What major scientific prize did Hevesy receive in 1958?
Nobel Prize
Copley Medal
Atoms for Peace Award
Maxwell Medal
Answer
The Atoms for Peace Award, received by Hevesy in 1958, recognized his significant contributions to the peaceful applications of nuclear science. Hevesy's pioneering work in the use of radioactive isotopes for medical research and his advocacy for the responsible use of nuclear energy earned him this prestigious honor.
Atomic Adventures: The George de Hevesy Chronicles
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