Controlling the formation of perovskite crystals could help make solar power generation more affordable, reliable and efficient.The performance of a promising solar cell material has been boosted by a global effort to understand and master its manufacture. Researchers co-led by XUE Jingjing from the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University have used a technique called in-situ X-ray defraction to watch perovskite as it crystalises. They have used the findings to ...

Established in 2014, the Leadership Development Program for Female Students has significantly impacted the university and beyond, conducting over 110 sessions and training more than 5,500 female students. At the opening ceremony of the 14th session of the Program on October 23, 2023, CHEN Yueyuan, representing the alumni of the Zhejiang University's Leadership Development Program for Female Students, said,"This program has opened up opportunities for us to explore the lim...

Microorganisms are often in battle with the immune system. But research in mice has shown that gut microbes work in tandem with it to determine how much fat the gut absorbs.Microbes have been found to harness the immune system to suppress the production in the gut of genetic material — called long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) — which increases fat absorption from food. The finding may hint at new ways to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.Gut microbes are known to influence metabolism, but the details...

Shape transformation is ubiquitous in our daily lives, occurring in a multitude of forms, ranging from instantaneous change to gradual evolution. Now, researchers at Zhejiang University have pioneered an innovative way of altering shapes. Once triggered, the shape "Transformer" enters a "dormant" state for a period of time before starting its transformation. The duration of the "dormant period" can be manually controlled, much like adjusting a timer. In reality, the...

Following intense pain or stress, people often experience a sense of relief, akin to the lifting of a heavy burden. But how does this subtle emotion occur?On September 29, a research paper titled “Stress relief as a natural resilience mechanism against depression-like behaviors” was published in the journal Neuron. In this study, the research team scrutinized the neural pathways in the brain that govern stress relief. They concluded that enhancing stress relief can promote an individual’s res...

On the morning of October 15, Zhejiang University had the distinct honor of receiving a distinguished delegation led by Elvira Maria Correia Fortunato, Minister of Science, Technology, and Higher Education of Portugal. The purpose of their visit was to further bolster ties between China and Portugal in the realm of scientific and technological cooperation. FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed profound gratitude for the unwa...

XIE Zhenye, the champion of the men's 100-meter race at the Hangzhou Asian Games, returned to Zhejiang University, and shared the inspiring story behind his triumph with his fellow students.Ten years of study in Zhejiang UniversityXIE Zhenye, who has been studying at Zhejiang University for eleven years since his undergraduate studies in 2012, spoke highly of the institution's contribution to his growth. He attributed his strong critical thinking skills to the education he has recei...

On October 8th, 2023, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed the grand finale of its baseball event at the Shaoxing Baseball (Softball) Sports Culture Center. During the thrilling showdown, the South Korean team won the championship, while the Chinese team commendably secured a position among the top four. The city of Hangzhou is no stranger to baseball excellence. The Zhejiang University baseball team, known for its remarkable achievements, embodies the spirit of the sport and draws in...

Zhejiang University, renowned for its innovative educational approaches, has introduced a captivating addition to its graduate-level curriculum - “Chinese Aerobic Qigong - Five Animal Routines”. This unique course exudes the essence of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.Legend attributes the origin of the Five Animal Routines, a prominent component of traditional Chinese aerobic Qigong, to Hua Tuo, a 2nd century A.D. Chinese physician. Under the guidance of Associate Professor WU Jian, th...

Recently, Tencent’s CarbonX Program unveiled its results in Shenzhen, and two projects led by Zhejiang University stood out among the extensive pool of over 300 projects, securing a spot in the coveted Tencent’s CarbonX Program TOP30. These exceptional projects are centered around “Physical adsorption-based carbon capture technology for high-temperature and high-humidity scenarios” and “Equipment for direct air carbon capture in a flexible, modular, ultra-low-energy way”.According to Prof....