Nobel Prize 2024 Winners: Achievements You Should Know
The Nobel Prize announcements for 2024 began on October 7 and will continue till October 14. These awards, which first started in 1901, recognize significant contributions in fields like Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economics. Each winner this year will receive 11 million Swedish crowns (around $1.1 million USD).
Schedule of Announcements
The Nobel Prizes are being revealed one by one, starting with the Medicine award. Here’s a quick look at what has been announced so far:
2024 Nobel Prize Winners (Announced So Far)
Physiology or Medicine (2024)
- Winners: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
- Achievement: Discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its role in gene regulation.
Physics (2024)
- Winners: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
- Achievement: Work on Machine Learning and development of artificial neural networks.
Chemistry (2024)
- Winners: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper
- Achievement: Advancements in computational protein design and protein structure prediction.
Peace Prize (To Be Announced)
Economics (To Be Announced)
A Brief History of the Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Prizes were founded by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist. In his will, he designated that these prizes be awarded to those who bring the greatest benefit to humanity.
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences selects the winners for Physics and Chemistry.
- The Karolinska Institutet decides the winners for Physiology or Medicine.
- The Swedish Academy is responsible for the Literature Prize.
- The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee chosen by the Norwegian Parliament.
Nobel Week and Ceremony
The Nobel Prizes are celebrated during Nobel Week, with a grand ceremony held on December 10, which is also the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. Awards for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Literature are presented in Stockholm, while the Peace Prize ceremony takes place in Oslo.
Notable Facts
- Since the beginning, Nobel Prizes and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences have been awarded 621 times to over 1,000 individuals and organizations.
- Each winner receives a gold medal featuring Alfred Nobel’s image, along with an intricately designed diploma. The Literature Prize diploma is especially famous for its medieval artistry.
This year's Nobel winners continue the legacy of innovation and humanity. Stay tuned for more announcements!
