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
Asian Honey Bees Defend Colony By Teaming Up & Shaking Their Bellies
Asian honey bee guards exhibit a peculiar behavior whenever a predator is around – they band together and “shake” their abdomens from side to side for a few seconds.
MIT Report: Manufacturing Jobs Sent To China Hurt US Economy
New research by MIT economists is demonstrating the impact on the U.S. economy and its workers as low-wage manufacturing industries are sent overseas.
Asian Research Network Launched In Seoul To Strengthen R&D Across Asia
Scientists at Hanyang University of Korea and RIKEN of Japan are launching the Asian Research Network in Seoul to strengthen R&D cooperation across Asia.
Happy Chinese New Year! Consumers Urged To Be Selective During New Year Festivities
Happy Chinese New Year! Consumers are urged to be especially vigilant in the lead up to Chinese New Year to minimize their consumption of threatened wildlife species.
Smaller Babies Who Take Omega-3 May Have Lower Heart Disease Risk, Study
Small babies may reduce their risk of heart disease by consuming Omega-3 fatty acids, a Sydney study has found.
First Vaccine Against Fatal Visceral Leishmaniasis Enters Phase I Trial
As the disease expands its global reach, the Infectious Disease Research Institute teams up with India and the Gates Foundation to target the most deadly form of leishmaniasis.
Xiaotu The Talking Robot “Censored” By Tsinghua University For Bad Language
Xiaotu, Tsinghua University's smart-talking robot, had to be suspended during the winter vacation for picking up "unsuitable language" from visitors to the website.
No Rice, No Way: Indonesia Attempts To Wean Population Off Rice
Indonesia’s attempt to wean its population off rice has been hampered by a lack of viable alternative staples and cultural attachment to the grain, experts say.
Clinical Research Organization PRA Opens Office In Singapore
Clinical research organization PRA announced last week that it will open an office in Singapore.