Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the year's Nobel Prize in chemistry, delivers a lecture on Dec. 24, 2025, at a Kindai University campus in Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan.

Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the year's Nobel Prize in chemistry, delivers a lecture on Dec. 24, 2025, at a Kindai University campus in Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan.

UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

Novel laureate Kitagawa at press conference

Novel laureate Kitagawa at press conference

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, speaks during a press conference at the state-run college in Kyoto, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, following the university having been selected as a candidate for significant government grants at elevating Japanese research institutes to the top of global rankings.

Novel laureate Kitagawa at press conference

Novel laureate Kitagawa at press conference

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, speaks during a press conference at the state-run college in Kyoto, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, following the university having been selected as a candidate for significant government grants at elevating Japanese research institutes to the top of global rankings.

Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press upon arriving at Osaka airport in western Japan on Dec. 15, 2025, following the award ceremony in Stockholm.

Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press upon arriving at Osaka airport in western Japan on Dec. 15, 2025, following the award ceremony in Stockholm.

Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press with his Nobel medal in hand upon arriving at Osaka airport in western Japan on Dec. 15, 2025, following the award ceremony in Stockholm.

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

NOBEL LECTURE CHEMISTRY 2025

Nobel laureate in chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi, delivers his Nobel lecture in the auditorium of the university building in Uppsala, Sweden, 13 December 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, look at their medals during a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, speaks during a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, speaks during a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, pose for a photo with their medals during a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, pose for a photo with their medals during a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony.

NOBEL 2025 KING'S DINNER

NOBEL 2025 KING'S DINNER

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251211 CORRECTIONCrown Princess Victoria and Chemistry Laureate Richard Robson at the King's Dinner for Nobel Laureates at Stockholm Palace, Sweden, December 11, 2025. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030 undefined

NOBEL 2025 KING'S DINNER

NOBEL 2025 KING'S DINNER

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251211 CORRECTIONCrown Princess Victoria and Chemistry Laureate Richard Robson at the King's Dinner for Nobel Laureates at Stockholm Palace, Sweden, December 11, 2025. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030 undefined

Local city commends Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Local city commends Nobel laureate Kitagawa

A banner celebrating Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, is displayed on a wall of the Neyagawa city office in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 11, 2025. Kitagawa lives in the city.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University is pictured after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during the award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University is pictured after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony.

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony.

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony.

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony.

Nobel Prize banquet

Nobel Prize banquet

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, attends the Nobel Prize banquet at City Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, following the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (C) of Kyoto University is pictured after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, leaves the Grand Hotel Stockholm in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, to attend the award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall. (Pool photo)

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, leaves the Grand Hotel Stockholm in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, to attend the award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall. (Pool photo)

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, leaves the Grand Hotel Stockholm in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025, to attend the award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall. (Pool photo)

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University receives the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025. (Pool photo)

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (C, L) of Kyoto University receives the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025. (Pool photo)

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University is pictured after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University is pictured after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University is pictured after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (C, L) of Kyoto University receives the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University receives the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.

Nobel award ceremony

Nobel award ceremony

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (L) of Kyoto University receives the Nobel Prize in chemistry from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during an award ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2025.