1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, the first two paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What did the three scientists discover in their research?

3. Explain the benefits the discovery could produce. / What is the significance of the discovery? (Include how others describe the potential benefits of the discovery. Be specific.)

4. Define physiology.

5. Re-read the paragraphs about each of the winners.

• Dr. William G. Kaelin Jr., paragraphs 8-11
• Dr. Peter J. Ratcliffe, paragraphs 12-18
• Dr. Gregg L. Semenza, paragraphs 19-22

How does the years of work and the discovery of these three researchers inspire you?