Scientists discover a novel satiety sensor in the fly brain2020-12-21The research team led by WANG Liming from the Zhejiang University Life Sciences Institute published a research article entitled “A novel satiety sensor detects circulating glucose and suppresses food consumption via insulin-producing cells in Drosophila” in the journal of Cell Research. Sensing hunger and satiety is crucial to ensure appropriate and balanced intake of energy and essent... READ MORE |
Can seals be carved on a tablet?2020-12-18Have you ever imagined that an iPad pencil can be used as a chisel to create a desired seal pattern on a tablet? “Seal Create”, a virtual seal carving application, can make it! You can create your own seal pattern, experiment with three-dimensional seal carving models, choose from a variety of carving knives, and ultimately get the most lifelike seal carving experience. Recently, this applicatio... READ MORE |
Four ZJUers named “Innovators Under 35 in China for 2020"2020-12-17In chaotic times, it can be reassuring to see so many people working toward a better world. Young scientists are striving to employ technology to address a series of challenges to mankind. The list of MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35 in China for 2020” was unveiled on December 10. This year, two ZJU faculty members, Dr. TONG Zheming and Dr. YANG Yihao, and two ZJU alumni, Dr. SHI Yi... READ MORE |
ZJU-Angelalign Research & Development Center for Intelligent Healthcare launched at the ZJUI2020-12-16ZJU-Angelalign Research & Development Center for Intelligent Healthcare was set up at Zhejiang University/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) on December 9. It is aimed to harness the cutting-edge technologies of artificial intelligence and machine learning to conduct cross-disciplinary research and develop a new generation of technologies and standards for intelli... READ MORE |
ZJU and FAO co-hosts Digital Agriculture Forum 20202020-12-15The Digital Agriculture Forum 2020 was co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Zhejiang University on December 5-6. Aiming to foster an enabling ecosystem to accelerate the digital transformation of agri-food systems, it was composed of three main events: the Global Agrilnno Pitch Event, the Digital Agriculture and Rural Development Forum, and the Digital... READ MORE |
ZJU wins “Challenge Cup” with 8 gold medals2020-12-14On December 9, the 12th “Challenge Cup” National College Student Business Plan Competition was concluded at Northeast Forestry University. Zhejiang University clinched an all-time high eight gold medals and won the highest accolade of the competition—the Challenge Cup—thanks to the highest total score and the largest number of gold medals.The competition made its debut in 1999, and as of 20... READ MORE |
Can AI beat mankind in legal practices?2020-12-12On the evening of December 4, the Law Artificial Intelligence Challenge, China’s first AI-mankind competition on contract review, made its debut in the Zhejiang University Law School Auditorium. It was co-hosted by Zhejiang University Guanghua Law School, the Language Technology Lab at the Alibaba DAMO Academy and Zhejiang University College of Computer Science and Technology.There were 5 teams i... READ MORE |
French Ambassador visits ZJU2020-12-10On Dec. 8, WU Zhaohui, president of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation led by His Excellency Mr. Laurent BILI, French Ambassador to China. The ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Benoît GUIDEE, French Consul General in Shanghai as well as the attachés for politics, education and economy.Also present at the meeting were HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, LI Min, director of ... READ MORE |
ZJU scholars discover a novel methane-driven pathway to arsenic transfer2020-12-09Methane is the second most abundant greenhouse gas which can be found in natural habitats such as wetlands and oceans as well as in artificial systems such as rice paddies and anaerobic digesters. Methane is also an effective biological carbon source and energy which can sustain microbial growth and metabolism, drive biogeochemical cycles of such elements as carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, and promo... READ MORE |
Insight@ZJU: President WU Zhaohui shares his vision for new paradigms of higher education2020-12-07[Message from the Editor: The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the way people live, work and learn. Faced with the immense uncertainty of the world, what adaptations should universities consider to ensure their long-term resilience? How do we envision the new strategic landscape for universities? At the invitation of International Association of Universities (IAU), President Wu Zhaohui shared his vi... READ MORE |
Exhibition on “Metropolitan Life in Chang’an: Spectacles from the Capital of the Tang Dynasty” launched at ZJU2020-12-03The exhibition themed on “Metropolitan Life in Chang’an: Spectacles from the Capital of the Tang Dynasty” kicked off in Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archeology on December 1. A selection of 167 artefacts intimately related to the daily life of Chang’an residents were on display, unfolding a scroll of their lively and dynamic life. The audience is thus ushered into the ancient capital ... READ MORE |
ZJU robot soccer team dazzles at 2020 RoboCup China Competition2020-12-01At the 2020 RoboCup China Competition, two teams from Zhejiang University—ZJUNlict and ZJUDancer—clinched first place in the Small Size League and the Humanoid KidSize League respectively.The Small Size League is one of the oldest RoboCup Soccer leagues. It focuses on the problem of intelligent multi-robot/agent cooperation and control in a highly dynamic environment with a hybrid centralized/dist... READ MORE |
College of Agriculture and Biotechnology celebrates the 110th anniversary of its founding2020-11-30On November 28, Zhejiang University College of Agriculture and Biotechnology (CAB) celebrated the 110th anniversary of its founding on Zijingang Campus. Over the past 110 years, CAB has developed in sync with the times. It established China’s first horticulture and entomology, set up the first isotope laboratory in China’s agricultural system and published China’s first research artic... READ MORE |
Scientists reconstruct the architecture of the HNS2020-11-27Why are some mammals born monogamous? Why do mothers hold an intense affection for their kids? How do spouses maintain a stable relationship as lovers?This is intimately bound up with oxytocin which is released into the bloodstream as a hormone in response to love and in labor. Recent studies reveal that it not only helps with birth and milk production but also plays a critical role in social bond... READ MORE |