World

Nobel Prize For Chemistry Announced

Moungi G. Bawendi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , Cambridge, MA, USA, Louis E. Brus, Columbia University,  New York USA and Alexei I. Ekimov, Nanocrystals Technology Inc. New York, USA shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry which was declared today.

Also Read : Trinamool Congress GS Abhisekh Banerjee’s Wife Summoned by ED

The troika has been awarded this coveted award because of remarkable breakthrough in the realm of quantum dots which are ultra-tiny nanoparticles whose unique properties are entirely governed by their minuscule size. Quantum dots, an important component of nanotechnology, have found their way into our daily lives, illuminating the screens of televisions and LED lamps. They also serve as invaluable guides for surgeons in the meticulous removal of tumor tissue and other surgeries.

It is to be noted that this year’s Nobel award for Physics were awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier. Whereas,  Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman received the award for Medicine announced earlier this week.

Also Read : More Than 100 Students Admitted In Hospital, Gwalior Suspected Food Poisoning

However, wait continues for the declaration of Nobel awards for Literature, Peace, and Economics which is to be announced on October 5, 6 and 9 respectively.

The Indians who received this coveted award includes legends like Rabindranath Tagore, C. V. Raman and Kailash Satyarthi. It is now to be seen whether or not any Indian receive this world award this time.

Debajit Kar

Recent Posts

‘In Kabul, A Cat Has More Freedom Than A Woman’: Revisiting Women’s Struggles Under The Taliban

The Taliban’s regime has since imposed over 100 laws restricting women's rights, stripping them of…

4 hours ago

PM Modi’s Gifts: A Glimpse Of India’s Cultural Heritage In Global Diplomacy

These gifts to world leaders reflect the diverse traditions, arts, and crafts of India, emphasizing…

7 hours ago

Dr Rajeshwar Singh Calls For Bold Goals To Make India A Global Power By 2047

Dr Singh stressed the importance of reaching a GDP of $15 trillion by 2047 to…

7 hours ago

Gautam Adani Faces Indictment In US: Legal Expert Vijay Aggarwal Dismisses Immediate Repercussions

Criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal weighed in on the charges against Adani. He believes the indictment…

8 hours ago

Adani Group Stocks Recover As Sensex nd Nifty Post Gains

After a major sell-off earlier in the week, Adani Group stocks, led by Ambuja Cements…

9 hours ago

Sensex Soars 1,961 Points, Nifty Gains 557 In Broad-Based Market Rally

A sharp rally in financial stocks and encouraging US labor market data fueled the uptrend.…

9 hours ago