【中国青年报】2026年度陈嘉庚科学奖和陈嘉庚青年科学奖揭晓

Core Points - The Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the 2026 Chen Jiageng Science Prize and the Chen Jiageng Youth Science Prize, with 6 projects receiving the former and 12 young scholars receiving the latter [1] - The awarded projects include significant scientific achievements such as the discovery of the chemical imprint of the universe's first generation of supermassive stars and the design breeding of hybrid potatoes [1] - The Chen Jiageng Science Prize aims to enhance international influence and promote a good innovation ecosystem to support the construction of a strong technological nation [1] Award Details - Six projects awarded the Chen Jiageng Science Prize include: 1. Discovery of the chemical imprint of the universe's first generation of supermassive stars and early merger traces of the Milky Way 2. Single-atom catalysis 3. Whole-genome design breeding of hybrid potatoes 4. Evolution and geological background of the Jehol Biota 5. V-defect three-dimensional PN junctions and applications 6. Principles, technologies, and applications of lightweight and heat-resistant TiAl single crystals [1] - Twelve recipients of the Chen Jiageng Youth Science Prize include notable scholars such as Professor Du Lingjie from Nanjing University and Professor Wang Guozhen from Fudan University [1] Future Directions - The Chen Jiageng Science Prize will continue to serve as a "driver," "accelerator," and "weather vane" for technological innovation, focusing on national major needs and global scientific frontiers [1] - The prize aims to select and recognize more significant original scientific achievements to enhance its international standing and leadership [1]