Seek .(US:SKLTY) Xin Hua She·2025-12-09 00:32Group 1 - The core focus of the article is the recognition of Chinese AI company DeepSeek's founder Liang Wenfeng and geoscientist Du Mengran in the Nature magazine's annual "Nature 10" list, highlighting significant scientific figures for 2025 [1][2] - Liang Wenfeng's company DeepSeek launched the powerful and cost-effective R1 model in January, which has been noted to challenge the perceived dominance of the US in the AI field [1] - Du Mengran's groundbreaking exploration into the hadal zone, where she and her team discovered the deepest known animal ecosystem on Earth, is also highlighted [1] Group 2 - The "Nature 10" list is compiled by the editors of Nature magazine and is not a ranking or award, but rather a recognition of significant scientific advancements and the individuals involved [2] - The list aims to honor contributions to new fields, breakthroughs in medicine, commitment to scientific integrity, and the formulation of global policies that save lives [2] - The inclusion of these individuals reflects the collective efforts to understand and protect the natural world, which is a key reason for their recognition in this year's list [2]