From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science's 'equalizing force'

Omar Yaghi, a Palestinian refugee turned Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, exemplifies the transformative power of science as he makes groundbreaking advancements in gas and molecule research.

• Omar M. Yaghi, born to Palestinian refugees in Jordan, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work on chemical reactions involving carbon dioxide.
• Yaghi's research focuses on developing innovative methods to capture and convert gases, contributing to solutions for climate change and environmental sustainability.
• The Nobel Prize announcement highlights Yaghi's journey from a humble upbringing in a cramped room shared with cattle to a leading position at the University of California, Berkeley.