Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The prize recognized their work on non‑linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
Their studies involve chiral molecules, which have left‑handed and right‑handed versions.
The discovery helps chemists create substances more efficiently, especially medicines.
The ceremony in Stockholm includes medals, a cash award, and a meeting with the Swedish king.
Their research focuses on chiral molecules, which exist in left‑handed and right‑handed forms that are mirror images of each other.
They showed that a small amount of a product can accelerate its own formation, a principle useful for making medicines and other chemicals.
The award ceremony will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, where the laureates will receive medals, a cash prize, and meet King Carl XVI Gustaf.
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