"Relic doctors" step into spotlight at south China museum

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China is stepping up moves to boost the commercialization of scientific achievements,

bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial application.

Pan Xiaodong, Secretary General of the Ministry of Science and Technology,

told a press conference in Beijing that the country is deepening reforms

in technology transfer mechanisms.

Universities and research institutes have established over 1,000 technology transfer institutions,

and they have jointly built more than 19,000 research and development

and transformation platforms in collaboration with enterprises.

Pan said that significant progress has also been made in developing concept verification

and pilot scale testing platforms.

12 national technology innovation centers have established nearly 70 pilot scale testing platforms.

Pilot scale testing platforms are crucial for validating the technical feasibility

and commercial potential of research outcomes before large scale industrial application.

To strengthen the role of enterprises as main drivers of innovation,

China has been implementing institutional measures to establish and expand leading technology enterprises in key industries

and to encourage such enterprises to increase research and development investment.

Pan noted that financial support for technology commercialization has also been strengthened.

In collaboration with the People's Bank of China and other departments,

the Ministry has introduced policy packages covering venture capital, bank credit, and capital markets.

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China's self-developed quantum computer operating system origin pilot is officially available to be downloaded.

This marks a move expected to significantly lower the development barrier and accelerate the autonomous development of China's quantum computing ecosystem.

Independently developed by HIFA-based origin quantum computing technology company,

origin pilot was first unveiled in 2021 after multiple iterations and upgrades.

The operating system has evolved into an advanced platform that supports major technological pathways,

including superconducting ion trap and neutral atom quantum processors.

The system is currently deployed and operational on origin UConn series of quantum computers.

Quantum computer operating system is responsible for core functions such as resource scheduling and software hardware collaborative management.

It also possesses crucial capabilities like parallel quantum task processing and automatic qubit calibration,

significantly enhancing the overall operational efficiency of quantum computers.

By opening up its unified programming interfaces and standardized driving system,

origin pilot breaks down technical barriers in core quantum computing software, allowing research institutions,

colleges and developers worldwide to conveniently access China's independently developed quantum computer operating system.

Chinese scientists have developed a high-resolution model to assess the thermal stability of water ice in the Shackleton crater region near the lunar south pole,

providing crucial guidance for the Chun'a seven missions quest to find and analyze one of the moon's most valuable resources.

The research team from the key laboratory of solar activity and space weather at the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

developed the lunar polar water ice thermal stability model according to the center's release.

By incorporating the thermal properties of lunar soil at extremely low temperatures, the model simulates the distribution of surface radiation,

soil temperature, and the areas where water ice is thermally stable.

The study published recently in the Planetary Science Journal focuses on the area around Shackleton crater,

a candidate landing region for China's Chun'a seven mission, which is scheduled for launch this year.

One of the primary scientific objectives of the lunar probe is to conduct high precision remote sensing and in situ detection of water ice at the lunar south pole.

Thermal stability of water ice refers to the difficulty of ice sublimation loss over long-term geological time scales.

Assessing this stability is key to understanding the distribution characteristics of water ice in the lunar polar regions and is particularly significant for guiding the Chun'a seven mission.

The research team said that the evaluation of water ice stability can guide detection efforts and help identify areas where water ice is more likely to be preserved.

The new model offers a more detailed and precise map of potential ice deposits.

The researchers explain that this model can calculate the distribution areas of illumination, lunar soil temperature, and stable regions for volatiles like water ice.

According to Tang Yu Hua, Deputy Chief Designer of the Chun'a seven mission, if lunar water ice is successfully located, it could significantly reduce the cost and time required to transport water from Earth.

Facilitating the establishment of a human base for long-term activities on the moon and enabling further exploration of Mars or deep space.

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The Museum of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in South China has turned its private restoration laboratories into a public stage, allowing the slow time of cultural heritage conservation to be seen and appreciated.

Jing Huai, Director of the Museum's Cultural Relic Conservation Center, explained that the decision to break the wall was born from a desire to foster a deeper understanding of the labor-intensive nature of preservation.

For restores, the transition from the secluded backstage to the public eye was initially daunting.

Chen Qi, a professional restoreer at the center, admitted feeling nervous about potential misunderstandings. Chen said he and his colleagues worried people might wonder why they aren't wearing gloves.

Or think they are idling when they sit still for a long time. He explained that some delicate tasks require the tactile sensitivity of bare skin, and that staring is often a crucial moment of mentally connecting with the original creator to ensure perfect color matching.

Through the window, the craft's complexity is revealed. The lab equipment resembles a blend of various professions, a carpenter's saw, a painter's palette, and ultrasonic cleaner from a dentist's office, and even a surgeon's scalpel.

Chen described restoration as a multidisciplinary blend of science and history that ultimately relies on the touch of expert craftsmanship.

The center also highlights the fusion of modern science and traditional craftsmanship.

In interactive zones, visitors can touch the rough texture of song-dynasties ceramic shards through specialized openings in the glass, and virtually assemble relic fragments on digital screens.

Further experiencing the precision required in a restoreer's daily work. Yang Qingping, the museum's deputy curator believes the ultimate goal of the open door policy is to build an emotional connection.

It is about understanding a legacy.

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