Brian Kobilka talks on the phone after being awarded the prize. Photo: AFP
Brian Kobilka talks on the phone after being awarded the prize. Photo: AFP
Robert Lefkowitz greets colleagues as he enters a party held for him at Duke University after it was announced he won the Nobel. Photo: MCT
Robert Lefkowitz greets colleagues as he enters a party held for him at Duke University after it was announced he won the Nobel. Photo: MCT
Scientist Serge Haroche was out walking when his cellphone rang with the news. Photo: Reuters
Scientist Serge Haroche was out walking when his cellphone rang with the news. Photo: Reuters
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The phone call from the Nobel Committee that changes lives

It's a life-altering moment when the Nobel Committee rings - if the winners pick up

Topic |   Nobel Prize
Agence France-Presse in Stockholm

Updated: 3:29pm, 12 Oct, 2012

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Brian Kobilka talks on the phone after being awarded the prize. Photo: AFP
Brian Kobilka talks on the phone after being awarded the prize. Photo: AFP
Robert Lefkowitz greets colleagues as he enters a party held for him at Duke University after it was announced he won the Nobel. Photo: MCT
Robert Lefkowitz greets colleagues as he enters a party held for him at Duke University after it was announced he won the Nobel. Photo: MCT
Scientist Serge Haroche was out walking when his cellphone rang with the news. Photo: Reuters
Scientist Serge Haroche was out walking when his cellphone rang with the news. Photo: Reuters
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