As the core organ governing thought and consciousness, the brain consumes immense biological energy to maintain critical functions such as learning, memory, and emotions. To enable energy-efficient operation, the brain must finely regulate this process, achieving massive parallel information processing and storage at low energy costs. This high-efficiency, low-energy capability remains the ultimate goal of supercomputing and AI technologies, yet it is a peak still beyond human technological reac...

Suspension bath-based 3D bioprinting (SUB3BP) is frequently used for fabricating artificial tissues with vascular structures. However, existing SUB3BP techniques encounter difficulties in fabricating biomimetic structures with multicellular layouts, such as suspension bath removal concerns, restricted material options, complex preparation protocols, and low accuracy.A recent study proposed a simple, storable, stable, and scalable (4S) starch hydrogel to leverage the next-generation SUB3BP techni...

From the university’s early days, gymnastics has been an integral part of campus life. By the 1980s, rhythmic gymnastics gained popularity, and newer activities such as aerobics, sports dance, line dance, and cheerleading followed, evolving into today’s diverse and dynamic modern dance and fitness curriculum.Dance combines aesthetics with physicality, emphasizing posture, poise, and control. Instructors in dance and fitness classes employ various training techniques to build students...

Intravenous (IV) infusion, a milestone invention of modern medicine since its development during World War II, remains essential in maintaining therapeutic blood drug concentrations and minimizing toxicity. However, IV therapy requires professional administration and confines patients to medical facilities, leading to reduced compliance and elevated healthcare costs.  A research team led by professors GU Zhen, ZHANG Yuqi, YU Jicheng from the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Zhejia...

The 2024 Future Science Prize award ceremony took place on November 3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, celebrating groundbreaking achievements in science. SUN Binyong, a prominent mathematician from the Zhejiang University Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics, was awarded the 2024 Future Science Prize in Mathematics and Computer Science for his exceptional contributions to the representation theory of Lie groups.Sun’s work addresses several long-standing problems in mat...

At the 11th Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) award ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, global leaders and experts gathered to recognize groundbreaking contributions to solving water scarcity. The ceremony was attended by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, as well as other distinguished figures, including the Head of the International Water Prize Council and the Director of ...

The year 2024 marks two significant milestones in China-Italy relations: the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their comprehensive strategic partnership and the 700th anniversary of the passing of Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who first chronicled his travels to Hangzhou, describing it as “the finest and most splendid city in the world”. His observations remain a historical bridge linking Chinese and European cultures.On the evening of November 8, Chinese President Xi Jinping and It...

In recent years, Zhejiang University has made significant strides in reforming its innovation and entrepreneurship education, positioning student competitions as a key platform for these efforts. The University has embraced an educational philosophy of “entrepreneurship driven by innovation”, and has built a solid foundation for “excellence-centered innovation”.Through these initiatives, Zhejiang University has intensified its focus on cultivating innovative talent and creating a dynami...

In a stunning display of innovation and entrepreneurship, Zhejiang University has once again claimed the top spot at the prestigious “Challenge Cup” competition. The 14th National College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition, held on November 2 at Xi’an Jiaotong University, saw ZJU’s students shine across multiple categories.The University’s impressive haul included five gold awards in the Main Competition category, two in the QinChuangYuan Innovation Challenge, and one in...

The Traditional Chinese Desk created by DU Jianghan, a junior at the Ocean College of Zhejiang University, has recently become a cultural sensation, captivating both students and faculty on and off campus. Featuring a felt pad, calligraphy and seal carving tools, a classical-style lamp, and nostalgic photographs, the desk exudes a strong atmosphere of traditional Chinese culture. DU describes it as more than just a workspace for his calligraphy and seal carving—it's also a personal sanc...