On this night in science
The very first Nobel Prizes
December 10, 1901
On this day in 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were handed out, honoring discoveries and work that help the world. The first prize for physics went to Wilhelm Röntgen, who had discovered X-rays six years before.
Why it mattered
The prizes are still given out on this same day every year, and winning one is among the highest honors a scientist can receive.
Wonder together
If you could give a prize to someone for a discovery, which discovery would you choose?