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The Nobel Prize

October 11, 2007
Nobel Prize Medallion

Two Germans were among those honored with the Nobel Prize this year: Peter Grünberg in physics and Gerhard Ertl in chemistry.

Click on the links below for a closer look at the 2007 recipients, the history of the award, Alfred Nobel and the people who've been recognized for their contributions to mankind.

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German Nobel Laureates

Germany has a long tradition of Nobel Prize winners, especially in physics and chemistry.
October 10, 2007

German Wins Nobel Prize

The Swedish Royal Academy awarded Gerhard Ertl the Nobel Prize for his physical chemistry research.
October 10, 2007

Nobel Physics Prize

A German and a French scientist have won the 2007 Nobel Prize for Physics.
October 9, 2007

Pod0910Nobel Prize/Physics

englisch: Pod0910Nobel Prize/Physics - Produziert: 09.10.2007 - 20:01:28 von Caldwell
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Nobel Prize for Physics for Peter Grünberg - je 10.10.2007 08 UTC

This year's Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to two European scientists -- Peter Grünberg of Germany and Albert Fert of France. The men were singled out by the Nobel committee for their discovery of a technique that revolutionized hard disk and digital technology.
October 10, 2007

Nobel Prize for Chemistry is awarded to Germany's Gerhard Ertl - je 10.10.2007 18

A professor and researcher from Berlin has won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. The 71-year-old Gerhard Ertl was awarded the prize for his work which has helped develop cleaner car exhaust systems and explain the depletion of the ozone layer.
October 10, 2007

British author Doris Lessing wins this year's Nobel Prize for literature - je 11.10.2007 16

The 2007 Nobel Prize for literature has gone to the British novelist Doris Lessing. Her novels cover a wide range of genres, including feminism, politics as well as her youth in Africa. She is the oldest person and one of only a handful of women to win the literature award.
October 11, 2007

The Nobel Prize

How much do you know about the Nobel Prize? DW-WORLD.DE takes a look behind the curtains.
October 11, 2007

German Nobel Winners

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The Nobel Prize

It's hard work to become a scientist, said Manfred Lindinger from the German daily FAZ.
October 11, 2007
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