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Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize is the brainchild of the late Alfred Nobel. It was created due to Nobel’s desire to recognize individuals who contributed to the advancement of physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, literature and peace.

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Are taxes paid on the nobel peace prize?

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Yes, the Nobel Peace Prize is considered taxable income in the United States and other countries, subject to income tax laws. Recipients may be required to report the prize money as income and pay applicable taxes on it.

Why was elizabeth blackburn awarded the nobel prize in 2009?

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Elizabeth Blackburn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 for her discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase. Her research shed light on the role of telomeres in cellular aging and cancer development.

What do the letters on the nobel prize coin stand for?

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The letters on the Nobel Prize medal stand for the founder of the prize, Alfred Nobel. The front of the medal typically features a portrait of Alfred Nobel and the reverse side usually has a relevant design to the specific field of the prize awarded.

Who won an Emmy and Grammy and Nobel Peace Prize?

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Barack Obama is the only person who has won all three awards. He won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album in 2006 and 2008, an Emmy for Outstanding Spoken Word Album in 2020, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.

Where in Stockholm Nobel Prize is given?

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The Nobel Prize is awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony held at the Stockholm Concert Hall on December 10th each year.

What did Marie win in the Nobel Prize for?

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Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel for their research on radioactivity. She later won a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her discovery of the elements radium and polonium.

What are the prizes in a humorous contest?

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Prizes in a humorous contest can include items like funny trophies, joke gifts, or humorous certificates. These prizes are usually meant to be light-hearted and bring laughter to the participants.

How many British citizens award Nobel prizes?

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As of 2021, a total of 123 British citizens have been awarded the Nobel Prize.

When was fritz haber awarded the Nobel Prize?

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Fritz Haber was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918 for his work on synthesizing ammonia from its elements, which revolutionized the production of fertilizers and ultimately increased food production worldwide.

What is offered as a prize at ignoble ceremony?

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The Ig Nobel prize ceremony is an annual event that is a parody of the Nobel prize ceremony. The prizes vary by category and year, usually the prizes are a small plaque or statue, much like the Nobel prizes.

What prizes were given?

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Various prizes were given for exceptional performance, such as cash rewards, gift cards, certificates of achievement, and trophies. Winners were also recognized with public acknowledgement to motivate and encourage continued success.

How old do you have to be to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

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There is no specific age requirement to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The youngest recipient in history was Malala Yousafzai, who was awarded the prize at the age of 17 in 2014.

What is the answers to the story the nobel prize by gwyneth larsen?

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I'm unable to provide the full text of the story "The Nobel Prize" by Gwyneth Larsen. However, it is a short story about a young girl named Helga who wins the Nobel Prize for her scientific research. The story explores themes of accomplishment, recognition, and the impact of success on Helga's life.

Why didn't Jorge Luis Borges get the nobel prize?

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Jorge Luis Borges was a prominent Argentine writer known for his innovative literary style and philosophical themes. One reason he may not have received the Nobel Prize in Literature is that the selection process is highly competitive and subjective, with many deserving authors not receiving the award. Additionally, Borges' controversial political views and criticism of certain governments may have played a role in the decision-making process by the Nobel committee.

Do you get the prizes in ixl.com?

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IXL does offer rewards such as certificates and virtual awards for completing certain challenges and tasks within the platform, but these are not physical prizes that can be shipped or received outside of the website.

When did neil's bohr son win the nobel prize?

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Neil Bohr's son, Aage Bohr, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1975 for his work on the structure of atomic nuclei.

Why was Roosevelt awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906?

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Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for mediating the end of the Russo-Japanese War, helping to negotiate the Treaty of Portsmouth between Russia and Japan. His efforts to bring peace between the two nations were seen as a significant achievement in international diplomacy.

How much is the Nobel Prize worth today?

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The Nobel Prize is valued at around $1.1 million per category, but the actual amount can vary due to fluctuations in the stock market and the Swedish krona exchange rate.

Can you name 10 Nobel Prize winners of 1910?

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Only 4 people and one organization won Nobel prizes in 1910:

  • The Nobel Prize in Physics - Johannes Diderik van der Waals (one of my favorites because I used to do work in Thermodynamics and equations of state)
  • The Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Otto Wallach
  • The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - Albrecht Kossel
  • The Nobel Prize in Literature - Paul Johann Ludwig Heyse
  • The Nobel Peace Prize - Bureau international permanent de la Paix (Permanent International Peace Bureau)

Can you name 10 Nobel Prize winners of 1903?

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The Nobel Prize winners in 1903 were Henri Becquerel, Pierre Curie, and Marie Curie for Physics; Svante Arrhenius for Chemistry; Niels Ryberg Finsen for Physiology or Medicine; and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson for Literature.

Can you name 10 Nobel Prize winners of 1902?

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Only 7 people won Nobel prizes in 1902:

  • The Nobel Prize in Physics - Hendrik Antoon Lorentz, Pieter Zeeman
  • The Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Hermann Emil Fischer
  • The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - Ronald Ross
  • The Nobel Prize in Literature - Christian Matthias Theodor Mommsen
  • The Nobel Peace Prize - Élie Ducommun, Charles Albert Gobat

Can you name 10 Nobel Prize wnners of 1959?

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  1. Emilio Segrè and Owen Chamberlain for the discovery of the antiproton.
  2. Arthur Kornberg for his discovery of the mechanisms in the biological synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
  3. Severo Ochoa and Arthur Kornberg for their discovery of the mechanisms in the biological synthesis of ribonucleic acid (RNA).
  4. Jaroslav Heyrovský for the development of the polarographic methods of analysis.
  5. Salvadore Luria for his discoveries concerning the replication mechanism and the genetic structure of viruses.
  6. Arthur Schawlow for his fundamental theoretical work in the field of quantum electronics, which led to the construction of lasers.
  7. Nicolay Gennadiyevich Basov and Aleksandr Prokhorov for fundamental work in the field of quantum electronics, which led to the construction of lasers.
  8. Severo Ochoa for his discovery of the mechanisms in the biological synthesis of ribonucleic acid (RNA).
  9. Francois Jacob and Andre Lwoff for their discoveries concerning genetic control of enzyme and virus synthesis.
  10. Charles Hard Townes for fundamental work in the field of quantum electronics, which led to the construction of lasers.

Can you name 10 Nobel Prize winners of 1921?

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Sure, here are 10 Nobel Prize winners from 1921:

  1. Albert Einstein (Physics)
  2. Frederick Soddy (Chemistry)
  3. Niels Bohr (Physics)
  4. Karl Landsteiner (Physiology or Medicine)
  5. Anatole France (Literature)
  6. Hjalmar Branting (Peace)
  7. Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (Physics)
  8. Charles Nicolle (Physiology or Medicine)
  9. Christian Morgenstern (Literature)
  10. Theodor Svedberg (Chemistry)

Can you name 10 Nobel Prize winners of 1913?

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  1. Physics: Heike Kamerlingh Onnes
  2. Chemistry: Alfred Werner
  3. Medicine: Charles Richet
  4. Literature: Rabindranath Tagore