Roaming the World Created by the Nobel Prize -- A Journey Through Chemistry

Author: (Korean) Lee Jong-ho, translated by Li Tingting
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Publish Date: 2007-01-26
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 book series 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 of Nobel Prize winners, 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 in the act of 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 the greatest nightmare of human society? How did chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) lead to the ozone hole? What bright future does hydrogen energy hold for human society? All these questions are vividly narrated by the author, revealing how wonderfully and marvelously nature truly is.
Step into the world created by the Nobel Prize, where you will find the finest and most refined of everything humanity has to offer, the highest wisdom of the human spirit, and the most complete expression of life's value.