The Brightest Brains: 2021 Nobel Prize Contributions
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The Nobel Prize is an annual celebration of excellence and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the world. The 13 Nobel Laureates of 2021 were recognized for their revolutionary research and contributions, from pain receptors to molecule-building tools to climate change models and beyond. Join Rachel and Elaha to explore the various contributions of these laureates and learn who has a higher spice tolerance. Resources for the Listener: Klaus Hasselman Interview NobelPrize.org NYT Article Full List of 2021 Nobel Prize Winners David Julius: The Science of Pain and Touch Video Syukuro Manabe’s Climate Model "This work holds up a light for other scientists going forward.” NobelPrize.org Video NobelPrize.org Chemistry Limonene Molecule The Guardian - Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah Review Nobel Peace Prize Presentation 2021 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony (Full) Video Follow Heart of Science on Instagram and Twitter at @HeartofSciPod More episode references, links, and transcript Enjoyed this show? Please write us a review here - even one sentence helps! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - Nobel Prize Background 04:50 - 2021 Physiology or Medicine Laureates 07:45 - 2021 Physics Laureates  13:36 - 2021 Chemistry Laureates 17:30 - 2021 Literature Laureates 17:54 - 2021 Peace Laureates 18:47 - 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics 20:46 - Key Takeaways, Listener Spotlight, and Ways to Support the Podcast Please note that Heart of Science is a conversation between the speakers with underpinnings in recent scientific and medical literature at the time of the recording date. The information provided in this show is not intended as a substitute for medical or health advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical or health advice given to you from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Heart of Science, its hosts, guests, and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heartofscience/message
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