Nobel prize goes to pioneers of Lego-like "click chemistry"
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Students and faculty at the University of Copenhagen greeted Nobel chemistry prize winner Morten Meldal, who shared the award with scientists Carolyn Bertozzi ...Read full article 
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- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
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Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are ready to ride eternal in these exclusive new images from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
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Quick Glance: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Takes Center Stage in Total Film
- Total Film's upcoming issue reveals the cover featuring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in the lead role.
- The prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road follows Furiosa's 16-year journey in the wasteland and her connection to Dementus, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth.
- The film promises explosive action sequences mostly filmed in the desert, with familiar faces from the Mad Max series returning.
- Subscribers can enjoy exclusive benefits and preorder the magazine to delve deeper into the world of Furiosa.
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