Ask a Nobel Laureate

Welcome to our regular interactive feature offering you the unique chance to pose questions directly to a Nobel Laureate. Ask a Nobel Laureate gets recipients of the prestigious Nobel Prize to respond to the questions you want to ask – whether you want to learn more about their area of research, get their thoughts on important scientific issues, or find out first-hand what it takes to receive a Nobel Prize.

Below you will see the Laureates who have already participated in Ask a Nobel Laureate. Our most recent session with 2004 Nobel Laureate in Physics, David Gross began on May 25, 2010 and answers were posted on July 14, 2010. Our next Q&A will be announced on August 11th. To stay informed regarding future opportunities to take part in Ask a Nobel Laureate, sign-up to our monthly newsletter.

Current Ask a Nobel Laureate

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  Ask a Nobel Laureate, July 2010

  David Gross answers a selection of video and text questions in July 2010.

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Previous Ask a Nobel Laureate

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  Ask a Nobel Laureate with John Mather, November 2009

  John Mather answered a selection of over 40 video questions submitted by a worldwide audience.

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  Ask a Nobel Laureate with Albert Fert, February 2010

  Albert Fert answers a selection of video and text questions submitted by online visitors in April 2010.

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  Ask a Nobel Laureate with David Gross, July 2010

  David Gross answers your questions ranging from the Big Bang and the evolution of the universe to the ins and outs of string theory with verve and aplomb.

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