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Top 10 scientific advances of 2020 unveiled
    2021-03-01  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

THE Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled the selected top 10 domestic scientific advances of 2020 Saturday.

Chinese scientists’ remarkable progress in tackling COVID-19, the Chang’e-5 probe’s retrieval of lunar samples, and the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe’s diving record topped the list.

Other advances include research on the transmission of human genetic materials, transparent ferroelectric single crystals with ultrahigh piezoelectricity, quantum interference in chemical reactions, as well as biomarkers and potential intervention targets for organ aging in mammals.

Chinese scientists’ efforts in measuring the new height of Mount Qomolangma, revealing the evolution and migration history of Chinese populations with ancient DNA, and recreating the history of over 300 million years of biodiversity changes on Earth, are also listed.

Lunar samples brought back by the Chang’e-5 probe are on public display at the National Museum of China now.

The samples, mainly soil from the lunar surface, are preserved in a container made of artificial crystal.

Designed in the shape of a zun, a traditional Chinese bronze ware, the container is 38.44 cm high and 22.89 cm wide. The height represents the average distance between Earth and the moon of 384,400 km, while the width represents the 22.89 days of the lunar probe’s mission.

Besides the samples, the exhibition also features around 40 objects related to the lunar probe, together with multiple photos and videos.

After the exhibition in Beijing, the samples will begin a nationwide tour. (Xinhua)

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