chemistry

Chemistry is the scientific discipline that studies the properties, composition, and structure of substances, and the changes they undergo during reactions. It is a fundamental field of science that underpins industries from pharmaceuticals to materials.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research into 'mirror image' molecules and their impact on pharmacology.

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