French-Japanese duo wins 2026 Nobel Chemistry Prize

Summary

• French scientist Henri Kagan and Japanese scientist Kenso Soai have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
• The Nobel Committee for Chemistry announced the award on Wednesday, recognising research that has contributed to a deeper understanding of how certain chemical reactions can produce molecules with a specific three-dimensional structure.
• The Chemistry Nobel is the third science prize announced during this year’s Nobel week, following the awards in medicine and physics.

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French scientist Henri Kagan and Japanese scientist Kenso Soai have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.

The Nobel Committee for Chemistry announced the award on Wednesday, recognising research that has contributed to a deeper understanding of how certain chemical reactions can produce molecules with a specific three-dimensional structure.