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NOVEMBER 2011
2011 Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies
The Nobel Laureates take center stage on 10 December when they receive the Nobel Medal, Diploma and Nobel Prize amount. The Nobel Banquets afterwards, are events many would like to attend. Nobelprize.org provides live web casts from the Nobel Lectures and the award ceremonies, as well as photos and interviews with the Laureates. The activities start on 6 December.
In the meantime, watch the Stockholm 2001 Nobel Banquet - in two minutes |
World Diabetes DayWorld Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on 14 November and commemorates the birthday of Frederick Banting, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the hormone insulin.
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Mysteries of Our Immune SystemEvery day, our bodies battle against never-ending attacks from bacteria and viruses. In The Body's Secret Army, we meet scientists, doctors, and patients who are united by their determination to unlock the immune system's mysteries.
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One Nobel Prize is not Awarded
in Sweden
All of the Nobel Prizes except one are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded elsewhere. Do you know where? Click to submit your answer!
In Copenhagen, DenmarkLast Month's QuestionLast month we asked on which day the Nobel Laureates receive their Nobel Prizes. 72% answered correctly, '10 December'. 20% answered '10 November', and 8% answered '10 January'. |
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