In a world where boundless landscapes nurture audacious dreams, individuals in the Zhejiang University community dare to look, listen, try, and strive. This audacity intertwines with their essence, their existence, and their journey through life... They follow their heart with courage and belief. Today, let us celebrate their remarkable narratives.This is Part 1 of a two-part stories about ZJU dream chasers.GAO Sheng: A 1000-kilometer journey home by bicycle“I bought a bicycle at the end of Aug...

Generation after generation, Zhejiang University's Graduate Volunteer Teaching Groups have passed the baton, with 25 batches and 349 volunteers dedicating their efforts to teaching in China's less developed central and western regions. Recently, members from the 25th batch shared their transformative teaching experiences.WANG Hao, who teaches biology to 8th graders at Dongchen Middle School, shares his transformative journey from summer to winter, growing alongside his students. On the p...

As the renovation of the Yuquan Campus Yishantang first-floor restaurant nears completion, a vibrant large-scale oil painting adorns the wall - depicting a year-round view of the campus, weaving through day and night scenes in the Qiu Shi Garden. This is the first collective creation attempt by the Zhejiang University Oil Painting Association since its establishment, completed by eight Zhejiang University faculty members over a span of two weeks.The mural measures 2.8 meters in height, 6.5 meter...

Excessive or repetitive fear play a significant role in the development of anxiety disorders, with the amygdala serving as the central locus for fear processing. Clinical research has demonstrated that individuals with bilateral amygdala damage are still capable of experiencing fear, indicating the amygdala may not be absolutely required for fear. To date, the neural mechanisms underlying fear that are independent of the amygdala are still poorly understood.On February 12th, Prof. LI Xiao-Ming&n...

The electro-optical neural network chip has captured immense attention in both academia and industry, particularly thanks to the substantial competitive edge facilitated by photonics technology. In comparison with electronic AI chips, photonic AI chips exhibit their advantages in two primary aspects. First, they feature lower link loss and higher bandwidth, resulting in higher energy efficiency. Second, optical devices display shorter response times and lower latency compared to traditional elec...

To the cherished ZJU community and our international friends,With heartfelt warmth, the Office of Global Engagement sends its most fervent wishes for a splendid Chinese New Year!We are embarking on the Year of the Dragon, starting from Feb. 10, 2024, and lasting until Jan. 28, 2025. The dragon, an emblem of power and honor within the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. Esteemed for its vibrant energy and wisdom, the dragon stands as a symbol of ambition and courage, captivati...

Meet HE Chun, a 2021 Master's student from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology at Zhejiang University, and the honored recipient of the 2023 Chu Kochen Scholarship - the highest accolade bestowed upon ZJU students. She has devoted herself to the study of green pest control in agriculture, actively participating in major national projects like the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. In just two years, she has published four high-quality papers in internat...

In terms of thermal insulation, polar bears serve as a walking ‘textbook.’ Enveloped in an ultra-insulating “sweater,” they can adapt to frigid temperatures as low as -40°C. Their fur, remarkable for its hollow structure, traps a significant volume of ‘still’ air, thereby reducing heat loss by inhibiting both heat conduction and convection. This principle has inspired the design of warm apparel, where textiles, such as wool and down feathers, excel in reducing heat transfer.Fig. 1: A phot...

Propylene stands as a ubiquitous raw material in our daily lives, serving as a fundamental element in the production of various chemical goods, including plastics, household appliances, medical devices, synthetic fibers, and cosmetics. Undoubtedly, it ranks among the most bulk chemical products globally.However, there is a formidable challenge in industrial production, where propylene and propane, akin to inseparable companions, coexist, rendering it difficult to separate them. One article in th...

The groundbreaking catalyst design strategy introduced by the research team, led by Prof. XIAO Feng-Shou and Prof. WANG Liang from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Zhejiang University, revolves around the innovative utilization of dealuminated zeolites as carriers. This strategic implementation serves to finely regulate the dynamic evolution process of copper nanoparticles during catalytic reactions. Notably, it effectively mitigates sintering among copper particles and...