Nobel Prize Winners of 2021

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This week, the respective prize-awarding institutions have announced the winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize.
The recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature and Peace were announced on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of October respectively.
The winner of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is expected to be announced on 11 October.
The award ceremony itself, as per tradition, is expected to take place on 10 December – the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
Check out Sputnik's photo gallery that shows the winners of the Nobel Prize this year.
© REUTERS / HandoutsA combination image shows the eight winners of the 2021 Nobel Prizes in medicine, chemistry, physics and literature. From L-R, top-bottom are: medicine Nobel winners Ardem Patapoutian and David Julius; physics Nobel winners Giorgio Parisi, Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann; chemistry Nobel winners Benjamin List and David MacMillan; and literature Nobel winner Abdulrazak Gurnah.
Лауреаты Нобелевской премии 2021 - Sputnik International
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A combination image shows the eight winners of the 2021 Nobel Prizes in medicine, chemistry, physics and literature. From L-R, top-bottom are: medicine Nobel winners Ardem Patapoutian and David Julius; physics Nobel winners Giorgio Parisi, Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann; chemistry Nobel winners Benjamin List and David MacMillan; and literature Nobel winner Abdulrazak Gurnah.
© REUTERS / Wolfgang RattayGerman scientist Benjamin List, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with David MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, celebrates with well-wishers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, October 6, 2021.
Немецкий ученый Бенджамин Лист празднует в Институте исследования угля Макса Планка в Мюльхайм-ан-дер-Рур, Германия - Sputnik International
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German scientist Benjamin List, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with David MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, celebrates with well-wishers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, October 6, 2021.
© REUTERS / Mike Segar Princeton University meteorologist Professor Syukuro Manabe, who won a share of the 2021 Nobel Prize in physics, attends a press conference as Stephan Fueglistaler and Deborah Prentice clap hands to congratulate him at the university in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., October 5, 2021.
Метеоролог из Принстонского университета профессор Сюкуро Манабе присутствует на пресс-конференции, США - Sputnik International
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Princeton University meteorologist Professor Syukuro Manabe, who won a share of the 2021 Nobel Prize in physics, attends a press conference as Stephan Fueglistaler and Deborah Prentice clap hands to congratulate him at the university in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., October 5, 2021.
© REUTERS / Fabian Bimmer German Klaus Hasselmann poses with his wife Susanne and daughter Annette for pictures after winning the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics, in his home in Hamburg, Germany, October 5, 2021. Scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics for their "groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems," the award-giving body said on Tuesday.
Немец Клаус Хассельманн со своей женой Сюзанной и дочерью Аннет после получения Нобелевской премии по физике  - Sputnik International
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German Klaus Hasselmann poses with his wife Susanne and daughter Annette for pictures after winning the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics, in his home in Hamburg, Germany, October 5, 2021. Scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics for their "groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems," the award-giving body said on Tuesday.
© AP Photo / John MinchilloFrom left, Princeton University Nobel Prize laureates Eric Francis Wieschaus, biologist, Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr., astrophysicist, David W.C. MacMillan, Duncan Haldane, physicist, Angus Deaton, economist, and Christopher Sims, economist, raise a glass in honor of MacMillan, one of two winners of the Nobel Prize for chemistry, at Princeton University, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Princeton, N.J. The work of Benjamin List of Germany and Scotland-born David W.C. MacMillan were awarded for finding an "ingenious" and environmentally cleaner way to build molecules that can be used to make everything from medicines to food flavorings.
Лауреаты Нобелевской премии Принстонского университета, США  - Sputnik International
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From left, Princeton University Nobel Prize laureates Eric Francis Wieschaus, biologist, Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr., astrophysicist, David W.C. MacMillan, Duncan Haldane, physicist, Angus Deaton, economist, and Christopher Sims, economist, raise a glass in honor of MacMillan, one of two winners of the Nobel Prize for chemistry, at Princeton University, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Princeton, N.J. The work of Benjamin List of Germany and Scotland-born David W.C. MacMillan were awarded for finding an "ingenious" and environmentally cleaner way to build molecules that can be used to make everything from medicines to food flavorings.
© REUTERS / Henry NichollsTanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature, poses at his home in Canterbury, Britain, October 7, 2021.
Танзанийский писатель Абдулразак Гурна, лауреат Нобелевской премии по литературе 2021 года, в своем доме в Кентербери, Великобритания - Sputnik International
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Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature, poses at his home in Canterbury, Britain, October 7, 2021.
© AFP 2023 / Alberto PizzoliItalian scholar and physicist Giorgio Parisi (C) uncorks a bottle of sparkling wine as he celebrates with fellow scolars President of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), Professor Massimo Inguscio (4thL) and Italian Professor and biochemist Maurizio Brunori (2ndL) on October 5, 2021 at the Lincean Academy (Accademia dei Lincei) in Rome, after Parisi co-won the Nobel Physics Prize. - US-Japanese scientist Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann of Germany and Giorgio Parisi of Italy on October 5, 2021 won the Nobel Physics Prize for climate models and the understanding of physical systems.
Итальянский ученый физик Джорджо Паризи в окружении коллег откупоривает бутылку игристого вина в честь получения Нобелевской премии, Италия - Sputnik International
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Italian scholar and physicist Giorgio Parisi (C) uncorks a bottle of sparkling wine as he celebrates with fellow scolars President of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), Professor Massimo Inguscio (4thL) and Italian Professor and biochemist Maurizio Brunori (2ndL) on October 5, 2021 at the Lincean Academy (Accademia dei Lincei) in Rome, after Parisi co-won the Nobel Physics Prize. - US-Japanese scientist Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann of Germany and Giorgio Parisi of Italy on October 5, 2021 won the Nobel Physics Prize for climate models and the understanding of physical systems.
© REUTERS / Eduardo MunozScottish-born Princeton University professor David W.C. MacMillan, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Benjamin List for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, celebrates with a glass of champagne in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., October 6, 2021.
Британо-американский химик-органик Дэвид Макмиллан празднует получение Нобелевской премии бокалом шампанского в Принстоне, штат Нью-Джерси, США - Sputnik International
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Scottish-born Princeton University professor David W.C. MacMillan, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Benjamin List for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, celebrates with a glass of champagne in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., October 6, 2021.
© REUTERS / Eduardo MunozScottish-born Princeton University professor David W.C. MacMillan, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Benjamin List for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, speaks to reporters in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., October 6, 2021.
Британо-американский химик-органик Дэвид Макмиллан и немецкий химик Бенджамин Лист получают Нобелевскую премию по химии 2021 года в Принстоне, штат Нью-Джерси, США - Sputnik International
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Scottish-born Princeton University professor David W.C. MacMillan, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Benjamin List for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, speaks to reporters in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., October 6, 2021.
© AP Photo / Seth WenigSyukuro Manabe, right, speaks to reporters at his home in Princeton, N.J., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. Manabe and two other scientists have won the Nobel Prize for physics for work that found order in seeming disorder, helping to explain and predict complex forces of nature, including expanding our understanding of climate change.
Японско-американский климатолог Сюкуро Манабэ разговаривает с журналистами в своем доме в Принстоне, штат Нью-Джерси, США - Sputnik International
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Syukuro Manabe, right, speaks to reporters at his home in Princeton, N.J., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. Manabe and two other scientists have won the Nobel Prize for physics for work that found order in seeming disorder, helping to explain and predict complex forces of nature, including expanding our understanding of climate change.
© REUTERS / Wolfgang Rattay German scientist Benjamin List, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with David MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, celebrates with well-wishers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, October 6, 2021.
Немецкий ученый Бенджамин Лист в Институте исследования угля Макса Планка в Мюльхайм-ан-дер-Рур, Германия - Sputnik International
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German scientist Benjamin List, who shares the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with David MacMillan for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis, celebrates with well-wishers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, October 6, 2021.
© AFP 2023 / Noel Celis (FILES) This file photo taken on February 14, 2019 shows Philippine journalist Maria Ressa (C) giving a statement after posting bail at a regional trial court in Manila. - The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on October 8, 2021 to journalists Maria Ressa (Philippines) and Dmitry Muratov (Russia).
 Филиппинская журналистка Мария Ресса дает интервью  - Sputnik International
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(FILES) This file photo taken on February 14, 2019 shows Philippine journalist Maria Ressa (C) giving a statement after posting bail at a regional trial court in Manila. - The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on October 8, 2021 to journalists Maria Ressa (Philippines) and Dmitry Muratov (Russia).
© Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich  / Go to the mediabankDmitry Muratov, chief editor of "Novaya Gazeta", at Vegas City Hall
Dmitry Muratov, chief editor of Novaya Gazeta, at Vegas City Hall  - Sputnik International
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Dmitry Muratov, chief editor of "Novaya Gazeta", at Vegas City Hall
© REUTERS / Remo CasilliJoint winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics, Italian scientist Giorgio Parisi takes a selfie with his colleagues after the announcement in Rome, Italy, October 5, 2021.
Лауреат Нобелевской премии по физике итальянский ученый Джорджио Паризи делает селфи со своими коллегами в Риме, Италия - Sputnik International
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Joint winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics, Italian scientist Giorgio Parisi takes a selfie with his colleagues after the announcement in Rome, Italy, October 5, 2021.
© AP Photo / Derrick TuskanArdem Patapoutian poses for a portrait in his office while holding a model of the Piezo protein at the Dorris Neuroscience Center, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in San Diego. Two scientists, Americans Patapoutian and David Julius, won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
Ардем Патапутян держит в руках модель протеина Piezo в Центре неврологии Дорриса - Sputnik International
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Ardem Patapoutian poses for a portrait in his office while holding a model of the Piezo protein at the Dorris Neuroscience Center, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in San Diego. Two scientists, Americans Patapoutian and David Julius, won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
© REUTERS / Fabian BimmerGerman Klaus Hasselmann is congratulated after winning the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics at the Max Planck Institute in Hamburg, Germany, October 5, 2021. Scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics for their "groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems," the award-giving body said on Tuesday.
Герман Клаус Хассельман после получения Нобелевской премии по физике   - Sputnik International
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German Klaus Hasselmann is congratulated after winning the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics at the Max Planck Institute in Hamburg, Germany, October 5, 2021. Scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics for their "groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems," the award-giving body said on Tuesday.
© AP Photo / Patrick SemanskyFILE - In this Thursday, March 27, 2014 file photo bidder Ole Bjorn Fausa, of Norway, holds the 1936 Nobel Peace Prize medal in Baltimore.
FILE - In this Thursday, March 27, 2014 file photo bidder Ole Bjorn Fausa, of Norway, holds the 1936 Nobel Peace Prize medal in Baltimore.  - Sputnik International
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FILE - In this Thursday, March 27, 2014 file photo bidder Ole Bjorn Fausa, of Norway, holds the 1936 Nobel Peace Prize medal in Baltimore.
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