The High-tech Research and Development Center (Basic Research Management Center) of the Ministry of Science and Technology released the top ten scientific advances in China in 2021 on Monday. The Chinese space station Tianhe core module was successfully launched, and the Shenzhou-12 and 13-manned spacecraft were successfully launched and docked with the Tianhe core module. From carbon dioxide to starch synthesis; Chang 'e-5 lunar samples reveal secrets of lunar evolution; To reveal the antiviral drug mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 escape; FAST captures the world's largest FAST radio burst sample; Achieve large-scale preparation of high-performance fiber lithium-ion batteries; Quantum walking of programmable 2D 62 bit superconducting processor "Zuchongzhi"; A self-powered soft robot successfully challenged the Mariana Trench; Ten major scientific advances, including revealing the causes of bird migration routes and key genes for long-distance migration, were selected.

It is reported that the selection activity of "Ten scientific Advances in China" was led by the High-tech Research and Development Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology (Basic Research Management Center), which has been successfully held for 17 sessions so far, aiming to publicize the progress of major basic research science in China, inspire the scientific enthusiasm and dedication of the majority of scientific and technological workers, and carry out the popularization of basic research science. We will promote public understanding of, concern for and support for basic research, and create a good scientific atmosphere in the whole society.

Source: Guangming Daily (Page 04, March 1, 2022) (Reporter Yang Shu)

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