1993

Interview

“I like to see things that have never been seen before” Here, Richard Roberts is interviewed about everything from his love of discovery to his biggest influences – and reveals a determined, curiosity-driven character. The subject of ageing also came up, which is rather fitting since Roberts joined the Nobel Prize Dialogue Seoul to discuss…

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Interview

Interview, October 2017 Richard Roberts at Nobel Week Dialogue 2017. Photo: Niklas Elmehed “I like to see things that have never been seen before” Here, Richard Roberts is interviewed about everything from his love of discovery to his biggest influences – and reveals a determined, curiosity-driven character. Interview transcript…

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Banquet speech

Joseph H. Taylor Jr.’s speech at the Nobel Banquet, December 10, 1993 Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have heard earlier today that scientific discoveries come at unpredictable times. Just as a person cannot say “I shall write poetry,” another cannot say “I shall make a scientific discovery.” Russell Hulse and I…

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Bibliography

Works in English We accuse : the Trial of Nelson Mandela. – London : African National Congress (S.A.), [1963?] No Easy Walk to Freedom : Articles, Speeches, and Trial Addresses / edited by Ruth First. – New York :  Basic Books, 1965 Nelson Mandela Speaks : Speeches, Statements, and Articles. – London : African National…

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