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Announcements for Nobel Prize Winners Commence with the Medicine Award Reveal

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A six-day series of Nobel Prize announcements is set to kick off on Monday, beginning with the disclosure of the recipient of the award in the field of medicine.

Last year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Swedish researcher Svante Paabo for groundbreaking work in human evolution. His research deciphered secrets of Neanderthal DNA, offering crucial understanding of the human immune system, including susceptibilities to severe cases of COVID-19.

The achievement marked the second Nobel Prize for the Paabo family; Svante Paabo’s father, Sune Bergstrom, had previously won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1982.

The schedule for Nobel Prize announcements is as follows: the physics prize will be declared on Tuesday, chemistry on Wednesday, and literature on Thursday. The announcement for the Nobel Peace Prize is slated for Friday, while the economics award will be revealed on October 9.

Each Nobel Prize carries a monetary component of 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1 million USD). This sum originates from a legacy fund established by Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor who conceived of the awards and who passed away in 1896.

Due to the declining value of the Swedish currency, the prize fund was augmented by an additional 1 million kronor for this year.

Laureates are formally invited to attend award ceremonies scheduled for December 10, which marks the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. In line with Nobel’s stipulations, the ceremony for the esteemed Peace Prize takes place in Oslo, while all other award ceremonies are held in Stockholm.


Reporting for this story was conducted by Corder from The Hague, Netherlands.

For comprehensive coverage on Nobel Prizes, visit https://bigbignews.net/nobel-prizes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nobel Prize Announcements

When do the Nobel Prize announcements begin?

The Nobel Prize announcements begin on Monday and extend over a six-day period.

Who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine last year?

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded last year to Swedish scientist Svante Paabo for his groundbreaking research in human evolution, specifically focusing on Neanderthal DNA and its implications for the human immune system.

Are there any other Nobel laureates in Svante Paabo’s family?

Yes, Svante Paabo’s father, Sune Bergstrom, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1982.

What other Nobel Prizes will be announced during the week?

Following the Medicine award on Monday, the Physics prize will be announced on Tuesday, Chemistry on Wednesday, and Literature on Thursday. The Nobel Peace Prize will be disclosed on Friday, and the Economics award is scheduled for October 9.

How much is the cash award associated with each Nobel Prize?

Each Nobel Prize carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor, which is approximately $1 million USD.

Why was the prize money increased this year?

The prize money was increased by 1 million Swedish kronor this year due to the declining value of the Swedish currency.

When and where are the Nobel Prize ceremonies held?

The Nobel Prize ceremonies are held on December 10, which is the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. The Peace Prize ceremony takes place in Oslo, as per Nobel’s wishes, while ceremonies for all other awards are held in Stockholm.

Who reported this news?

The news was reported by Corder from The Hague, Netherlands.

Where can I find comprehensive coverage on the Nobel Prizes?

For comprehensive coverage on the Nobel Prizes, you can visit the website https://bigbignews.net/nobel-prizes.

More about Nobel Prize Announcements

  • Nobel Foundation Official Website
  • Alfred Nobel Biography
  • Last Year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • Currency Value and Nobel Prize Money
  • Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies
  • Coverage by Corder

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5 comments

AnnaSophia October 2, 2023 - 11:07 am

Good to know they’ve upped the prize money. With inflation and all, makes total sense. also, why is the peace prize in Oslo and the rest in Stockholm? just curious.

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JohnDoe October 2, 2023 - 3:59 pm

Wow, two Nobels in one family! thats some serious brains there. Paabo’s work on Neanderthal DNA is groundbreaking, cant wait to see who wins this year.

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TechGuy October 2, 2023 - 7:58 pm

December 10, noted. Gonna stream all the ceremonies this year. and kudos to Corder for the report, keep up the good work.

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Mike87 October 3, 2023 - 2:25 am

Where do they get all this prize money from. a million bucks is no joke, and they give it out every year.

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Sarah_M October 3, 2023 - 6:16 am

Schedule looks packed, from Medicine to economics. Its like the Oscars but for intellectuals lol. Also, didn’t know the prize money was affected by currency value.

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