Two Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Pioneering Discovery

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Two scientists have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. They were honored for a foundational discovery concerning the properties of electrons in atoms and molecules. Their findings, initially met with surprise, have advanced the field of femtochemistry. The award was announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.

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