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1. Chemistry computations earn Nobel prize

Author

Wu, Corinna

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- 1998 AD, Quantum theory -- Achievements and awards -- 1998 AD, Science and technology
Abstract

Computers have revolutionized many scientific disciplines, and the field of chemistry is no exception. In recognition of that fact, the 1998 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists [...]

Published
1998

2. Physics Nobel spotlights quantum effect

Author

Peterson, Ivars

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- 1998 AD, Quantum Hall effect -- Achievements and awards -- 1998 AD, Science and technology
Abstract

The discovery in 1982 that a cold cloud of electrons in a powerful magnetic field can display unusual behavior came as a great surprise to researchers. At temperatures near absolute [...]

Published
1998

3. Medical Nobel prize says yes to NO

Author

Travis, John

Subjects
Nobel Prizes -- 1998 AD, Nitroglycerin -- Health aspects -- Research, Nitric oxide -- Research -- Health aspects, Science and technology
Abstract

In the 1860s, Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, an explosive using the volatile compound nitroglycerin. Yet, when a doctor prescribed nitroglycerin to treat his heart disease, Nobel refused the treatment, believing [...]

Published
1998

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