Outstanding Czech scientists receive Česká Hlava awards

The Česká Hlava awards will be handed out to six outstanding Czech scientists in Prague on Thursday. The main prize for lifelong work goes to biochemist Emil Paleček, who discovered electro-technical properties of nucleic acids. Chemical engineer Karel Kolomazník will receive the award for innovation in finding new ways to recycle toxic waste from the leather industry. The awarding ceremony will take place on Thursday night and the winners will receive 1.7 million crowns. The Česká Hlava awards project was launched in 2002 by private companies and has become one of the most prestigious events in the world of science.

Author: Ruth Fraňková