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Nobel Chemistry 2026: Kagan and Soai solve century-old molecular handedness mystery
Yle News ENLO·FR · JP·about 23 hours ago
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Kagan and Soai for discoveries enabling the production of substances used in medicines, flavors, fragrances, agricultural products, and new materials. The specific scientific contributions are not detailed in the source, but the recognition highlights fundamental advances in chemical synthesis. This is a routine scientific award with no immediate market or geopolitical implications.