From what the Nobel committee says, the prize is for a who, not a what. And it's for excellence, not accidents.

"The Nobel Prize is a celebration of excellence. The Nobel Prize is considered the most prestigious award in the world in its field. It is awarded to 'those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind'."

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