Science Superstars Unite in Beijing for ICBS 2025! 🚀
Hey there, future scientists!
Imagine being in a room filled with some of the world’s greatest minds—like superheroes of science! Well, that’s exactly what happened on July 13 at the International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS) 2025 in Beijing. Over a thousand brilliant scholars from around the world gathered to share their amazing discoveries and inspire the next generation (that’s you!).
What’s ICBS 2025 All About?
ICBS is like the Olympics for science, but instead of sports, it’s all about math, physics, and computer science! This year’s theme was “Focusing on Basic Science, Leading the Future of Humanity.” Pretty cool, right?
Meet the Science Legends! 🌟
Six incredible scientists received the Basic Science Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is like a HUGE trophy given to those who have made discoveries that changed the world!
- Samuel Chao Chung Ting: At 89 years young, he’s a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who has been exploring space and cosmic rays! He reminded everyone that “experiments are fundamental to the progress of knowledge.”
- Steven Chu: He found a way to use lasers to cool down atoms! Imagine freezing items with light—that’s some sci-fi stuff!
- David Gross: He helped us understand the tiniest particles in the universe by discovering something called “asymptotic freedom.”
- Shigefumi Mori: A superstar mathematician who solved complex geometry problems, making it easier to understand shapes in higher dimensions!
- George Lusztig: He mixed different areas of math to make new discoveries, showing how teamwork in math leads to awesome results.
- Robert Tarjan: A computer science whiz who created algorithms (like special recipes for computers) that are still used today!
A Moment to Remember ❤️
There was a heartwarming moment when a high school student named Song Songlin gave Professor Ting a hand-painted portrait. It was like a meeting of wisdom and youthful energy—a real-life superhero handshake!
Why This Matters to You
These scientists are paving the way for cool new technologies and discoveries that will shape our future. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll find the cure for diseases, explore distant planets, or invent the next big thing in tech!
Fun Activities Ahead!
The congress isn’t just about speeches—there are over 500 events! From “Mathematics Night” to “Physics Night,” young students have the chance to meet and learn from these science legends.
A Message from Shing-Tung Yau
Professor Shing-Tung Yau, a famous mathematician and the chairman of ICBS, said, “Every breakthrough in basic science is the wealth of all humanity.” He believes that by working together, we can solve big challenges like understanding the universe or making sure AI (Artificial Intelligence) is helpful and safe.
Get Inspired!
This amazing gathering shows that science is not just about textbooks—it’s a thrilling adventure! So keep asking questions, stay curious, and maybe one day, you’ll be on that stage inspiring others!
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