22 min

The Brightest Brains: 2021 Nobel Prize Contributions Heart of Science

    • Life Sciences

The Nobel Prize is an annual celebration of excellence and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the world. The 13 Nobel Laureates of 2021 were recognized for their revolutionary research and contributions, from pain receptors to molecule-building tools to climate change models and beyond. Join Rachel and Elaha to explore the various contributions of these laureates and learn who has a higher spice tolerance.

Resources for the Listener:

Klaus Hasselman Interview NobelPrize.org

NYT Article Full List of 2021 Nobel Prize Winners

David Julius: The Science of Pain and Touch Video

Syukuro Manabe’s Climate Model

"This work holds up a light for other scientists going forward.” NobelPrize.org Video

NobelPrize.org Chemistry Limonene Molecule

The Guardian - Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah Review

Nobel Peace Prize Presentation

2021 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony (Full) Video

Follow Heart of Science on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ at @HeartofSciPod

⁠⁠More episode references, links, and transcript⁠⁠

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:47 - Nobel Prize Background

04:50 - 2021 Physiology or Medicine Laureates

07:45 - 2021 Physics Laureates 

13:36 - 2021 Chemistry Laureates

17:30 - 2021 Literature Laureates

17:54 - 2021 Peace Laureates

18:47 - 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics

20:46 - Key Takeaways, Listener Spotlight, and Ways to Support the Podcast

Please note that Heart of Science is a conversation between the speakers with underpinnings in recent scientific and medical literature at the time of the recording date. The information provided in this show is not intended as a substitute for medical or health advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical or health advice given to you from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Heart of Science, its hosts, guests, and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.


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The Nobel Prize is an annual celebration of excellence and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the world. The 13 Nobel Laureates of 2021 were recognized for their revolutionary research and contributions, from pain receptors to molecule-building tools to climate change models and beyond. Join Rachel and Elaha to explore the various contributions of these laureates and learn who has a higher spice tolerance.

Resources for the Listener:

Klaus Hasselman Interview NobelPrize.org

NYT Article Full List of 2021 Nobel Prize Winners

David Julius: The Science of Pain and Touch Video

Syukuro Manabe’s Climate Model

"This work holds up a light for other scientists going forward.” NobelPrize.org Video

NobelPrize.org Chemistry Limonene Molecule

The Guardian - Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah Review

Nobel Peace Prize Presentation

2021 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony (Full) Video

Follow Heart of Science on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ at @HeartofSciPod

⁠⁠More episode references, links, and transcript⁠⁠

⁠⁠Enjoyed this show? Please write us a review here⁠⁠ - even one sentence helps!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:47 - Nobel Prize Background

04:50 - 2021 Physiology or Medicine Laureates

07:45 - 2021 Physics Laureates 

13:36 - 2021 Chemistry Laureates

17:30 - 2021 Literature Laureates

17:54 - 2021 Peace Laureates

18:47 - 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics

20:46 - Key Takeaways, Listener Spotlight, and Ways to Support the Podcast

Please note that Heart of Science is a conversation between the speakers with underpinnings in recent scientific and medical literature at the time of the recording date. The information provided in this show is not intended as a substitute for medical or health advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical or health advice given to you from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Heart of Science, its hosts, guests, and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heartofscience/message

22 min