Chemistry Journey - Exploring the World Created by the Nobel Prize

Author: Li Zhonghao (Korean)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: What has the Nobel Prize brought to humanity? How has the Nobel Prize influenced human life? The centennial Nobel Prize has witnessed nearly all major scientific discoveries and inventions of the 20th century, earning worldwide attention and respect for its authority and fairness. This series of books systematically introduces the Nobel Prize in Science from the perspective of daily life, guiding us through the fascinating world created by the Nobel Prize in an easy-to-understand and engaging way. It allows us to experience the numerous conveniences and benefits brought to our lives by the inventions and creations of Nobel Prize winners, learn about their extraordinary journeys, and explore the motivations and effects of human innovation and creativity. This book takes you on a journey through the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Why is plastic considered the only regret of the Creator's creation? How did nylon earn the name "miracle silk stronger than steel"? What harms did DDT bring while benefiting humanity? Why is fluorine an indispensable trace element for the human body? How does radiocarbon dating distinguish the authenticity of the Turin Shroud? Why are alchemists called the midwives of modern chemistry? Why is the atomic bomb considered the greatest nightmare of human society? How did chlorofluorocarbons lead to the ozone layer hole? What beautiful prospects does hydrogen energy hold for human society? All these questions are vividly narrated by the author, revealing the wonders and marvels of nature. Step into the world of creation by the Nobel Prize, where humanity's finest and most essential exist, where the highest wisdom of the human spirit resides, and where the full value of life is realized.