The Nobel Prize

"I've benefitted in my own lab from having a diverse lab of coworkers." Laureates Andrea Ghez and Carolyn Bertozzi speak about the importance of diversity.

Do you know which physics laureate received the prize twice? Find out who has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics on 8 October. Don't miss the announcement of this year's laureate(s).

What would you do after finding out you've been awarded the Nobel Prize? For Albert Einstein, he decided to start writing a manuscript regarding the theory of general relativity. Einstein discovered he had been awarded the 1921 physics prize when he was travelling in Southeast Asia. He then started work on a new manuscript which incorporated a variant of his theory of general relativity. Next month we'll find out who has been awarded this year's physics prize. See the full list of dates and times for this year's Nobel Prize announcements: https://bit.ly/2QRp4Jp

From cat–human communication to investigating the "five-second rule" for dropping food on the ground. This research might not have been awarded a Nobel Prize, but they were awarded "Ig Nobel Prizes" – which first makes people laugh, and then makes them think. Physics laureate Andre Geim is the only person to have received both a Nobel Prize and an Ig Nobel Prize. Geim was awarded his Ig Nobel in 2000 for using magnets to levitate a frog. Ten years later, Geim received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for creating graphene, after using sticky tape to create a material just one atom thick.

Last year’s economic sciences laureate Claudia Goldin investigated the gender gap in earnings, and showed that the bulk of this difference is now between men and women in the same occupation, and that it largely arises with the birth of the first child. What research will be recognised by this year's prize? Learn more about this year's Nobel Prize announcements: https://bit.ly/2QRp4Jp

Irène Joliot-Curie was a battlefield radiologist, activist, politician, and daughter of two of the most famous scientists in the world: Marie Skłodowska and Pierre Curie. Discover her journey to her own Nobel Prize: https://bit.ly/2D7FAzk

On the morning of October 2009, structural biologist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan was in a bad mood because his day had not started well. On his way to work, his bike had gotten a flat tyre, which caused him to arrive late to his office at University of Cambridge. As he arrived at the office, the telephone rang, telling Ramakrishnan to hold for an important phone call from Stockholm. He answered angrily: “Whoever put you up to this – I don’t believe you!” The general secretary joined the call to congratulate the newly awarded chemistry laureate, who was still very sceptical. The general secretary tried to convince him that it was true. Still, it wasn't until Ramakrishnan got to speak with the committee member Måns Ehrenberg (who he had met before) that he was convinced. He then heard the laughter in the background - he was on loudspeaker... Who will get a phone call from Stockholm in a few weeks? Make sure you're following our social channels.

Have you ever heard of the Suzuki reaction? The reaction is named after chemist Akira Suzuki, who was awarded the chemistry prize in 2010. Suzuki couplings have become a staple way for chemists to join carbon atoms together - they have been used to create polymers that emit light, to develop light-capturing molecules and more. Learn more about Akira Suzuki: https://bit.ly/2zwaPlB Photos: Akira Suzuki in his laboratory. A molecular model that Suzuki successfully created by artificial means.

Why are the kernels in corncobs different colours? The explanation lies in how different genes are expressed. These corncobs were part of Barbara McClintock's studies on genetics and "jumping genes". She showed that parts of the corn's genetic code can shift from one place to another within its chromosomes. This is why corn kernels have different colours. It took time before McClintock's discoveries were widely accepted, but since then, they have had a revolutionary effect on the field of genetics. Barbara McClintock was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Who will receive this year's prize? Read more: https://bit.ly/2QRp4Jp

"Without nuclear arms we run less risk of being drawn into the orbit of the great powers, with their hyper-dangerous weapons.” - Peace prize laureate Alva Myrdal Myrdal worked to improve conditions for the working class in Sweden and held prominent positions in the UN. In her view, Sweden, as a neutral nation, should work for the disarmament of the superpowers. She was especially concerned about the nuclear arms race and sought to establish nuclear-free zones in Europe. What will this year's peace prize focus on? We will be live streaming the announcement of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on 11 October on our social channels. Don't miss it! Learn more about Alva Myrdal: https://bit.ly/3ysGLtm