

ICBS 2025 & China's STEM education ascent
16 snips Jul 17, 2025
The conversation kicks off with the upcoming 2025 International Congress of Basic Science in Beijing, showcasing China’s commitment to groundbreaking research. Discover how fundamental science acts as a springboard for innovation, with a focus on advancements in technology like Wi-Fi. The impact of basic science on daily life is illuminated, revealing important connections to everyday tech. Lastly, the integration of arts into STEM education is highlighted, emphasizing the need for creativity in nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders.
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The Power of Basic Science
- Basic science underpins all technological innovation, though often overlooked because it develops slowly over decades.
- It acts as the fundamental engine driving civilization's ongoing evolution, beyond immediate applied benefits.
Interdisciplinary Innovation
- Real-life technologies like brain-computer interfaces emerge from interdisciplinary basic science involving biology, math, and chemistry.
- Collaborative innovation among enterprises, research institutes, and universities is vital for converting science to application.
China's Basic Science Achievements
- China has surpassed 4 million invention patents and leads in telecom from 2G to pioneering 6G research.
- Their rapid AI and pharmaceutical innovation shows how basic science drives diverse high-impact breakthroughs.