There is some truth to the idea that, in the fields of science, individual contributions of great significance are possible.
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In big science, the role of the individual scientist must be carefully preserved. So is the one of original ideas and of contributions.
Most achievements in science are to a certain degree group efforts.
It is a remarkable honor to receive a Nobel Prize, because it not only recognizes discoveries, but also their usefulness to the advancement of fundamental science.
Some things tend not to work so well for science - things that rely on substantial written contributions by key experts are a case in point - but even there I tend to keep an open mind, because it may just be a case of finding the right formula.
Scientists tend to be unappreciated in the world at large, but you can hardly overstate the importance of the work they do.
Research is of considerable importance in certain fields, such as science and history.
The Nobel award occasions a unique celebration of the vision of science by the public at large. The prestige the prize confers today is largely due to the extraordinary diligence of the Nobel committees.
No single achievement in science is possible without the painstaking work of the many hundreds who have built the foundation on which all new work is based.
A powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others engrossing the time most completely, and which is less benefited than most others by any acquaintance with science.
I think it's fair to say that the Nobel Prize is the highest honor any scientist or artist can achieve.
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