CLEAN : Trio win Nobel Chemistry Prize for tiny molecular machines 2

The video discusses the contributions of Sir James Fraser Stoddart and others in the field of molecular machines. It highlights the potential applications of these machines, likening their impact to the Wright brothers' first flight. The video also captures the emotional response of the contributors to their achievements and outlines future plans for the development of molecular machinery.

Who is Sir James Fraser Stoddart?

• A biologist who discovered the structure of DNA

• A famous physicist known for his work on black holes

• A chemist recognized for his contributions to molecular machines

• An engineer who designed the first electric car

What is a key characteristic of the molecular machines discussed?

• They are powered by solar energy

• They are used primarily in agriculture

• They function at a molecular scale

• They operate on a macroscopic scale

How are the small molecular machines compared to historical innovations?

• They are equated with the discovery of penicillin

• They are likened to the invention of the telephone

• They are compared to the Wright brothers' first flight

• They are similar to the development of the steam engine

What have the three laureates achieved in the field of molecular machinery?

• They have developed a new type of renewable energy

• They have discovered a cure for cancer

• They have mastered motion control at the molecular scale

• They have created the first artificial intelligence

What is the future potential of the work on molecular machines?

• To create new forms of entertainment

• To develop new applications across various fields

• To replace all traditional machinery

• To focus solely on medical advancements