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Researcher Reveals Secrets of Early Life on Earth

What began as a simple childhood fascination has driven Zhu Maoyan into becoming a globally recognized expert in the field of early life evolution and Earth system history. On top of honors such as being elected as an honorary fellow of the Geological Society of London, Zhu added the title of academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to his repertoire in November.

Dec 22, 2025 Learn more

The Solar Energy Scientist Who Uses Sunlight to Fire Ceramics

At work, Wang Zhifeng is a scientist specializing in solar thermal power research, but in his free time, he is an avid snow sports enthusiast. He has even covered one of the walls in his office with action shots of him and his family out on the slopes. He has combined his two passions to envision an indoor ski resort powered by solar energy on a sunny island in south China.

Dec 16, 2025 Learn more

Young Egyptian Explores Science Enchantment in E China's Anhui

The 23-year-old Ahmed Medhat Mostafa Elsayed is an Egyptian student who is currently doing research in particle physics at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei. Now Elsayed, whose research topic focuses on heavy neutrinos, plans to apply for the doctoral degree here, hoping he could make some influential scientific research achievements...

Dec 03, 2025 Learn more

A Physical Oceanographer Charting the Ocean's Deep

The ocean, as described by physical oceanographer ZHOU Hui of the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a "chaotic yet fascinating dance floor." It's a dynamic stage where everything from tiny ripples to vast, thousand-kilometer currents interact in a perpetual performance.

Dec 01, 2025 Learn more

ZHANG Hongzhang to Lead Scientific, Poetic Life in Space

China's Tiangong space station is set to welcome another spectacled visitor. ZHANG Hongzhang, researcher from a leading natural science institute, will conduct experiments in orbit 400 km above Earth, elevating his quest for achieving groundbreaking studies to cosmic heights.

Oct 31, 2025 Learn more

Tajik Geologist Finds Home in Border Region

For nearly 10 years, Tajik geologist Dzhovid Yogibekov has made his life in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, where his studies have grown into a deep connection with local society. Xinjiang, which borders Tajikistan, is easily accessible from his home country.

Aug 24, 2025 Learn more

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Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope

FAST is the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope. Its main scientific fields include conducting large sky neutral hydrogen survey, observing pulsars, detecting interstellar molecules, and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. Its unparalleled sensitivity and excellent survey speed will help astronomers further explore the universe.