JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why Does Anyone Care About the Nobel Prize?

  • Published In: Atlantic.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Salim-Peyer, Gisela 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the significance and origin of the Nobel Prize. Topics discussed include information on Columbia University chemist, Martin Chalfie's life as a Nobel laureate in chemistry, insight on businessman Alfred Nobel's idea to establish a prize for sciences, culture, and peace, and comparison of the Nobel Prize with the Breakthrough Prize, created by Mark Zuckerberg and other tech billionaires.

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic.com. 2024/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180314255

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