Core Insights - The animated series "Ling Cage," recognized as the "first IP of Chinese sci-fi," has achieved over 300 million views for its second season and surpassed 1 billion views for the entire series [1][3] - The creative team of "Ling Cage" is actively exploring the intersection of science and sci-fi by collaborating with the Chinese Academy of Sciences [1][3] Group 1 - The team visited the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology to observe dinosaur fossils under the guidance of geologist and paleontologist Wang Xiaolin [3] - Experts engaged in discussions about the core settings of "Ling Cage," addressing questions about the evolutionary origins of fictional species and extreme ecological periods in Earth's history [3] - Academician Zhou Zhonghe emphasized the social value of scientifically rigorous sci-fi works beyond their entertainment attributes [3] Group 2 - Liu Jun, a paleontologist and deputy director of the institute, acknowledged the importance of sci-fi works in popular science education and expressed willingness for broader collaboration with the "Ling Cage" team [3] - The "Ling Cage" team plans to incorporate publicly available scientific designs and research findings into their animation, aiming to infuse hard science elements into the narrative and present cutting-edge Chinese research in a more engaging manner [3]