Two trailblazers from the Chinese mainland are making global waves in science this December! Liang Wenfeng, founder of AI startup DeepSeek, and geoscientist Du Mengran have been named to Nature’s prestigious annual ‘Nature’s 10’ list – spotlighting the minds shaping 2025’s most impactful scientific breakthroughs.
🤖 The AI Game-Changer
Liang’s company rocked the tech world this January with its R1 AI model, proving cutting-edge artificial intelligence doesn’t require Silicon Valley zip codes. Nature praised the innovation as a wake-up call, showing the U.S. lead in AI isn’t as unshakable as once thought. With costs slashed and power amplified, this tech could democratize AI development globally.
🌊 Diving Where No Human Has Gone
Meanwhile, Du Mengran’s team plunged 6+ kilometers into the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench – Earth’s deepest known animal habitat. Her submersible missions revealed alien-like ecosystems thriving under crushing pressure, rewriting marine biology textbooks. Talk about #CareerGoals for aspiring scientists!
These recognitions highlight China’s growing role in pushing humanity’s knowledge frontiers – from digital realms to ocean floors. For young innovators worldwide, 2025’s science race just got more exciting! 🚀
