Nobel Prize announcements are underway

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In summary, Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy. The upcoming schedule for Nobel Prizes includes Physics on October 4th, Chemistry on October 5th, Peace on October 7th, and Economic Sciences on October 10th, with Literature to be announced at a later date. Discussions have already begun on the Physics and Chemistry prizes, and Bob Dylan was recently announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. The location of the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm may be confused with Oslo by some.
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I just heard about this on Facebook.

CONGRATULATE YOSHINORI OHSUMI, awarded the 2016 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine.
"for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy"​

I have no idea what an "autophagy" is. But if someone wins a Nobel Prize for it, I should probably google that.
After my nap of course.

Upcoming schedule:
04 Oct: Physics
05 Oct: Chemistry
07 Oct: Peace
10 Oct: Economic Sciences
later__: Literature​
 
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gravity waves guys were snubbed i feel. probably get it next year though.
 
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Bob Dylan won the Nobel for Literature.:cool:
 
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Bob Dylan won the Nobel for Literature.:cool:
Stockholm is a suburb of Oslo??:)
 
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Stockholm is a suburb of Oslo??:)
Is it? I don't know lol.
 

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1. What is the Nobel Prize and why is it important?

The Nobel Prize is an international award that recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in various fields, including physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economics, and peace. It is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world and is a symbol of exceptional human accomplishments.

2. When are the Nobel Prize announcements made?

The Nobel Prize announcements are typically made in the months of October and November each year. The exact dates may vary, but the Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, and Physiology or Medicine are usually announced in early October, while the Nobel Prize in Literature is announced in mid-October. The Nobel Peace Prize is announced in early October and the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences is announced in mid-October.

3. How are Nobel Prize winners selected?

The Nobel Prize winners are selected by various academies and committees that are specific to each award category. These organizations nominate and review potential candidates based on their contributions and impact in their respective fields. The final decision is made by the Nobel Committee, which is composed of experts appointed by the respective academies.

4. Who is eligible for the Nobel Prize?

According to the will of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize, the awards can be given to individuals or organizations regardless of nationality, gender, or age. However, the achievements must have a significant and lasting impact in the respective fields. Posthumous nominations are not accepted, but if a winner passes away before receiving the award, it may still be awarded posthumously.

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