Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to French chemist Henri Kagan and his Japanese counterpart Kenso Soai.
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French chemist Henri Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai, according to the Nobel committee's announcement.
The distinction follows the tradition of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, which is awarded each year to recognise major contributions in this scientific field. The laureates are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Full details on the specific research that motivated the award had not yet been specified in the initial information available. Further details on the work carried out by Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai are expected to be communicated in the coming days.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is one of six annual Nobel distinctions, which also include physics, medicine, literature, peace and economics.
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- 🔴 Le prix Nobel de chimie décerné au Français Henri Kagan et au Japonais Kenso Soai — France 24 — Français
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