China's sci-tech scene just got a major boost! 🚀 On Wednesday, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) unveiled the country's top 10 scientific and technological achievements for 2024 in a buzzworthy event in Nanjing, the capital of east China's Jiangsu Province.
From exploring the mysterious far side of the Moon to creating a brain-inspired chip, these breakthroughs are set to shape the future! 🌕🧠
CAS Vice President Wu Zhaohui announced the stellar list, which was selected by esteemed academicians holding the country's highest national academic titles in science and engineering.
Here are the top 10 mind-blowing achievements:
- Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission: China's epic journey to the Moon’s far side, bringing back precious lunar samples. 🌑
- Brain-Inspired Complementary Visual Chip: The world's first chip based on primal language, paving the way for advanced AI tech. 🧠💡
- Ocean Drilling Vessel – Mengxiang (\"Dream\"): The first domestically-built vessel, opening new horizons beneath the waves. 🌊🚢
- Ultra-High-Capacity Optical Disc Storage Device: The world's first petabyte-level storage device, a game-changer for data storage! 💾
- Einstein Probe Astronomical Satellite (Tianguan): Successfully launched, this satellite is already making groundbreaking discoveries in space. 🌌🔭
- Helium-Free Ultra-Low-Temperature Refrigeration Solution: A new eco-friendly way to achieve ultra-low temperatures without helium. ❄️🌱
- Universal CAR-T Therapy: The world's first donor-derived CAR-T cell therapy treating rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. 💉🩺
- Super Microscope: Providing panoramic views of large-scale cell interactions, revolutionizing biological research. 🔬👁️
- Observation of Graviton Modes in Condensed Matter: First-ever observation, opening new doors in physics! ⚛️
- Second Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Expedition: Drilled the world's longest mountain glacier core, achieving incredible scientific breakthroughs. 🏔️❄️
This 2024 list is the 31st annual compilation of China's top sci-tech feats and has captured media attention globally. It's helping to ignite public interest in the wonders of science and technology! 🌟
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China unveils country's top 10 sci-tech achievements in 2024
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