Who Will Win the 2015 Nobel Prize in Science?

In summary, the conversation discusses the upcoming announcement of the Nobel Prize winners in various categories next week. The participants make predictions for potential winners in different fields, such as physiology and medicine, chemistry, and physics. They also mention predictions from other sources.
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Next week (Oct 5-12), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will announce the annual winners of science's most prestigious award, the Nobel Prize. In this thread, let's throw out some guesses as to who might win.

Here are Thomson-Reuter's annual predictions.

My predictions:
Physiology and Medicine: C. David Allis, Howard Cedar, and Ahron Rhazin for their contributions to understanding of the roles of DNA methylation and histone modifications to the regulation of gene expression.

Chemistry: Victor Ambros, David Baulcombe, and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of micro RNAs.

Physics: John Pendry, Sheldon Schultz, and David Smith for the prediction and discovery of negative refraction meta-materials.

Who do you think will win/deserves to win the Nobel Prize this year?

More predictions from around the internet:
http://blog.everydayscientist.com/?p=3397
http://blog.chembark.com/2014/10/08/predictions-for-the-2014-nobel-prize-in-chemistry/ (2014)
 
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I've learned that predicting what committees will do is probabilistic at best.
 

1. What is the Nobel Prize?

The Nobel Prize is an international award given to individuals or organizations who have made outstanding contributions to humanity in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economics. It was established in 1895 by Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world.

2. How are the Nobel Prize winners chosen?

The Nobel Prize winners are chosen by various committees of the Nobel Foundation, based on nominations from qualified individuals such as professors, scientists, and past Nobel Prize laureates. The committees then review and select the most deserving candidates for each category.

3. When will the 2015 Nobel Prize winners be announced?

The Nobel Prize winners for 2015 were announced in October of that year. The exact date varies each year but is typically announced in early October, with the award ceremony taking place on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.

4. Who are some potential candidates for the 2015 Nobel Prize?

There are many potential candidates for the 2015 Nobel Prize, as it is a highly competitive and prestigious award. Some notable scientists and researchers who may have been considered for the prize include: Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for their work on CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, Rino Rappuoli for his contributions to vaccine development, and John B. Goodenough, Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for their work on lithium-ion batteries.

5. How accurate are Nobel Prize predictions?

Nobel Prize predictions are difficult to accurately predict as the selection process is highly confidential. However, some predictions are made based on the impact and significance of a candidate's work and their reputation in the scientific community. While these predictions are not always accurate, they can give an indication of potential candidates who may be considered for the prize.

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