Articles - Chemistry

The Nobel Prize in ChemistryBy Bo G. Malmström and Bertil Andersson
How far has development in modern chemistry arrived at during the last one hundred years?

Asilomar and Recombinant DNA By Paul Berg
Thirty years ago, nations were engaged in debates on whether recombinant DNA research should be allowed to continue.

On Being a Scientist: A Personal View By John C. Polanyi
What is the responsibility of scientists to society? 1986 Chemistry Laureate John C. Polanyi shares his views.

The Role of Science and Technology in Future Design By Jerome Karle
1985 Chemistry Laureate Jerome Karle discusses the interaction of science and society.

Nobel Chemisty Laureates and Their Work

Exploring the New RNA WorldBy Thomas R. Cech
RNA research has reached new heights within the past few years.

The RNA World By Sydney Altman
1989 Chemistry Laureate Sidney Altman relates his involvement in the discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA.

Hydrocarbons for the 21st Century By George A. Olah
Chemistry Laureate George Olah gives a glimpse of the work that was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1994.

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