The Asian Scientist 100
Di Li
Institution
National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Aerospace & Astronomy
Li received the Marcel Grossmann Award for his pioneering contributions in the field of fast radio bursts. Li is the first scientist in China to receive this prize for research conducted within China.
(Photo: The Paper)
AWARDS
- Marcel Grossmann Award
Related articles
Experimental Vaccine May Protect Horses Against Hendra Virus
CSIRO scientists have shown that a new experimental vaccine may help to protect horses against the deadly Hendra virus.
The Coral Triangle To Get A $12 Million Dollar Boost
The Coral Triangle, one of the world's most diverse and threatened marine ecosystems, is getting a US$12 million boost from the Asian Development Bank.
APEC And World Bank Sign Agreement To Boost Food Safety
APEC and the World Bank have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration on food safety in the Asia-Pacific region.
Psychological Distress Increases Risky Behavior On Roads
Study finds that young adults who take risks when driving are more likely to experience psychological distress, including mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Bad Chemistry At Work? The Organizational Ombudsman Can Help You
If you have a work-related conflict, an ombudsman may be a better solution than constant prayer, weeping sorrowfully, or burying your head in the ground like an ostrich.
South Korea, USA To Probe Agent Orange Dumping
US and South Korea have agreed to jointly investigate the alleged burial of hundred barrels of Agent Orange at US military base in South Korea, according to a new report in The Korea Herald.
Let’s Chat About Dying
A survey commissioned by Palliative Care Australia shows the need for the public to discuss end-of-life care with family members, as 44 percent of respondents had not thought about it.
Mushroom Compound May Prevent Prostate Tumors
Scientists have discovered that a compound from Turkey Tail mushrooms has the ability to suppress prostate cancer stem cells.
Gene Important In Thyroid Development Implicated In Cancers
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have uncovered the role of the PAX8 gene in a variety of human cancers.