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South China Morning Post
21 hours ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Wu Yiquan: the Chinese AI researcher scoring big on the basketball court
Amid China 's tech revolution, a new kind of multidisciplinary star is emerging – one who dominates both coding and sport. Wu Yiquan, an artificial intelligence (AI) scientist pioneering legal large language models by day, is also making headlines as a rising provincial basketball sensation. Wu, an assistant professor at the Zhejiang University law school, specialises in developing and training legal large language models for applications in education and research. The 1.8m-tall (5 feet 9 inches) star caught media attention after he scored 22 as the defender for the West Lake team in a Zhejiang Provincial City Basketball League qualifier match on July 17. In an interview with Henan-based news site Daxiang News on Wednesday, Wu said scientific research and basketball had things in common. 'The most captivating aspect of basketball is its unpredictability,' he said. 'The pregame analysis often differs from the actual situation on the court, which tests one's ability to adapt in real-time.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Chinese team's ultratough aerogel could shield aircraft from new extremes
Chinese scientists have proposed a novel method for producing aerogels that significantly improves their heat resistance and mechanical properties, with potential for use in high-speed aircraft and space exploration, according to a paper published this month in a top journal. Aerogels are lightweight, porous solid materials with extremely low density and exceptional thermal insulation properties. They are widely used for insulation or thermal protection in spacecraft , military equipment and electronics. However, despite their superior insulating abilities, conventional aerogels typically suffer from poor mechanical strength, making them vulnerable to pressure or impact. Researchers from Zhejiang University in eastern China have developed a universal preparation technique that enables the creation of aerogels with an internal dome-like cellular structure. By varying the raw materials, hundreds of formulations can be derived, each exhibiting high elasticity. Their findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Science on July 17. The method, dubbed the '2D channel-confined chemistry' approach, involves the use of nanoscale graphene oxide during production. 'The key lies in the layered assembly process, akin to making a mille-feuille pastry,' explained Xu Zhen, an associate professor at Zhejiang University and one of the paper's corresponding authors.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Minister-Counsellor Fan Xuecheng Attends China-Uganda Cultural and Educational Exchange Activities
On July 11, 2024, Minister-Counsellor Fan Xuecheng of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda attended a series of cultural and educational exchange activities at Luyanzi Institute of Technology and Makerere University. The activities were joined by Professor Zhu Hui, Vice Chairperson of the University Council of Zhejiang University; Ms. Wang Lihong, Principal of Luyanzi Institute of Technology; H.E. Judith Nsababera, Consul General of Uganda in Guangzhou; and Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University. In his remarks, Minister-Counsellor Fan Xuecheng stated that China and Uganda have long enjoyed friendly relations, and educational and cultural exchanges have built a bridge for enhancing mutual understanding and trust between the two peoples. China will continue to support people-to-people and educational cooperation, injecting fresh impetus into the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. Consul General Nsababera and other participants noted that Uganda is willing to take this opportunity to strengthen cooperation with China and promote Uganda-China relations to a new level. The Ugandan premieres of two documentaries produced by Zhejiang University — Generation Z's China-Africa Stories and Along the Silk Road — were successfully held at Luyanzi Institute of Technology and warmly received. Zhejiang University also presented a collection of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings to Makerere University, showcasing the richness of traditional Chinese culture. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda.
