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Calculated Shard: 170 (from laksa085)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa170.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.npr.org/series/nobel-prizes/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.npr.org/series/nobel-prizes/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/nobel-prizes\/","crawl_time":1773725298,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,npr!www,\/series\/nobel-prizes\/ s443","src_root_hash":"156162564976766770","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The 2009 Nobel Prizes : NPR","meta_descriptions":["Each year since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace. A prize in economics was later established in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award of $1.4 million."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The 2009 Nobel Prizes\nEach year since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace. A prize in economics was later established in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award of $1.4 million.\nSpecial Series\nThe Nobel Prize has been awarded each year since 1901.\nSubscribe to NPR's Up First Email\nItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon and Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi pose for a photo on the third day of the G8 summit July 10 in L'Aquila, Italy.\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\nhide caption\ntoggle caption\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\nThe Nobel Committee recognized President Obama for his efforts to change the tenor abroad. Here, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, U.S. President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi and the extended members of the G8 world leaders pose for a \"family photo\" on the third day of the G8 summit on July 10, 2009.\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\nhide caption\ntoggle caption\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\nNobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller\nListen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113624786\/113627246\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nThe winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, from left: Thomas Steitz, Ada Yonath and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.\nMichel Marzlend\/Yale University, Michael Probst\/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\nhide caption\ntoggle caption\nMichel Marzlend\/Yale University, Michael Probst\/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\nMakers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel\n3-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113563834\/113586530\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nGunnar Oquist (left), permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and Ingemar Lindstrom of the Academy sit next to portraits of the 2009 Nobel Physics Prize winners in Stockholm on Tuesday.\nScanpix Sweden\/Bertil Ericson\/AP\nhide caption\ntoggle caption\nScanpix Sweden\/Bertil Ericson\/AP\nFiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel\n3-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113527362\/113548699\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nBiologists Elizabeth H. Blackburn (left) and Carol Greider pose next to a bust of Paul Ehrlich before being awarded the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize in Frankfurt, Germany. on March 19.\nMichael Probst\/AP\nhide caption\ntoggle caption\nMichael Probst\/AP\nAmericans Win Nobel For Research On Aging\n3-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113491995\/113514307\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nWorld Reacts To Obama's Nobel\n3-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677732\/113677719\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nA Look At Other Peace Prize Contenders\n3-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677772\/113677730\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nHow The Nobel Committee Works\n54-Second Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677768\/113677729\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nObama Surprised At Winning Nobel Peace Prize\n3-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677764\/113677728\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nMixed Reaction To Obama Prize\n2-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677736\/113677720\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript\nRare Mideast Agreement On Obama Prize\n4-Minute Listen\nTranscript\nDownload\nEmbed\n<\niframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677776\/113677731\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">\nTranscript","attrs_markdown":"Accessibility links\n\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/nobel-prizes\/#mainContent)\n- [Keyboard shortcuts for audio player](https:\/\/help.npr.org\/contact\/s\/article?name=what-are-the-keyboard-shortcuts-for-using-the-npr-org-audio-player)\n\n![]()\n\n****Loading****\n\n- **Hourly News**\n- **Listen Live**\n- **My Playlist**\n\n- Open Navigation Menu\n- [![NPR logo](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/chrome\/npr-logo-2026-animated.gif)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/)\n- **![Station Logo](https:\/\/branding.npr.org\/logo\/service-logo\/logo-Color-Logo-s305.png)**\n  \n  ![WAMU 88.5 logo](https:\/\/branding.npr.org\/logo\/service-logo\/logo-Color-Logo-s305.png)\n  \n  WAMU 88.5\n  \n  - 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A prize in economics was later established in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award of \\$1.4 million.**\n\n**Special Series**\n\n# The 2009 Nobel Prizes\n**The Nobel Prize has been awarded each year since 1901.**\n\n- [Subscribe to NPR's Up First Email](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/newsletter\/news)\n\n## [Obama Wins Nobel, Vows 'Call To Action'](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113649365\/obama-wins-nobel-vows-call-to-action)\n[October 9, 2009 •The president won the peace prize for \"his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,\" the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. The choice shocked Nobel observers because Obama took office less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113649365\/obama-wins-nobel-vows-call-to-action)\n\n[![White House, World React To Obama's Nobel Award](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/09\/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113653968\/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award)\n\nItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon and Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi pose for a photo on the third day of the G8 summit July 10 in L'Aquila, Italy.  **Oli Scarff\/Getty Images**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\n\n## [White House, World React To Obama's Nobel Award](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113653968\/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award)\n[October 9, 2009 •As congratulations poured in Friday, White House officials said they were surprised by the Nobel committee's decision. Reaction was mixed in parts of the Arab and Muslim world.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113653968\/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award)\n\n[![Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/09\/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113666241\/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize)\n\nThe Nobel Committee recognized President Obama for his efforts to change the tenor abroad. Here, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, U.S. President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi and the extended members of the G8 world leaders pose for a \"family photo\" on the third day of the G8 summit on July 10, 2009.  **Oli Scarff\/Getty Images**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\n\n### [Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/113657951\/obama-awarded-2009-nobel-peace-prize)\n## [Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113666241\/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize)\n[October 9, 2009 •The Nobel Committee's decision to award Obama the prize is primarily for changing the tone of American policy, but real accomplishments are yet to come, several foreign policy observers said.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113666241\/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize)\n\nSponsor Message\n\n### [Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/113657951\/obama-awarded-2009-nobel-peace-prize)\n## [The Secret Process For Picking Nobel Peace Laureates](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113662477\/the-secret-process-for-picking-nobel-peace-laureates)\n[October 9, 2009 •President Obama was never considered a front-runner for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. But the names of the nominees are kept secret, which fuels a vigorous guessing game each year before the announcement.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113662477\/the-secret-process-for-picking-nobel-peace-laureates)\n\n### [Books](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/books\/)\n## [Nobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/08\/113624786\/nobel-literature-prize-awarded-to-herta-mueller)\n[October 8, 2009 •Herta Mueller, a member of Romania's ethnic German minority who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, began writing as a young intellectual under the regime of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/08\/113624786\/nobel-literature-prize-awarded-to-herta-mueller)\n\n#### Nobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller\n******Listen******\n\nListen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113624786)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091008_atc_16.mp3?e=113624786&t=progseg&seg=16&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113624786\/113627246\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113624786)\n\n[![Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/07\/nobelwinners_wide-cd83e70b68fa72b02ce7b0bec53586534cf02487.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/07\/113563834\/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel)\n\nThe winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, from left: Thomas Steitz, Ada Yonath and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.  **Michel Marzlend\/Yale University, Michael Probst\/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nMichel Marzlend\/Yale University, Michael Probst\/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\n\n## [Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/07\/113563834\/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel)\n[October 7, 2009 •Americans Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas Steitz, and Israeli Ada Yonath won Wednesday for mapping ribosomes, the protein-producing factories within cells, at the atomic level. Their work has been fundamental to the scientific understanding of life and has helped researchers develop antibiotic cures for various diseases.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/07\/113563834\/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel)\n\n#### Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel\n******Listen****· 3:39******\n\n3-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113563834)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091007_atc_04.mp3?d=219&e=113563834&t=progseg&seg=4&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113563834\/113586530\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113563834)\n\n[![Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/06\/physicsnobel_wide-750047231743d2e72d20d2558d504e9b346f7aa5.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/06\/113527362\/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel)\n\nGunnar Oquist (left), permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and Ingemar Lindstrom of the Academy sit next to portraits of the 2009 Nobel Physics Prize winners in Stockholm on Tuesday.  **Scanpix Sweden\/Bertil Ericson\/AP**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nScanpix Sweden\/Bertil Ericson\/AP\n\n## [Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/06\/113527362\/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel)\n[October 6, 2009 •The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for breakthroughs in fiber optics and digital imaging.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/06\/113527362\/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel)\n\n#### Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel\n******Listen****· 3:59******\n\n3-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113527362)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091006_atc_06.mp3?d=239&e=113527362&t=progseg&seg=6&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113527362\/113548699\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113527362)\n\n[![Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/05\/nobel_wide-e46d38767d0a4259bf5a8c12142c50aced5e950b.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/05\/113491995\/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging)\n\nBiologists Elizabeth H. Blackburn (left) and Carol Greider pose next to a bust of Paul Ehrlich before being awarded the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize in Frankfurt, Germany. on March 19.  **Michael Probst\/AP**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nMichael Probst\/AP\n\n## [Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/05\/113491995\/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging)\n[October 5, 2009 •The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Americans Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak, who made key discoveries about how living cells age.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/05\/113491995\/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging)\n\n#### Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging\n******Listen****· 3:49******\n\n3-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113491995)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091005_atc_17.mp3?d=229&e=113491995&t=progseg&seg=17&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113491995\/113514307\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113491995)\n\n## [World Reacts To Obama's Nobel](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677732\/world-reacts-to-obamas-nobel)\n[October 9, 2009 •World leaders have urged President Obama to seize the surprise award of the Nobel Peace Prize as a chance to increase diplomatic efforts to forge peace in the globe's trouble spots. The announcement is being interpreted by many in Europe as a bid to encourage Obama's diplomatic overtures toward America's enemies.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677732\/world-reacts-to-obamas-nobel)\n\n#### World Reacts To Obama's Nobel\n******Listen****· 3:16******\n\n3-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677732)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091009_atc_01.mp3?d=196&e=113677732&t=progseg&seg=1&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677732\/113677719\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677732)\n\n## [A Look At Other Peace Prize Contenders](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677772\/a-look-at-other-peace-prize-contenders)\n[October 9, 2009 •Kristian Berg Harpviken, director of the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway, says he knew President Obama had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, but was surprised Obama won the award. Harpviken says his list of possible winners included Colombian Sen. Piedad Cordoba, Jordanian Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad and Afghan human rights activist Sima Samar.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677772\/a-look-at-other-peace-prize-contenders)\n\n#### A Look At Other Peace Prize Contenders\n******Listen****· 3:33******\n\n3-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677772)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091009_atc_13.mp3?d=213&e=113677772&t=progseg&seg=13&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677772\/113677730\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677772)\n\nSponsor Message\n\n## [How The Nobel Committee Works](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677768\/how-the-nobel-committee-works)\n[October 9, 2009 •The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is picked by a committee made up of five Norwegians, elected by the country's parliament. Nominees can be put forward by a host of individuals and groups, including members of national assemblies and governments. The nominations must be received by Feb. 1.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677768\/how-the-nobel-committee-works)\n\n#### How The Nobel Committee Works\n******Listen****· 0:54******\n\n54-Second Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677768)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091009_atc_12.mp3?d=54&e=113677768&t=progseg&seg=12&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677768\/113677729\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677768)\n\n## [Obama Surprised At Winning Nobel Peace Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677764\/obama-surprised-at-winning-nobel-peace-prize)\n[October 9, 2009 •There was surprise and subdued celebration at the White House on Friday, following the unexpected announcement that President Obama is the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The prize committee recognized Obama for what it called his \"extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.\"](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677764\/obama-surprised-at-winning-nobel-peace-prize)\n\n#### Obama Surprised At Winning Nobel Peace Prize\n******Listen****· 3:53******\n\n3-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677764)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091009_atc_11.mp3?d=233&e=113677764&t=progseg&seg=11&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677764\/113677728\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677764)\n\n## [Mixed Reaction To Obama Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677736\/mixed-reaction-to-obama-prize)\n[October 9, 2009 •Americans from around the country speak out on what they think of President Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama was the surprise winner of this year's award.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677736\/mixed-reaction-to-obama-prize)\n\n#### Mixed Reaction To Obama Prize\n******Listen****· 2:11******\n\n2-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677736)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091009_atc_02.mp3?d=131&e=113677736&t=progseg&seg=2&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677736\/113677720\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677736)\n\n## [Rare Mideast Agreement On Obama Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677776\/rare-mideast-agreement-on-obama-prize)\n[October 9, 2009 •While official reaction to the Nobel Peace Prize announcement from Palestinian and Israeli leaders was positive, on the streets both sides took a different view. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy George Mitchell met the Israeli and Palestinian leaders Friday, but he seems no closer to reviving formal peace talks.](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113677776\/rare-mideast-agreement-on-obama-prize)\n\n#### Rare Mideast Agreement On Obama Prize\n******Listen****· 4:01******\n\n4-Minute Listen\n\n****Playlist****\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677776)\n\n**Toggle more options**\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091009_atc_14.mp3?d=241&e=113677776&t=progseg&seg=14&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- ****Embed****\n  **Embed**\n  \n  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113677776\/113677731\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113677776)\n\n### [Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/series\/113657951\/obama-awarded-2009-nobel-peace-prize)\n## [Obama's Nobel Peace Prize A Mixed Blessing At Home](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113669638\/obamas-nobel-peace-prize-a-mixed-blessing-at-home)\n[October 9, 2009 •The Nobel Committee recognized Obama for changing the tenor abroad. 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Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award of \\$1.4 million.**\n\n**Special Series**\n\n**The Nobel Prize has been awarded each year since 1901.**\n\n- [Subscribe to NPR's Up First Email](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/newsletter\/news)\n\n[![White House, World React To Obama's Nobel Award](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/09\/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113653968\/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award)\n\nItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon and Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi pose for a photo on the third day of the G8 summit July 10 in L'Aquila, Italy.  **Oli Scarff\/Getty Images**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\n\n[![Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/09\/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/09\/113666241\/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize)\n\nThe Nobel Committee recognized President Obama for his efforts to change the tenor abroad. Here, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, U.S. President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi and the extended members of the G8 world leaders pose for a \"family photo\" on the third day of the G8 summit on July 10, 2009.  **Oli Scarff\/Getty Images**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nOli Scarff\/Getty Images\n\n#### Nobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller\nListen\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113624786)\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091008_atc_16.mp3?e=113624786&t=progseg&seg=16&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- **Embed**  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113624786\/113627246\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113624786)\n\n[![Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/07\/nobelwinners_wide-cd83e70b68fa72b02ce7b0bec53586534cf02487.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/07\/113563834\/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel)\n\nThe winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, from left: Thomas Steitz, Ada Yonath and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.  **Michel Marzlend\/Yale University, Michael Probst\/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nMichel Marzlend\/Yale University, Michael Probst\/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\n\n#### Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel\n3-Minute Listen\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113563834)\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091007_atc_04.mp3?d=219&e=113563834&t=progseg&seg=4&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- **Embed**  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113563834\/113586530\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113563834)\n\n[![Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/06\/physicsnobel_wide-750047231743d2e72d20d2558d504e9b346f7aa5.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/06\/113527362\/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel)\n\nGunnar Oquist (left), permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and Ingemar Lindstrom of the Academy sit next to portraits of the 2009 Nobel Physics Prize winners in Stockholm on Tuesday.  **Scanpix Sweden\/Bertil Ericson\/AP**  ****hide caption****\n\n****toggle caption****\n\nScanpix Sweden\/Bertil Ericson\/AP\n\n#### Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel\n3-Minute Listen\n\n[**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113527362)\n\n- [**Download**](https:\/\/ondemand.npr.org\/anon.npr-mp3\/npr\/atc\/2009\/10\/20091006_atc_06.mp3?d=239&e=113527362&t=progseg&seg=6&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer)\n- **Embed**  **`<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/player\/embed\/113527362\/113548699\" width=\"100%\" height=\"290\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"NPR embedded audio player\">`**\n- [**Transcript**](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/113527362)\n\n[![Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging](https:\/\/media.npr.org\/assets\/news\/2009\/10\/05\/nobel_wide-e46d38767d0a4259bf5a8c12142c50aced5e950b.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2009\/10\/05\/113491995\/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging)\n\nBiologists Elizabeth H. 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[Press](https://www.npr.org/series/750003/press-room/) - [Ethics](https://www.npr.org/ethics/) The 2009 Nobel Prizes Each year since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace. A prize in economics was later established in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award of \$1.4 million. Special Series # The 2009 Nobel Prizes The Nobel Prize has been awarded each year since 1901. - [Subscribe to NPR's Up First Email](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news) ## [Obama Wins Nobel, Vows 'Call To Action'](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113649365/obama-wins-nobel-vows-call-to-action) [October 9, 2009 •The president won the peace prize for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. The choice shocked Nobel observers because Obama took office less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113649365/obama-wins-nobel-vows-call-to-action) [![White House, World React To Obama's Nobel Award](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/09/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113653968/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award) Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon and Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi pose for a photo on the third day of the G8 summit July 10 in L'Aquila, Italy. Oli Scarff/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Oli Scarff/Getty Images ## [White House, World React To Obama's Nobel Award](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113653968/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award) [October 9, 2009 •As congratulations poured in Friday, White House officials said they were surprised by the Nobel committee's decision. Reaction was mixed in parts of the Arab and Muslim world.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113653968/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award) [![Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/09/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113666241/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize) The Nobel Committee recognized President Obama for his efforts to change the tenor abroad. Here, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, U.S. President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi and the extended members of the G8 world leaders pose for a "family photo" on the third day of the G8 summit on July 10, 2009. Oli Scarff/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Oli Scarff/Getty Images ### [Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.npr.org/series/113657951/obama-awarded-2009-nobel-peace-prize) ## [Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113666241/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize) [October 9, 2009 •The Nobel Committee's decision to award Obama the prize is primarily for changing the tone of American policy, but real accomplishments are yet to come, several foreign policy observers said.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113666241/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize) Sponsor Message ### [Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.npr.org/series/113657951/obama-awarded-2009-nobel-peace-prize) ## [The Secret Process For Picking Nobel Peace Laureates](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113662477/the-secret-process-for-picking-nobel-peace-laureates) [October 9, 2009 •President Obama was never considered a front-runner for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. But the names of the nominees are kept secret, which fuels a vigorous guessing game each year before the announcement.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113662477/the-secret-process-for-picking-nobel-peace-laureates) ### [Books](https://www.npr.org/books/) ## [Nobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/08/113624786/nobel-literature-prize-awarded-to-herta-mueller) [October 8, 2009 •Herta Mueller, a member of Romania's ethnic German minority who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, began writing as a young intellectual under the regime of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/08/113624786/nobel-literature-prize-awarded-to-herta-mueller) #### Nobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller **Listen** Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113624786) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091008_atc_16.mp3?e=113624786&t=progseg&seg=16&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113624786/113627246" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113624786) [![Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/07/nobelwinners_wide-cd83e70b68fa72b02ce7b0bec53586534cf02487.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/07/113563834/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel) The winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, from left: Thomas Steitz, Ada Yonath and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan. Michel Marzlend/Yale University, Michael Probst/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology hide caption toggle caption Michel Marzlend/Yale University, Michael Probst/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology ## [Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/07/113563834/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel) [October 7, 2009 •Americans Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas Steitz, and Israeli Ada Yonath won Wednesday for mapping ribosomes, the protein-producing factories within cells, at the atomic level. Their work has been fundamental to the scientific understanding of life and has helped researchers develop antibiotic cures for various diseases.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/07/113563834/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel) #### Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel **Listen· 3:39** 3-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113563834) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091007_atc_04.mp3?d=219&e=113563834&t=progseg&seg=4&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113563834/113586530" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113563834) [![Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/06/physicsnobel_wide-750047231743d2e72d20d2558d504e9b346f7aa5.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/06/113527362/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel) Gunnar Oquist (left), permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and Ingemar Lindstrom of the Academy sit next to portraits of the 2009 Nobel Physics Prize winners in Stockholm on Tuesday. Scanpix Sweden/Bertil Ericson/AP hide caption toggle caption Scanpix Sweden/Bertil Ericson/AP ## [Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/06/113527362/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel) [October 6, 2009 •The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for breakthroughs in fiber optics and digital imaging.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/06/113527362/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel) #### Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel **Listen· 3:59** 3-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113527362) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091006_atc_06.mp3?d=239&e=113527362&t=progseg&seg=6&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113527362/113548699" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113527362) [![Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/05/nobel_wide-e46d38767d0a4259bf5a8c12142c50aced5e950b.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/05/113491995/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging) Biologists Elizabeth H. Blackburn (left) and Carol Greider pose next to a bust of Paul Ehrlich before being awarded the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize in Frankfurt, Germany. on March 19. Michael Probst/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Probst/AP ## [Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/05/113491995/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging) [October 5, 2009 •The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Americans Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak, who made key discoveries about how living cells age.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/05/113491995/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging) #### Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging **Listen· 3:49** 3-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113491995) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091005_atc_17.mp3?d=229&e=113491995&t=progseg&seg=17&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113491995/113514307" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113491995) ## [World Reacts To Obama's Nobel](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677732/world-reacts-to-obamas-nobel) [October 9, 2009 •World leaders have urged President Obama to seize the surprise award of the Nobel Peace Prize as a chance to increase diplomatic efforts to forge peace in the globe's trouble spots. The announcement is being interpreted by many in Europe as a bid to encourage Obama's diplomatic overtures toward America's enemies.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677732/world-reacts-to-obamas-nobel) #### World Reacts To Obama's Nobel **Listen· 3:16** 3-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677732) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_01.mp3?d=196&e=113677732&t=progseg&seg=1&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677732/113677719" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677732) ## [A Look At Other Peace Prize Contenders](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677772/a-look-at-other-peace-prize-contenders) [October 9, 2009 •Kristian Berg Harpviken, director of the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway, says he knew President Obama had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, but was surprised Obama won the award. Harpviken says his list of possible winners included Colombian Sen. Piedad Cordoba, Jordanian Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad and Afghan human rights activist Sima Samar.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677772/a-look-at-other-peace-prize-contenders) #### A Look At Other Peace Prize Contenders **Listen· 3:33** 3-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677772) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_13.mp3?d=213&e=113677772&t=progseg&seg=13&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677772/113677730" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677772) Sponsor Message ## [How The Nobel Committee Works](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677768/how-the-nobel-committee-works) [October 9, 2009 •The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is picked by a committee made up of five Norwegians, elected by the country's parliament. Nominees can be put forward by a host of individuals and groups, including members of national assemblies and governments. The nominations must be received by Feb. 1.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677768/how-the-nobel-committee-works) #### How The Nobel Committee Works **Listen· 0:54** 54-Second Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677768) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_12.mp3?d=54&e=113677768&t=progseg&seg=12&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677768/113677729" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677768) ## [Obama Surprised At Winning Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677764/obama-surprised-at-winning-nobel-peace-prize) [October 9, 2009 •There was surprise and subdued celebration at the White House on Friday, following the unexpected announcement that President Obama is the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The prize committee recognized Obama for what it called his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677764/obama-surprised-at-winning-nobel-peace-prize) #### Obama Surprised At Winning Nobel Peace Prize **Listen· 3:53** 3-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677764) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_11.mp3?d=233&e=113677764&t=progseg&seg=11&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677764/113677728" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677764) ## [Mixed Reaction To Obama Prize](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677736/mixed-reaction-to-obama-prize) [October 9, 2009 •Americans from around the country speak out on what they think of President Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama was the surprise winner of this year's award.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677736/mixed-reaction-to-obama-prize) #### Mixed Reaction To Obama Prize **Listen· 2:11** 2-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677736) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_02.mp3?d=131&e=113677736&t=progseg&seg=2&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677736/113677720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677736) ## [Rare Mideast Agreement On Obama Prize](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677776/rare-mideast-agreement-on-obama-prize) [October 9, 2009 •While official reaction to the Nobel Peace Prize announcement from Palestinian and Israeli leaders was positive, on the streets both sides took a different view. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy George Mitchell met the Israeli and Palestinian leaders Friday, but he seems no closer to reviving formal peace talks.](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113677776/rare-mideast-agreement-on-obama-prize) #### Rare Mideast Agreement On Obama Prize **Listen· 4:01** 4-Minute Listen Playlist [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677776) Toggle more options - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_14.mp3?d=241&e=113677776&t=progseg&seg=14&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677776/113677731" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677776) ### [Obama Awarded 2009 Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.npr.org/series/113657951/obama-awarded-2009-nobel-peace-prize) ## [Obama's Nobel Peace Prize A Mixed Blessing At Home](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113669638/obamas-nobel-peace-prize-a-mixed-blessing-at-home) [October 9, 2009 •The Nobel Committee recognized Obama for changing the tenor abroad. 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Readable Markdown	The 2009 Nobel Prizes Each year since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace. A prize in economics was later established in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award of \$1.4 million. Special Series The Nobel Prize has been awarded each year since 1901. - [Subscribe to NPR's Up First Email](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news) [![White House, World React To Obama's Nobel Award](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/09/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113653968/white-house-world-react-to-obamas-nobel-award) Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon and Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi pose for a photo on the third day of the G8 summit July 10 in L'Aquila, Italy. Oli Scarff/Getty Images **hide caption toggle caption Oli Scarff/Getty Images [![Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/09/obamaworld4_wide-1db0f5c72b97ebfc5046ce6d88fe5460452dfe3f.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/09/113666241/policy-experts-obamas-potential-led-to-peace-prize) The Nobel Committee recognized President Obama for his efforts to change the tenor abroad. Here, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, U.S. President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban ki Moon, Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi and the extended members of the G8 world leaders pose for a "family photo" on the third day of the G8 summit on July 10, 2009. Oli Scarff/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Oli Scarff/Getty Images #### Nobel Literature Prize Awarded To Herta Mueller Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113624786) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091008_atc_16.mp3?e=113624786&t=progseg&seg=16&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113624786/113627246" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113624786) [![Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/07/nobelwinners_wide-cd83e70b68fa72b02ce7b0bec53586534cf02487.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/07/113563834/makers-of-ribosome-map-win-chemistry-nobel) The winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, from left: Thomas Steitz, Ada Yonath and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan. Michel Marzlend/Yale University, Michael Probst/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology hide caption toggle caption Michel Marzlend/Yale University, Michael Probst/AP, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology #### Makers Of Ribosome Map Win Chemistry Nobel 3-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113563834) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091007_atc_04.mp3?d=219&e=113563834&t=progseg&seg=4&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113563834/113586530" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113563834) [![Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/06/physicsnobel_wide-750047231743d2e72d20d2558d504e9b346f7aa5.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/06/113527362/fiber-optics-imaging-pioneers-win-physics-nobel) Gunnar Oquist (left), permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and Ingemar Lindstrom of the Academy sit next to portraits of the 2009 Nobel Physics Prize winners in Stockholm on Tuesday. Scanpix Sweden/Bertil Ericson/AP hide caption toggle caption Scanpix Sweden/Bertil Ericson/AP #### Fiber Optics, Imaging Pioneers Win Physics Nobel 3-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113527362) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091006_atc_06.mp3?d=239&e=113527362&t=progseg&seg=6&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113527362/113548699" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113527362) [![Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging](https://media.npr.org/assets/news/2009/10/05/nobel_wide-e46d38767d0a4259bf5a8c12142c50aced5e950b.jpg?s=400&c=85&f=jpeg)](https://www.npr.org/2009/10/05/113491995/americans-win-nobel-for-research-on-aging) Biologists Elizabeth H. Blackburn (left) and Carol Greider pose next to a bust of Paul Ehrlich before being awarded the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize in Frankfurt, Germany. on March 19. Michael Probst/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Probst/AP #### Americans Win Nobel For Research On Aging 3-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113491995) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091005_atc_17.mp3?d=229&e=113491995&t=progseg&seg=17&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113491995/113514307" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113491995) #### World Reacts To Obama's Nobel 3-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677732) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_01.mp3?d=196&e=113677732&t=progseg&seg=1&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677732/113677719" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677732) #### A Look At Other Peace Prize Contenders 3-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677772) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_13.mp3?d=213&e=113677772&t=progseg&seg=13&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677772/113677730" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677772) #### How The Nobel Committee Works 54-Second Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677768) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_12.mp3?d=54&e=113677768&t=progseg&seg=12&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677768/113677729" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677768) #### Obama Surprised At Winning Nobel Peace Prize 3-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677764) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_11.mp3?d=233&e=113677764&t=progseg&seg=11&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677764/113677728" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677764) #### Mixed Reaction To Obama Prize 2-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677736) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_02.mp3?d=131&e=113677736&t=progseg&seg=2&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677736/113677720" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677736) #### Rare Mideast Agreement On Obama Prize 4-Minute Listen [Transcript](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677776) - [Download](https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2009/10/20091009_atc_14.mp3?d=241&e=113677776&t=progseg&seg=14&p=2&sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer) - Embed `<iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/113677776/113677731" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">` - [Transcript**](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/113677776)
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