Roaming the World Created by the Nobel Prize: A Journey in Chemistry

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 of the 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 manner. It allows us to experience the numerous conveniences and benefits brought to our lives by the inventions and creations of Nobel Prize laureates, learn about their extraordinary journeys, and explore the motivations and effects of human innovation. 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 did radiocarbon dating help determine the authenticity of the Turin Shroud? Why are alchemists called the midwives of modern chemistry? Why is the atomic bomb considered humanity's greatest nightmare? How did chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) lead to the ozone 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 the Nobel Prize's creations, where humanity's finest, most essential, and highest wisdom reside. Here, the full value of life is realized.