Quiz Champion

Linus Pauling, one of the only winners of multiple Nobel Prizes, earned his Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and what?

  • Physiology/Medicine
  • Physics
  • Economics
  • Peace
Explanation

Linus Pauling, one of the only winners of multiple Nobel Prizes, earned his Nobel Prizes in Chemistry for his pioneering work on the nature of chemical bonds and the discovery of the alpha helix structure of proteins. However, the answer to the second part of the question is Peace. Linus Pauling was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962 for his tireless advocacy and campaigning against the testing of nuclear weapons and his efforts towards global disarmament. He used his scientific background to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare and actively spoke out against its proliferation, making significant contributions to the cause of peace and human welfare. This recognition demonstrates Pauling's multifaceted accomplishments and the impact he had beyond the realms of scientific research.