[Editor’s Note: The 2023 Zhejiang University SDG Global Summer School concluded on August 14. Over 1,000 talented students from more than 80 countries and regions participated in the two-week program. During this time, they explored solutions for sustainability under the mentorship of world-class professors from ZJU and its partner universities. What is the significance of these five academic modules? What contributions has ZJU made in sustainability-related fields? What messages will...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart healthcare, the shift towards digitalization gains momentum, and a promising frontier emerges with the advent of the new generation of photodetectors. Among these advancements, graphene material stands out as a beacon of hope, showcasing remarkable properties such as large carrier mobility, exceptional optical transparency, and robust mechanical strength. These attributes position graphene at the forefront of photodetector research, shaping the trajecto...

Disc degeneration is a common pathology for various degenerative spinal disorders, characterized by nucleus pulposus (NP) cell senescence and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation. However, effective treatments for disc degeneration are currently unavailable. Recently, Prof. WANG Yue from the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) published an article in ACS Nano, entitled “A Redox Homeostasis Modulatory Hydrogel with GLRX3+ Extracellular Vesic...

Recently, a joint team from the Zhejiang University College of Optical Science and Engineering and Zhejiang Lab, led by Professors LIU Xu and YANG Qing, developed a technique called “spatial-frequency tracking adaptive beacon light-field encoding” (STABLE) for achieving super-resolution imaging (λ/3NA) based on multimode fibers (MMFs). Stable transmission and reconstruction of light fields in complex media (dynamic optical fibers, clouds, fog, turbid liquids, etc.) pose common chall...

Vehicle driving behavior is closely related to people's daily travel, and the resulting emissions have become an important source of air pollution. Previous studies have mostly discussed transport emission reduction control measures and expected effects from the perspectives of governments, policymakers, and automakers, but few studies have explored the long-term impact of driving behavior and its evolution on transport emissions from the driver's perspective. As the executor of driving ...

“The SDGs are a common vision for humanity and a series of actions to benefit people and our planet,” stated Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, during the virtual the opening ceremony of the 2nd SDG Global Summer School held on July 31st. Themed on “SDG for a Shared Future”, the Summer School has gathered over a thousand young students from 82 countries and regions around the world, who will be exploring innovative paths towards a sustainable future together over ...

Klebsiella pneumoniae, a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family, is a common pathogen in both community-acquired and healthcare-associated infections. Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is known as a superbug and antibiotic killer due to its complex enzyme profile and high virulence. According to data from the National Bloodstream Infection Bacteria Resistant Surveillance Network (BRICS), the detection rate of CRKP among bloodstream infection (BSI) isolates in China reached ...

From July 3 to July 13, the 12th World Choir Games (WCG2023) took place in the captivating city of Gangneung, South Korea. In this attention-grabbing choral event, the Wenqin Chorus of Zhejiang University shone brightly with their stellar performance amid fierce competition. Their extraordinary talent led them to win two gold medals in two categories, namely C5 University and College Choirs and C27 Folklore with Accompaniment.On July 10, during the Championships Competition in the C5 category, W...

On June 20, the laboratory of CHEN Xin and TANG Jianjun at the College of Life Science,Zhejiang University,published an article entitled “Fish mediate surface soil methane oxidation in the agriculture heritage rice–fish system” in the journal Ecosystems. This study reveals how fish affect surface soil methane oxidation through foraging activities that cause trophic cascading and drive nitrogen recycling in the paddy ecosystem.Methane (CH4) emission is affected by the rates ...

On July 14, a delegation from the University of Chicago, led by Ms. Katie Hrinyak, associate vice president for Global Initiatives & Strategy, and Dr. GE Zening, executive director of UChicago’s Center in Beijing, paid a visit to Zhejiang University to deepen partnership and promote multidisciplinary cooperation between the two institutions.Warmly welcoming the delegation, Prof. LI Min, director of the Office of Global Engagement at Zhejiang University, highlighted ZJU’s academic prowess, ...