When we hear the name
Nobel, we immediately think of the Nobel Prizes. But Alfred Nobel, the creator
of the awards, was also a great scientist and inventor.
Born in 1933 in
Sweden, Nobel studied first in Russia and then emigrated to the US where he
studied mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he returned to Sweden to work with
his father. Gradually, they made advances in explosives. Nobel figured out how to
work safely with nitroglycerine, a very dangerous and explosive substance. His
invention later became known as dynamite. Nobel continued throughout his life
to make improvements in the field of explosives. He eventually owned numerous
explosives factories around the world and became very wealthy.
Alfred Nobel was a man
of great achievement When he died he left a wonderful gift to the world: the
Nobel Prizes. Each year these prizes are awarded to scientists, inventors and
other interested people for their great contribution to the world.