Nobel Prizes: Is there a secret formula to winning one? — bbc.com

8 October 2012 We sift through the stats to discover any hidden factors behind capturing arguably the most prestigious prizes in the world. Related The myth of the lone genius Genius, passion, hard work, and a little bit of luck – that’s what we are told sets Nobel prize recipients apart from us mere mortals. But could there be any secret, hidden factors that come into play? To find out, we’ve sifted through the vital statistics of all the winners since the very first Nobel prizes were awarded in 1901. Does your birth-date matter? How about which university you ended up at? Or if you are a man (and let’s face facts, history tells us this is most likely to be the case), does having facial hair provide a little edge? Take a look at our infographic and find out. If you would like to comment on this infographic, or anything else you have seen on Future, head over to our Facebook page or message us on Twitter. Winning formula for Nobel Prizes Next See all Science & Environment

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