It’s an award that puts even the Oscars in the shade. 109 years ago the Nobel Prize, the ultimate accolade, was created. Awarded for outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and medicine, women have triumphed their way to a trophy 41 times. Here are ten of the best and brightest

Itu2019s an award that puts even the Oscars in the shade. 109 years ago the Nobel Prize, the ultimate accolade, was created. Awarded for outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and medicine, women have triumphed their way to a trophy 41 times. Here are ten of the best and brightest

We salute female Nobel Prize winners