Nobel Prize: Is the award still relevant today? DW 10/07/2024
Briefly

The Nobel Prizes originated from one guilt-ridden scientist's final will and testament Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite. Nobel's goal was to reward outstanding science to "those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind." This highlights the original intent behind the Nobel Prizes and emphasizes their importance in recognizing significant contributions to society.
"Doubtless they're the Mount Everest of science. The Nobel Prizes show the pinnacle of scientific discoveries, and there's an emotive attachment to them," said Rajib Dasgupta, a physician and professor of public health based in New Delhi, India. This statement encapsulates the high regard in which the Nobel Prizes are held and the emotional connection that accompanies such prestigious recognition.
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