How much of science is luck? - NobelPrize.org

The nature of discovery

How much of science is luck?

Are you proud your discovery is used so widely?

How has your discovery had an impact?

Is significant achievement the driving pressure in science?

Is creativity important in science?

Can you recall a moment of discovery?

Is hard work essential to success in science?

Should scientists take gambles?

How much of discovery is accidental?

What’s the relationship between skill and luck?