French President Francois Hollande (C) speaks with the 2013 Chemistry Nobel Laureate, Martin Karplus (R), as he sits beside the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Jean-Marie Lehn (L) in the Biophysical Chemistry laboratory at the ISIS (Institut de Science et d'Ingenierie Supramoleculaires) in Strasbourg, eastern France, January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Frederick Florin/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

French President Francois Hollande (C) reacts with the 2013 Chemistry Nobel Laureate, Martin Karplus (R), and the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Jean-Marie Lehn (L) in the Biophysical Chemistry laboratory at the ISIS (Institut de Science et d'Ingenierie Supramoleculaires) in Strasbourg, eastern France, January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Frederick Florin/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

French President Francois Hollande (C) speaks with the 2013 Chemistry Nobel Laureate, Martin Karplus (R), as he sits beside the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Jean-Marie Lehn (L) in the Biophysical Chemistry laboratory at the ISIS (Institut de Science et d'Ingenierie Supramoleculaires) in Strasbourg, eastern France, January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Frederick Florin/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel poses for photographers at USC after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Michael Levitt (R), a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, smiles with his wife Rina after a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

Michael Levitt (R), a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, kisses his wife Rina after a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, gestures after speaking at a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, gestures after speaking at a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel poses at USC after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

Michael Levitt (C), a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, speaks during a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

Martin Karplus speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel poses at USC after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, speaks during a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel poses at USC after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, speaks during a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT EDUCATION) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, speaks during a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT EDUCATION) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, arrives for a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

John Hennessy (L), president of Stanford University, applauds Michael Levitt, professor of structural biology, during a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

Michael Levitt, a professor of structural biology at Stanford University, speaks during a press conference in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace.
REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel speaks at a press conference after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (2nd L) celebrates with his wife Tami Warshel (2nd R), daughter Yael Warshel (R) and USC President Max Nikias after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel speaks at a press conference after winning the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

Martin Karplus speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus gestures as he speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus speaks to the press after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (R) is kissed by his wife Tami Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (R) is kissed by his wife Tami Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (R) laughs with his wife Tami Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (R) kisses his wife Tami Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus, and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (R) kisses his wife Tami Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel talks on Skype at his home after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles California October 9, 2013. U.S. and Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes that have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel talks on the phone with Israeli President Shimon Peres after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel talks on Skype at his home after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Michael Levitt walks to conduct interviews at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel poses at his home after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT SOCIETY) 

Michael Levitt sits between interviews at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

Michael Levitt speaks during an interview at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

Michael Levitt speaks during an interview at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

Michael Levitt speaks at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel talks on the phone with Israeli President Shimon Peres after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

Michael Levitt prepares for an interview at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

Michael Levitt speaks at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

Michael Levitt sits between interviews at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel talks on the phone with Israeli President Shimon Peres after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

Michael Levitt smiles at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (L) talks on the phone with Israeli President Shimon Peres as he sits with his wife Tami Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

Michael Levitt is shown at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Michael Levitt gestures at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel (C) talks on the phone to Israeli President Shimon Peres as he sits between his wife Tami Warshel (R) and daughter Yael Warshel after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. Warshel, a U.S. and Israel citizen, won the Nobel chemistry prize with U.S. scientists Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Karplus, Levitt and Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. Long gone were the days of modelling reactions using plastic balls and sticks. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

Michael Levitt talks during an interview at his home in Stanford, California October 9, 2013. Three U.S. Scientists, including Levitt, won the Nobel chemistry prize on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionised research in areas from drugs to solar energy. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awarding the prize of 8 million crowns ($1.25 million) to Martin Karplus, Levitt and Arieh Warshel, said their work had effectively taken chemistry into cyberspace. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel poses at his home after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize, in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. American-Israeli citizen Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HEADSHOT) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel talks on Skype at his home after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize, in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. American-Israeli Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

University of Southern California professor Arieh Warshel takes calls at his home after hearing he won the Nobel chemistry prize, in Los Angeles, California October 9, 2013. American-Israeli Warshel won the Nobel chemistry prize with Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt of the U.S. on Wednesday for pioneering work on computer programs that simulate complex chemical processes and have revolutionized research in areas from drugs to solar energy.
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY) 

Martin Karplus has his breakfast after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus speaks on the phone after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) 

Martin Karplus speaks on the phone after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Martin Karplus speaks on the phone after winning the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts October 9, 2013. Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won the 2013 Nobel Prize for chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems, the award-giving body said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Dominick Reuter (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)