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Groundbreaking Microscope Achievements Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
By Jeanna Bryner published
This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for developing a type of microscopy that could reach the nanodimension and reveal the inner workings of live cells at work.
Do People Expect Too Much From DNA Data? (Op-Ed)
By Walter Gilbert published
Walter Gilbert, the 1980 winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, discusses the future of DNA sequencing.
Celebrating Silly Science at the Ig Nobels: How to Watch Live Tonight
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Science lovers with a sense of humor take note: it's almost time for the annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, hosted by Harvard University.
Ig Nobels to Honor the Hilarious Side of Science on Thursday
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Don't think science is funny? Think again. The 24th annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony, an event that honors the hilarious side of scientific research and discovery, is being held this week.
Sold! Nobel Prize for Neutron Discovery Auctioned for $329,000
By Megan Gannon published
The 1935 Nobel Prize in physics awarded to English scientist James Chadwick for his discovery of the neutron was sold at auction this week for $329,000.
Nobel Prize of Neutron Discoverer to Be Sold at Auction
By Megan Gannon published
The 1935 Nobel Prize awarded to English physicist James Chadwick for his discovery of the neutron will be offered at Tuesday morning (June 3).
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