Get ready for a journey from Jurassic skies to quantum circuits! 🦖⚡️ The Chinese mainland's Future Science Prize on Wednesday spotlighted eight bright minds across life sciences, physical sciences, and computer science.
Life Science Prize 🏆
Paleontologists Ji Qiang, Xu Xing, and Zhou Zhonghe dug deep into ancient rocks and pulled out fossil proof that birds are living dinosaurs. Their work transformed a 150-year debate into a solid theory about vertebrate evolution — think of it like unlocking a secret level in the history of life!
Physical Science Prize 🌌
Fang Zhong, Dai Xi, and Ding Hong stand at the frontier of topological electronic materials. These materials behave like guardians of electrons, hosting robust surface states that could power quantum computers or ultra-efficient spintronic devices. As Dai Xi puts it, "They can greatly reduce power consumption and enable many unique functionalities." It's like giving electronics a superhero shield.
Math & Computer Science Prize 💾
Lu Chih-yuan's team rewrote the rulebook on non-volatile memories, laying the groundwork for faster AI chips, smarter mobile devices, and cloud tech that never forgets. Imagine your data saving itself even after the power's off — that's next-gen memory in action!
Launched in 2016 by scientists and entrepreneurs, the Future Science Prize rewards breakthrough research that reshapes our world. So far, 46 visionaries have claimed this honor. Who knows which discovery will be next?
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China recognizes trailblazing science – from future tech to dinosaurs
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