Nobel Prize in Chemistry (not awarded to Meitner)

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes outstanding achievements in understanding the structure, properties, and reactions of atoms and molecules. It often honors discoveries that lead to advancements in medicine, energy, materials, or environmental science. Recipients may have developed new techniques, identified fundamental principles, or created innovative substances that significantly impact technology and society. The prize highlights work that deepens our comprehension of chemical processes, enabling progress across multiple scientific and industrial fields. Notably, Marie Curie was the first woman to win it, but her colleague Lise Meitner, who contributed to nuclear fission, was not awarded.