Nobel Chemistry Prize 2023: Quantum dots discovery earns top honor
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The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to scientists Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Alexei Ekimov for their groundbreaking work on "the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots." These tiny particles are used in LED lights, and TV screens, and even have medical applications, like helping surgeons remove cancerous tissue. The prestigious award, presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, comes with a cash prize of 11 million Swedish Kronas (about Rs. 8.3 crore).