USAF 'discovered' pulsars long before Bell Burnell

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The discussion centers around the technical possibility of the United States Air Force (USAF) winning a Nobel Prize, referencing an interesting story from a science blog. It raises questions about the criteria for Nobel Prize eligibility and why the USAF could be considered for such an honor while individuals like astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell were overlooked. The conversation highlights the complexities and perceived inconsistencies in the Nobel Prize awarding process, particularly in relation to contributions from organizations versus individuals in scientific fields.

Aug 19, 2007

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...but they just didn't call it such.

Interesting story: http://scienceblogs.com/catdynamics/2007/08/schisler.php

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Aug 19, 2007

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So, is it technically possible for the USAF to have won a nobel prize

Aug 19, 2007

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siddharth said:

So, is it technically possible for the USAF to have won a nobel prize ?

Why should it have been possible for the USAF when it wasn't possible for Bell Burnell?

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