2025未来科学大奖，获奖名单公布

Core Points - The 2025 Future Science Prize awarded seven scientists for their significant contributions to research [1][3] - The prize includes three categories: Life Science, Material Science, and Mathematics & Computer Science, with each category offering a prize of approximately 7.2 million RMB (equivalent to 1 million USD) [1][3] - The Future Science Prize is recognized as China's first private science award and is referred to as the "Nobel Prize of China" by Nature magazine [3] Life Science Award - The winners of the Life Science Award are Ji Qiang, Xu Xing, and Zhou Zhonghe, recognized for their discovery of fossil evidence supporting the origin of birds from dinosaurs [3] Material Science Award - The Material Science Award was awarded to Fang Zhong, Dai Xi, and Ding Hong for their contributions to the computational prediction and experimental realization of topological electronic materials [3] Mathematics & Computer Science Award - The Mathematics & Computer Science Award was given to Lu Zhiyuan for his inventions and contributions in the fields of non-volatile semiconductor storage unit density, device integration, and data reliability [3] Significance of the Prize - The Future Science Prize aims to promote fundamental scientific research, recognize original breakthroughs, and inspire scientific exploration [3][4] - The 2025 edition marks the tenth anniversary of the prize, which has recognized 46 awardees since its inception in 2016, all of whom have made significant contributions in various scientific fields [3] Upcoming Events - The Future Science Prize Week will take place from October 22 to 26, 2025, in Hong Kong, culminating in the award ceremony on October 26 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre [5]