The annual Nobel Prizes must “stand up” for scientific learning and free inquiry in an age when both are under growing threat, the new head of the foundation that oversees the honours has warned.

In 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace – the Nobel ...

For someone with “a hyper-fixation” about winning the Nobel ... Alfred Nobel, a 19th century chemist and entrepreneur. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gleefully posted: “If you’d ...

Frydnes emphasized another key point during the interview: “The heart of Alfred Nobel's vision was that individuals can make a difference.” Even in the face of great challenges, individuals ...

Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. The laureates are invited to receive their awards at ceremonies on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death. Larson reported from Washington, D.C, and Valdes from ...

He took his M.D. in 1927 at the Helsinki university where he continued ... 1949) was granted Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2016 together with Oliver Hart (b.

John Nash at Novel Prize Ceremony. Alicia Nash. Alfred Nobel, the Swedish industrial giant and inventor, did not include economics when he put together his 1894 will and created prizes in physics ...

This year's Nobel Prize award ceremony will take place on 10th December in Stockholm, Sweden, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, who founded the competition in 1901. Last year's Nobel ...