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The Nobel Prize: 1901 - 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.

DW.DE

German Nobel Prize Winners - a History

Two German scientists received Nobel Prizes this year. They join a large group of German Nobel laureates. (10.10.2007) 

Germany's Gerhard Ertl Gets Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Gerhard Ertl of Germany won the 2007 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces, the Nobel jury said on Wednesday, Oct. 10. (10.10.2007) 

German and French Science Duo Share Nobel Physics Prize

Peter Grünberg of Germany and Albert Fert of France have been awarded the Nobel Physics Prize Tuesday for their work which led to the miniaturized hard disk, one of the breakthroughs of modern information technology. (09.10.2007) 

The Nobel Prize: Did You Know…?

How much do you know about the Nobel Prize? DW-WORLD.DE takes a look at who and what are behind one of the most prestigious awards in the world. (11.10.2007) 

Nobel Prize Could Make Scientists Superstars, Says Expert

It's hard work to become a scientist, said Manfred Lindinger from the German daily FAZ. It didn't surprise him a bit that two Germans won the Nobel Prize this year. (11.10.2007) 

Audios and videos on the topic

DW-RADIO Interviews Nobel Laureate Grünberg

Alfred Nobel: A Prize to Ease His Conscience?

Peter Grünberg Wins the Nobel Prize in Physics

Gerhard Ertl Wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

British author Doris Lessing Wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Nobel Prize Goes to German Chemist

German Physicist Wins Nobel Prize

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