CLEAN : Winning Nobel Prize 'a big surprise', says chemistry laureaute

The speaker recounts receiving a call from the Nobel Prize committee, expressing surprise and discussing Caroline's award. They reflect on their career and the challenges of obtaining funding. The speaker uses an analogy with legal structures to explain chemistry's role in solving global challenges, emphasizing its importance in addressing climate change.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the call from the Nobel Prize committee?

• Confused and worried

• Surprised and skeptical

• Calm and indifferent

• Excited and nervous

Who was initially thought to win the Nobel Prize alone according to the speaker?

• Bill

• Caroline

• The speaker

• A student

What analogy does the speaker use to explain the process in chemistry?

• Painting a picture

• Constructing with building blocks

• Cooking a meal

• Building a puzzle

According to the speaker, what is essential to solve challenges like climate change?

• Biology

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

What does the speaker hope to achieve with the new ideas mentioned?

• Start a new career

• Secure funding for research

• Win another Nobel Prize

• Gain more recognition