Nobel Laureates 2012

Published January 1, 2013

Literature

Mo Yan

Age 57 Country China

“for his writing that mixes folk tales, history and the contemporary”.

Physics

Serge Haroche Age 68 Country France

David J.Wineland Age 68 Country United States of American

Medicine

Sir John B.Gurdon Age 79 Country United Kingdom

Shinya Yamanaka Age 50 Country Japan

Peace

European Union

“for promoting peace, democracy and human rights over six decades”.

Chemistry

Robert J.Lefkowitz Age 69 Country United States of American

Brian K.Kobilka Age 57 Country United States of American

Economic Science

Alvin E.Roth Age 60 Country United States of America

Lloyd S. Shapley Age 89 Country United States of America

Opinion

Rule by law

Rule by law

‘The rule of law’ is being weaponised, taking on whatever meaning that fits the political objectives of those invoking it.

Editorial

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X post facto
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Insufficient inquiry

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