Chemistry Nobel recognizes nanotech pioneers

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Wednesday’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to three US-based scientists who discovered and developed clusters of atoms known as quantum dots. University of Texas professor Kate Biberdorf, host of the podcast, “Seeking A Scientist,” talks with The World’s Marco Werman about how the groundbreaking work is motivating the next generation of chemists. 

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