Core Insights - The 27th Annual Conference of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) was held in Beijing from July 1 to 31, focusing on "Tracing Technological Frontiers to Support Innovative Development" [1] - The conference attracted over 7,000 participants, including more than 110 academicians, with 57% of attendees being young scientists under 40 years old [1] - A total of over 990 high-level academic reports were presented during the conference [1] Group 1 - One highlight of the conference was the deep involvement and leadership of young scientists in frontier discussions [2] - The conference fostered an atmosphere of equal communication, allowing young scholars to directly question academicians and experts, which is beneficial for breaking cognitive biases and enhancing problem understanding [4] - The design of forums encouraged embracing uncertainty in research and promoted non-consensus viewpoints, creating a more inclusive and open academic environment [4] Group 2 - Participants engaged in discussions on cutting-edge topics such as "Sim2Real challenges" and "multimodal perception fusion" in the "Embodied Intelligent Robots" forum, inspiring new research directions [3] - The "Key Technologies for Commercialization of Controlled Nuclear Fusion" forum attracted diverse participants from academia, industry, and technology sectors, facilitating in-depth discussions on uncertain topics related to nuclear fusion [4] - The conference emphasized the importance of fostering divergent thinking and academic innovation through collaborative discussions among participants of varying expertise and age [4]

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Tianjin University and Northwest A&F University has led to the successful development of a bidirectional communication system between humans and engineered gut bacteria, utilizing an optical "language" for gut health monitoring and disease treatment [1] Group 1 - The research team has constructed a "swallowable optoelectronic capsule-engineered bacteria" system [1] - This innovation opens new pathways for monitoring gut health and treating diseases [1]

Group 1 - The State Intellectual Property Office of China granted a patent for "Reactor Modeling Data Acquisition Method, Device, Equipment, Medium, and Program Products" to several companies including China General Nuclear Power Group [1] - China General Nuclear Power Research Institute Co., Ltd. was established in 2006 with a registered capital of 413.555 million RMB and has filed 2,968 patents [1] - China General Nuclear Power Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 1994 with a registered capital of 1,487.337 million RMB and has filed 5,000 patents [1] Group 2 - China General Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. was established in 2014 with a registered capital of 5,049.861 million RMB and has filed 5,000 patents [2] - China General Nuclear Engineering Co., Ltd. was founded in 1997 with a registered capital of 388.6 million RMB and has filed 3,713 patents [2] - The companies have participated in numerous bidding projects, with China General Nuclear Engineering Co., Ltd. involved in 5,000 projects [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Biophysics plans to invest a total of 83.01 million yuan in the construction of three national key laboratories focusing on epigenetic regulation, biomolecules, and cognitive science and mental health [2][10]. Group 1: Epigenetic Regulation and Intervention National Key Laboratory - The Epigenetic Regulation and Intervention National Key Laboratory was approved on January 18, 2023, and aims to address major scientific issues in epigenetics, particularly related to significant diseases and aging [3]. - The laboratory's mission includes gathering influential talent to lead the international forefront of epigenetics and fill gaps in the national innovation system [3]. - Key research directions include chromatin structure and epigenetic regulation mechanisms, phylogenetic and homeostatic epigenetic mechanisms, and chromatin regulation related to aging and disease [6]. Group 2: Biomolecule National Key Laboratory - The Biomolecule National Key Laboratory, established in 1989, has consistently received excellent evaluations and focuses on proposing new questions and discovering new phenomena in life sciences [7]. - The laboratory aims to break through key technological bottlenecks and establish a complete research chain for drug target identification and vaccine design [7]. - Research will focus on supramolecular assembly rules, structure-based biomolecule simulation and design, and elucidating the dynamics of the endomembrane system [7]. Group 3: Cognitive Science and Mental Health National Key Laboratory - The Cognitive Science and Mental Health National Key Laboratory was restructured from the former National Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Science and aims to explore cognitive neuroscience mechanisms related to mental health [9]. - The laboratory will focus on understanding the emergence of consciousness and its assessment, as well as precise adjustments for mental health [12]. - Key research directions include mechanisms of consciousness emergence, assessment of abnormal states of consciousness, and precise mental health adjustments [12].

Core Viewpoint - The document outlines measures to enhance the role of financial technology in promoting innovation in Zhejiang Province, with a focus on facilitating cross-border investment and financing [1] Group 1: Cross-Border Investment Facilitation - The proposal aims to increase the convenience of cross-border investment and financing [1] - It emphasizes the utilization of the Qualified Foreign Limited Partner (QFLP) pilot policy to guide foreign venture capital institutions in compliant cross-border investments [1] - By 2027, the scale of QFLP and Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) pilot funds is expected to exceed 40 billion yuan [1] Group 2: Support for Research and Technology Enterprises - The initiative supports the "Kehuitong" pilot program, allowing foreign research funds to be directly transferred to foreign-funded non-enterprise research institutions [1] - It promotes the facilitation of cross-border financing for technology-based enterprises, particularly those classified as high-tech, "specialized and innovative," and technology-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises [1] - Eligible companies can independently borrow foreign debts within a limit of up to 10 million USD [1]

Group 1 - The core finding of the research indicates that sweat does not form as droplets but rather emerges as a membrane that slowly rises from the pores and gathers on the skin surface, challenging traditional understanding of sweating mechanisms [1] - The study involved six healthy volunteers and utilized specialized clothing with internal water circulation and heating blankets to induce sweating, focusing on the forehead area [1] - The research revealed that sweat first penetrates the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum) before accumulating on the skin surface, and when cooling occurs, the sweat film evaporates, leaving a thin layer of salt [1] Group 2 - In a subsequent heating phase, sweat appeared more rapidly due to the salt layer formed during the first sweating phase, which accelerated the penetration of sweat through the stratum corneum, allowing for direct membrane formation on the skin [2] - Understanding the mechanisms of sweat generation can lead to the development of more efficient sweat-wicking materials, functional clothing, and skincare products, providing new insights for temperature regulation and skin health management in extreme heat environments [2]

（一）整合"投资研发现金回赠计划"及"创新及科技支援计划"：两项资助计划均旨在资助香港本地研究 及发展（研发）中心、大学及其他指定公营科研机构与公司合作，进行应用研发项目，把研发成果转移 至香港本地业界，协助行业升级转型，提升竞争力。鉴于两项资助计划的目的与资助对象大致相同，在 整合措施实施后，香港本地公营科研机构可继续透过"创新及科技支援计划"与公司合作进行应用研发项 目。 （二）"专利申请资助计划"与现有资助计划融合："专利申请资助计划"旨在资助从未拥有任何专利及从 未接受该计划资助的香港本地注册公司和香港永久居民为其发明申请专利。鉴于基金下各项现有研发相 关的资助计划（即"创新及科技支援计划"、"内地与香港科技合作资助计划"，以及"企业支援计划"）已 为大学、科研机构及企业的研发项目提供专利注册费资助，香港创科署认为"专利申请资助计划"已达成 在香港培育专利发展文化的目标。 上述资助计划的资源整合、资助上限和比例的调整安排，将于2025年八月一日零时零分起生效。连同创 香港科署先前向立法会工商及创新科技事务委员会报告的精简措施，基金下的资助计划数目在整合后将 变为10项。 智通财经APP获悉，7月28日 ...

Group 1 - Multiple federal and research institutions in the U.S. have expressed concerns over significant cuts to research funding and the dismantling of federal research agencies under the Trump administration, which they believe undermines the nation's innovation capacity and public interest [1][2] - The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026 includes a nearly 40% reduction in the budget for the National Institutes of Health and over 50% cut for the National Science Foundation, along with substantial cuts to NASA's science budget and the cancellation of several space exploration projects [2] - There is a prevailing atmosphere of fear among researchers, with many choosing to remain anonymous when signing protest letters due to concerns about retaliation, as evidenced by reports of employees at the Environmental Protection Agency facing job actions after signing dissent statements [2] Group 2 - The protests aim to compel the government to reconsider its policy direction, although experts express skepticism about the likelihood of any substantial change in the administration's approach [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significance of the brain organ chip, which was sent to space aboard the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft, marking the first time such technology has been utilized in a space environment for life sciences research [1][3]. Group 1: Brain Organ Chip Overview - The brain organ chip is a 3D micro-brain model constructed from human pluripotent stem cells, designed to simulate physiological and pathological responses of brain organs [3]. - This chip contains a complex network of brain microvessels, nerve cells, and immune cells, allowing it to mimic certain structures and functions of the human brain, providing a new tool for disease modeling, mechanism research, and drug screening [3]. Group 2: Purpose of Sending to Space - The primary goal of sending the brain organ chip to the space station is to explore the effects of the space environment on human brain health, particularly the impacts of microgravity and radiation on the nervous system [4]. - Research indicates that astronauts often experience symptoms like dizziness, sleep disturbances, and attention deficits, and exposing the brain organ chip to these conditions may help identify underlying mechanisms and potential solutions [4]. Group 3: Broader Implications - The research has implications beyond space, as the unique environment in space can accelerate the onset of aging or functional decline in organisms, providing a unique "accelerated window" for studying diseases that typically take months or years to manifest on Earth [5]. - This could enhance research on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, facilitating early diagnosis and innovative treatment evaluation methods [5]. Group 4: Distinction from Brain-Machine Interfaces - While both brain organ chips and brain-machine interfaces relate to brain function, they serve different purposes; the former focuses on simulating brain structures and functions for research, while the latter is a technology system for interaction between the brain and devices [6]. - Brain organ chips are aimed at understanding brain development, disease research, and drug screening, whereas brain-machine interfaces are designed for human-device interaction, such as controlling prosthetics with thoughts [6].

7月24日，网络空间部队后勤部采购和资产管理处发布严肃处理决定，对中国科学院空天信息创新研究院及其相关人员在军队采购活动中的违规行为实施制 裁。 经查实，供应商中国科学院空天信息创新研究院（统一社会信用代码：12100000MB1E85344J，地址：北京市海淀区北四环西路19号）在参与全军集中采购 项目过程中，存在围标串标的严重违规行为。该院法定代表人吴一戎及授权代表夏昊对此负有相应责任。 依据军队供应商管理相关规定，网络空间部队后勤部采购和资产管理处决定自2025年7月24日起暂停中国科学院空天信息创新研究院参加全军所有单位组织 的物资、工程、服务采购活动资格。 公开资料显示，中国科学院空天信息创新研究院，简称中国科学院空天院，是光电工程、航天航空和应用科技等三个主要领域兼具总体管理与技术总体职能 的研究单位。 中国科学院空天信息创新研究院始建于1956年的电子学研究所，1979年遥感应用研究所成立，2003年光电研究院成立，2007年对地观测中心成立，2012年遥 感应用研究所和对地观测中心合并为遥感与数字地球研究所，2019年4月中国科学院空天信息创新研究院在中国科学院电子学研究所、遥感与数字地球研究 ...