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On 8 October 2025 the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University), Richard Robson (University of Melbourne) and Omar M. Yaghi (University of California, Berkeley). The trio was honoured “for the development of metal–organic frameworks” (MOFs) — a family of crystalline, porous materials that chemists today … Read more
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2024, an honor that this year goes to three remarkable scientists: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper. This award not only highlights their individual achievements but also underscores the disruptive advancements they have made in the world of protein … Read more
In a remarkable announcement, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has revealed that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 will be awarded for the groundbreaking discovery and development of quantum dots. These tiny particles, known as nanoparticles, possess extraordinary properties that are determined by their size. Quantum dots have already found applications in a wide … Read more
The reason why paper tears more easily when it’s wet is due to its chemical structure, specifically the hydrogen bonds present in the paper. If you’ve ever experienced the frustration of spilling a drink on your desk or placing a dinner napkin on a damp surface, you know how easily paper becomes flimsy when wet. … Read more