Interview with the 2005 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry Robert H. Grubbs and Richard R. Schrock, by Joanna Rose, science writer, 6 December 2005.

The Laureates talk about their experiences after the announcement of the Nobel Prize; how they became interested in science (2:37); their discovery and the work behind it (5:46); the relation between applied and fundamental science (12:41); patent problems (17:05); and the public's view of science today (19:28).

The Nobel Laureates of 2005 met at the Bernadotte Library in Stockholm in December 2005 for the traditional round-table discussion and TV show 'Nobel Minds'. The Laureates talk, among other things, about competition versus co-operation and the need of mentorships in scientific research. The programme was presented by Nik Gowing, principal programme anchor for the BBC's international television news channel BBC World.