Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in ChemistryThe Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai. The prestigious honour recognizes their ground-breaking discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Aqsa Qaddus Tahir is a reporter dedicated to science coverage, exploring breakthroughs, emerging research, and innovation. 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