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Chemistry Nobel recognises work on proteins; winning trio include chess master, theoretical physicist

In keeping with theme of 2024 Physics Nobel, prize in Chemistry too recognises work done through computation & modelling with neural networks.

Nobel chemistry prize 2024 goes to trio of protein pioneers

Half the prize was awarded to Baker for computational protein design while the other half was shared by Hassabis and Jumper for protein structure predictio.’

Ministry of Heavy Industries receives bids for Advanced Chemistry Cell Manufacturing Units

The first round of the ACC PLI bidding was completed in March 2022, with three beneficiary firms being awarded a total capacity of 30 GWh.

‘Quantum dots’ — 2023 chemistry Nobel for tiny particles that make your TV clearer & can aid cancer op

Scientists awarded 2023 chemistry Nobel are Moungi G. Bawendi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Louis E. Brus (Columbia University) & Alexei I. Ekimov (Nanocrystals Technology Inc). 

Nobel Prize for Chemistry awarded to 3 scientists for discovery of quantum dots in LED lights

The more than century-old prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($997,959).

Benjamin List, David MacMillan win 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The two scientists were cited for their work in developing a new way for building molecules, known as asymmetric organocatalysis, the prestigious Nobel Committee said.

Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen, who warned of ozone hole, dies at 87

Crutzen discovered in 1970 that nitrogen pollution was capable of destroying ozone in the atmosphere, a critical layer of that protects living things from the sun’s UV radiation.

Why 2020 Chemistry Nobel went to CRISPR-Cas9 tool that can ‘rewrite code of life’

Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna won the first Nobel jointly awarded to two women for their work on developing CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technique Wednesday.

2019 Chemistry Nobel awarded for work in development of lithium-ion battery

The Chemistry Nobel was awarded to Americans John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Japanese Akira Yoshino.

Phosphorus: 350 years after its discovery, this vital element is running out

Looking for gold, an alchemist in the 17th Century discovered phosphorous from a most unusual source, urine. Now, centuries later, we face a critical shortage of the element.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?