Hey science lovers! 🤓 Two innovators from the Chinese mainland have just been named to Nature’s 10 list for 2025, celebrating the researchers shaping this year's biggest science stories.
First up is Liang Wenfeng, founder of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek. Back in January, his team dropped R1, a powerful yet cost-effective large-scale AI model that, as Nature put it, "rocked the world of artificial intelligence." Suddenly, experts realized the United States wasn't as far ahead in AI as they’d thought. Liang’s work is driving global AI development forward and inspiring young tech entrepreneurs everywhere. 🤖
On the ocean front, geoscientist Du Mengran made waves by diving into the hadal zone—the deepest layer of the sea, beyond six kilometers. During an expedition in the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench, she discovered the deepest-known animal ecosystem on the planet. 🌊🔬 Her findings open a new chapter in marine biology and remind us how much remains unexplored.
These trailblazers show that curiosity and innovation can push boundaries—whether in digital realms or the ocean’s abyss. As we head toward 2026, keep an eye on these rising stars; they're just getting started! 🚀
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