From Peanut Butter to Diamonds-Exploring the Mysteries of Science

During a science outreach activity held on May 27, Thomas Meier, a German scientist from the Center for High-Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research, explained the fascinating process of diamond synthesis. "Diamond synthesis is a well-established method nowadays. It only takes a starting material rich in carbon, for example, peanut butter, and the right pressure and temperature conditions to make diamonds," Meier said when sharing his research results with an on-site audience.

A Canadian Mom's Love for Yunnan

Rouhieh Tabibzadegan, a Canadian teacher at Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE), shared her personal experience of China's development, especially the changes and achievements of compulsory education in rural Yunnan, with Science and Technology Daily recently.

Expats Book House Promotes Exchanges

Language, Carrier of Culture and Bridge of Communication

Dr. Agshin Aliyev, director of the Department of Azerbaijani Language at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), and founder and director of the China Research Center at Khazar University Azerbaijan, has been awarded the title of "My Favourite Foreign Teacher" in China in 2019 along with a "Certificate of Honour" of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences in 2022 in recognition of his contributions to China-Azerbaijan cultural exchange.

Foreign Experts Expand Their Careers in China

From May 22 to 27, an event called Foreign Experts' Visit to Zhejiang 2023 was held in Hangzhou and Shaoxing, Zhejiang province.

Special Class Sparks Passion for Science

Computing a Path to Success

Seeing is Believing

I come from the small town of Mullingar, located in County Westmeath in the middle of Ireland. After graduating from the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) with a master's degree in business, I decided to move to China after a meeting with Ms. Wang Liping, who ran a cooperative international exchange program with TUS.

To Ignite Public Curiosity About Science

Professor Henry Curran, a renowned scientist, is the director of the Combustion Chemistry Center at University of Galway in Ireland and an honorary professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in China.

A Key Player in Innovation

Working in China, Understanding China

Role of Law in Shaping Future of Sci-Tech

Science and technology have always played a vital role in shaping the world we live in, driving innovation and progress in all aspects. However, as these fields continue to advance at an exponential rate, there are questions about how laws can keep pace with the rapid changes and ensure that science and technology are used for the betterment of humanity.

Creativity, an Engine to Sustain Development

In contrast to the current focus on machine learning and AI, which have their own benefits, British scientist Peter Taylor said in a recent interview with Science and Technology Daily that, "Creativity is a crucial advantage that humans have over machines, which allows them to create something from nothing."

Robotic Innovation in Medical Field

Scientific Collaboration Essential for Global Progress

"Science is international by its nature, and collaboration is necessary to advance scientific understanding," according to Professor Viktor Gouretski in a recent interview with Science and Technology Daily.

Expats Experience Charm of Shanghai

Foreign Experts' Tour to Baoding

Empower the Public with Science

Dr. Oluwarotimi Williams Samuel is an associate professor at the Center for Neural Engineering at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Foreign Expert's Book House in Tianjin

Recently, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau facilitated a "Foreign Expert's Book House" event to host reading and exchange activities for foreign experts in Tianjin, focusing on Xi Jinping: The Governance of China IV, which received their positive feedback. A selection of their views follow.

Making Science More Popular

Aldo Tagliabue is an Italian scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of immunology and vaccine research. He has been employed at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) since 2021, having previously worked in Korea and collaborated with scientists from Fudan University before being formally invited to China.