Three scientists—Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi—have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These highly porous materials, likened to a "bottomless handbag," offer vast potential for capturing gases like carbon dioxide and separating pollutants such as "forever chemicals" from water. The discovery holds promise for addressing major global challenges including climate change and pollution.

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