基础研究不基础：上海科技创新从“上天入海”到“意念控制”

Core Insights - Shanghai is focusing on fundamental research, with an expected share of 11% of total R&D investment in 2024 [1] - The city is encouraging researchers to tackle world-class challenges, exemplified by projects like dark matter detection and brain-computer interfaces [1][11] - Shanghai's scientific community is actively engaging in national science projects, with 5,037 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation in 2024, amounting to 3.426 billion yuan, a 2.7% increase from the previous year [1] Group 1: Dark Matter Research - The PandaX team has been exploring dark matter 2,400 meters underground for 16 years, utilizing a multi-ton liquid xenon detector [2][4] - Despite observing many new signals, the detection of dark matter remains elusive, with the team achieving a milestone in sensitivity by detecting solar neutrinos [4] Group 2: Brain-Computer Interface Development - Shanghai is a leading city in brain-computer interface technology, with a comprehensive R&D system covering invasive, semi-invasive, and non-invasive techniques [11] - A patient named Dong, who underwent a brain-computer interface surgery, has shown significant progress, now able to write after initially being able to drink water [11] - The city aims to establish a high-quality brain-control system and achieve clinical applications for semi-invasive interfaces by 2027, with a complete product line by 2030 [11][12] Group 3: Collaborative Research and Innovation - The research institute is fostering a collaborative environment, integrating various scientific disciplines and industry support for large-scale scientific projects [5][6] - Shanghai's "Explorer Program" encourages enterprises to increase investment in fundamental research, expanding from 2 to 12 collaborating companies since its inception [7] Group 4: Future Industry Development - Shanghai is not only focusing on fundamental research but also aims to develop disruptive technologies and establish future industry clusters [8] - The city is positioning itself as a hub for brain-computer interface innovation, with plans for a national-level industry development zone [9]