Description
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
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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
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