley • national steinbeck center • nobel prize for literature
The Prize Winners
The fall prize season has unearthed some surprises. Hungary gains a Nobel Laureate for the very first time, and Yann Martel from Canada wins the Booker Prize.
nobel prize • booker prize • yann martel • imre kertesz
The fall prize season has unearthed some surprises. Hungary gains a Nobel Laureate for the very first time, and Yann Martel from Canada wins the Booker Prize.
nobel prize • booker prize • yann martel • imre kertesz
Unraveling Bellow 's Ravelstein
I couldn't resist, after writing Ten Good Reasons, I wanted to really understand why <i>Ravelstein</i> had all the critics, popping open good champagne, and declaring 'This is cause for Celebration.' You know I think, for once, that they just might be right.
saul bellow • harold bloom • nobel prize • martin amis • books
I couldn't resist, after writing Ten Good Reasons, I wanted to really understand why <i>Ravelstein</i> had all the critics, popping open good champagne, and declaring 'This is cause for Celebration.' You know I think, for once, that they just might be right.
saul bellow • harold bloom • nobel prize • martin amis • books
V.S. NAIPAUL: The Enigmatic Outsider
The Nobel prize for Literature has been awarded to Sir V. S. Naipaul. Always the consummate outsider, V.S. Naipaul has proven that he has perfected his craft to the extent that when he points his pen the borders between fiction and non-fiction are elegantly erased.
nobel • prize • literature • v.s. naipaul • carribean literature
The Nobel prize for Literature has been awarded to Sir V. S. Naipaul. Always the consummate outsider, V.S. Naipaul has proven that he has perfected his craft to the extent that when he points his pen the borders between fiction and non-fiction are elegantly erased.
nobel • prize • literature • v.s. naipaul • carribean literature
William Faulkner
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
William Faulkner
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
William Faulkner (Part Two)
Continuation of an article on William Faulkner and two of his pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article focuses on "The Bear."
faulkner • the bear • nobel prize • essay
Continuation of an article on William Faulkner and two of his pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article focuses on "The Bear."
faulkner • the bear • nobel prize • essay
Doris May Lessing
Doris May Lessing, winner of almost every literary prize, has now completed the set with the award of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature.
doris lessing • nobel prize • doris may lessing • children of violence • nobel prizes
Doris May Lessing, winner of almost every literary prize, has now completed the set with the award of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature.
doris lessing • nobel prize • doris may lessing • children of violence • nobel prizes
Dr. Frederick Banting and Insulin
Dr. Frederick Banting earned Nobel Prize in 1923 and was knighted in 1934 for Insulin discovery. Sir Banting was also an artist, painting with members of Group of Seven
dr frederick grant banting • sir frederick banting • banting discovery of insulin • canadians discover insulin • dr banting nobel prize winner
Dr. Frederick Banting earned Nobel Prize in 1923 and was knighted in 1934 for Insulin discovery. Sir Banting was also an artist, painting with members of Group of Seven
dr frederick grant banting • sir frederick banting • banting discovery of insulin • canadians discover insulin • dr banting nobel prize winner
Women In Health History
Covers the women in medical history working in the lab.
women • labs • laboratories • medical research • history
Covers the women in medical history working in the lab.
women • labs • laboratories • medical research • history
David M. Lee - Superfluid Helium-3
David M. Lee shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1996 for his discovery of the superfluid properties of helium-3.
david m lee • cornell • helium-3 • superfluidity • nobel
David M. Lee shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1996 for his discovery of the superfluid properties of helium-3.
david m lee • cornell • helium-3 • superfluidity • nobel
Nobel Peace Prize Race Heats Up
Nominees are waiting for 12 October 2007 when this years Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced. Oprah Winfrey, Al Gore and Sheila Watt-Cloutier are in the running.
nobel prize • nobel peace prize • alfred nobel • oprah winfrey • al gore
Nominees are waiting for 12 October 2007 when this years Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced. Oprah Winfrey, Al Gore and Sheila Watt-Cloutier are in the running.
nobel prize • nobel peace prize • alfred nobel • oprah winfrey • al gore
Alfred Day Hershey - Pioneer in Microbiology
Alfred Day Hershey was a prominent member of the Phage Church and won a Nobel Prize in 1969 for his pioneering work in DNA and heredity.
hershey • dna • phage • bacteriophage • delbruck
Alfred Day Hershey was a prominent member of the Phage Church and won a Nobel Prize in 1969 for his pioneering work in DNA and heredity.
hershey • dna • phage • bacteriophage • delbruck
Aracataca
Aracataca, Colombia -- the boyhood home of Nobel Prize winning Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia-Marquez.
gabriel garcia marquez home • south american boyhood town • aracataca columbia • nobel prize writer • santamarta
Aracataca, Colombia -- the boyhood home of Nobel Prize winning Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia-Marquez.
gabriel garcia marquez home • south american boyhood town • aracataca columbia • nobel prize writer • santamarta
Beloved: Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Beloved" is named best American fiction of the past 25 years by the "New York Times"
beloved • toni morrison • best novel • best fiction • new york times
Biography of Physicist Robert Andrews Millikan
A brief biography of Robert A. Millikan, who won the 1923 Nobel prize in physics for his famous Millikan oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
A brief biography of Robert A. Millikan, who won the 1923 Nobel prize in physics for his famous Millikan oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
Bose-Einstein Condensate
Find out about Bose-Einstein Condensates in this week's article.
bose • einstein • condensates • nobel prize • physics
Find out about Bose-Einstein Condensates in this week's article.
bose • einstein • condensates • nobel prize • physics
Buckyballs
An exciting new area of research involves the Buckyball – a C<sub>60</sub> cage molecule. Find out how this molecule was discovered in this week’s article.
science • web sites • nobel prize • fullerenes • carbon
An exciting new area of research involves the Buckyball – a C<sub>60</sub> cage molecule. Find out how this molecule was discovered in this week’s article.
science • web sites • nobel prize • fullerenes • carbon
Classic Authors: Sinclair Lewis
A brief biography of Sinclair Lewis, American author.
sauk centre • minnesota • sinclair lewis • dorothy thompson • grace hegger
A brief biography of Sinclair Lewis, American author.
sauk centre • minnesota • sinclair lewis • dorothy thompson • grace hegger
Douglas D. Osheroff - Superfluid Helium-3
Douglas D. Osheroff was a graduate student working late in the low temperature laboratory at CalTech when he noted unexpected results on a graph. He alerted his advisors and they concluded they had found the conditions at which helium-3 changes to a superfluid. Osheroff would share a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work.
douglas osheroff • nobel prize in physics • solid state physics • low temperature physics • caltech
Douglas D. Osheroff was a graduate student working late in the low temperature laboratory at CalTech when he noted unexpected results on a graph. He alerted his advisors and they concluded they had found the conditions at which helium-3 changes to a superfluid. Osheroff would share a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work.
douglas osheroff • nobel prize in physics • solid state physics • low temperature physics • caltech
Frederick Reines - Co-Discoverer of the Neutrino
Frederick Reines casts a long shadow on elementary particle physics, as an early participant in the Manhattan Project, as co-discoverer of the neutrino, as founding Dean of the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California at Irvine, and as co-winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize in physics.
frederick reines • elementary particle physics • manhattan project • neutrino • university of california at irvine
Frederick Reines casts a long shadow on elementary particle physics, as an early participant in the Manhattan Project, as co-discoverer of the neutrino, as founding Dean of the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California at Irvine, and as co-winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize in physics.
frederick reines • elementary particle physics • manhattan project • neutrino • university of california at irvine
Martin Perl - The Third Quark-Lepton Family - Tau Lepton
Martin Perl won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995 for his discovery of a third quark-lepton family of elementary particles. His research extended the Standard Model for physics.
martin perl • nobel prize in physics • elementary particles • tau lepton • stanford university
Martin Perl won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995 for his discovery of a third quark-lepton family of elementary particles. His research extended the Standard Model for physics.
martin perl • nobel prize in physics • elementary particles • tau lepton • stanford university
Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
In 1910, physicist, Robert A. Millikan, first measured the charge on the electron, which is the fundamental electric charge, with his classic oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
In 1910, physicist, Robert A. Millikan, first measured the charge on the electron, which is the fundamental electric charge, with his classic oil drop experiment.
robert millikan • millikan oil drop experiment • electrical charge • electric charge • oil drop experiment
Orhan Pamuk: Istanbul's Huzun
Orhan Pamuk, author of "My Name is Red", "Snow", "The White Castle", and "The Black Book", is Turkey's most prominent writer and a politically controversial figure.
orhan pamuk • istanbul • nobel prize for literature • my name is red • the white castle
Orhan Pamuk, author of "My Name is Red", "Snow", "The White Castle", and "The Black Book", is Turkey's most prominent writer and a politically controversial figure.
orhan pamuk • istanbul • nobel prize for literature • my name is red • the white castle
Raymond Davis Jr - Tenacity and Solar Neutrinos
Raymond Davis Jr. devoted his career to the little researched field of cosmic neutrinos, demonstrating that the energy of the sun is released during the fusion of hydrogen and helium. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002 and helped start the field of neutrino-astronomy.
raymond davis jr • neutrino-astronomy • cosmic neutrino • solar neutrino • brookhaven national laboratory
Raymond Davis Jr. devoted his career to the little researched field of cosmic neutrinos, demonstrating that the energy of the sun is released during the fusion of hydrogen and helium. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002 and helped start the field of neutrino-astronomy.
raymond davis jr • neutrino-astronomy • cosmic neutrino • solar neutrino • brookhaven national laboratory
Richard E. Smalley - Fullerenes and Nanotubes
Richard E. Smalley is a Nobel Prize winning chemist at Rice University. He was part of the team that developed supersonic beam laser spectroscopy, as well as the team that discovered fullerenes.
nobel prize in chemistry • buckminsterfullerene • buckeyball • buckeytube • nanotube
Richard E. Smalley is a Nobel Prize winning chemist at Rice University. He was part of the team that developed supersonic beam laser spectroscopy, as well as the team that discovered fullerenes.
nobel prize in chemistry • buckminsterfullerene • buckeyball • buckeytube • nanotube
Roderick MacKinnon - Biophysicist and the Ion Channel
Roderick MacKinnon, professor at the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Rockefeller University, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 for his work on the structure and mechanism of ion channels. He is a visiting researcher at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
roderick mackinnon • brookhaven national laboratory • hhmi investigator • biophysist • ion channel
Roderick MacKinnon, professor at the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Rockefeller University, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 for his work on the structure and mechanism of ion channels. He is a visiting researcher at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
roderick mackinnon • brookhaven national laboratory • hhmi investigator • biophysist • ion channel
Ten Good Reasons to Read SAUL BELLOW
I'll give you Ten Good Reasons. Saul Bellow is the chronicler of the Western world, his thumbprint is in every sentence of his prolific output. His skill at matching humor with realism is unmatched. Well, now you have eleven reasons to read Saul Bellow.
saul bellow • nobel prize • martin amis • christmas books • prizes
I'll give you Ten Good Reasons. Saul Bellow is the chronicler of the Western world, his thumbprint is in every sentence of his prolific output. His skill at matching humor with realism is unmatched. Well, now you have eleven reasons to read Saul Bellow.
saul bellow • nobel prize • martin amis • christmas books • prizes
The Noble Criminal Defense Lawyer
Should the guilty have lawyers? Discussion of zealous defense attorneys and their role in the criminal justice system
crime • defense • lawyer • guilty • nazi
Should the guilty have lawyers? Discussion of zealous defense attorneys and their role in the criminal justice system
crime • defense • lawyer • guilty • nazi
The Pulitzer -v- Nobel Scorecard
Not all of our favorite classics have won even one of these awards and yet we love them just as much. Check the scorecard to see if your favorite is among the winners!
pulitzer • nobel • hemingway • thoreau • wharton
Not all of our favorite classics have won even one of these awards and yet we love them just as much. Check the scorecard to see if your favorite is among the winners!
pulitzer • nobel • hemingway • thoreau • wharton
William Faulkner's Rowan Oak
The home of William Faulkner is open for public tours.
william faulkner • rowan oak • oxford • mississippi • literary tours
The home of William Faulkner is open for public tours.
william faulkner • rowan oak • oxford • mississippi • literary tours
Marie Curie-Sklodowska Studies Mysterious Rays
Marie Curie, born in November, is one of the world's most famous scientist. Here is the story of the two chemical elements that she discovered and the two Nobel Prizes that she won.
marie curie • chemical elements • discovery
Marie Curie, born in November, is one of the world's most famous scientist. Here is the story of the two chemical elements that she discovered and the two Nobel Prizes that she won.
marie curie • chemical elements • discovery
George Andrew Olah - Carbocations and Chemistry
George A Olah has dedicated his life to organic chemistry. Currently, Distinguished Professor and Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry at USC Los Angeles, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 for his work in carbocation chemistry.
george olah • carbocation • nobel • hydrocarbons • organic chemistry
George A Olah has dedicated his life to organic chemistry. Currently, Distinguished Professor and Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry at USC Los Angeles, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 for his work in carbocation chemistry.
george olah • carbocation • nobel • hydrocarbons • organic chemistry
Niels Bohr, Physicist
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
niels bohr physicist • niels bohr brief biography • niels bohr atomic structure • niels bohr atomic theory • niels bohr discoveries
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
niels bohr physicist • niels bohr brief biography • niels bohr atomic structure • niels bohr atomic theory • niels bohr discoveries
Canadian Nobel Winners
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Mario Molina - The Hole in the Ozone
Mario Molina shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1995 for his research into the impact of CFCs on the upper atmosphere.
mario molina • chlorofluorocarbons • cfc • ozone • hole in ozone
Mario Molina shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1995 for his research into the impact of CFCs on the upper atmosphere.
mario molina • chlorofluorocarbons • cfc • ozone • hole in ozone
Ahmed Zewail - Femtochemistry and Laser Spectroscopy
Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry. Using his technology, scientists are able to see "pictures" of chemical reactions as they happen.
ahmed zewail • nobel prize in chemistry • femtochemistry • femtosecond • california institute of technology
Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry. Using his technology, scientists are able to see "pictures" of chemical reactions as they happen.
ahmed zewail • nobel prize in chemistry • femtochemistry • femtosecond • california institute of technology
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
gabriel garcia marquez • garcia marquez biography • colombian novelist and short story writer • garcia marquez magic realism • colombian nobel prize in literature
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
gabriel garcia marquez • garcia marquez biography • colombian novelist and short story writer • garcia marquez magic realism • colombian nobel prize in literature
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