The Asian Scientist 100
Lu Ke
Institution
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Materials Sciences
Lu is the winner of the 2020 Future Science Prize (Physical Science Prize) for discovering and synthesizing a superior nanotwinned structure and gradient nanostructure.
(Photo: Future Science Prize)
AWARDS
- Future Science Prize 2020
Related articles
India’s Supreme Court Bans Tiger Tourism Across Country
In a major boost to tiger conservation in the country, India’s Supreme Court, in a landmark judgement delivered on July 24, banned tourism in the country’s 41 tiger reserves.
Pakistan To Vaccinate Under-15 Children At Af-Pak Checkpoints
The Pakistani government has devised a new strategy for the campaign against polio by establishing vaccination kiosks at all security checkpoints in tribal and far-off areas.
Uncovering The World’s ‘Unseen’ Science
To make science truly useful to development, we need a new, inclusive system of tracking publications, says S&T policy expert Caroline Wagner.
New Award For Women Scientists In 81 ‘Science-Lagging’ Countries
A new awards program has been launched to recognize the talent of early-career women scientists from the developing world's scientifically weakest countries.
Sydney-Based Pharma Novogen To Merge With Kai Medical
Australian biotech Novogen announced on Friday that it has entered into a merger agreement with Delaware-based Kai Medical.
How Science And The Olympics Can Learn From Each Other
The Olympic Games are a reminder that — as in science — competitiveness must be tempered with cooperation to achieve social development.
The Yin And Yang Of Blood Stem Cells: How The Wnt Signal Controls Growth
Researchers have identified an important molecular cue that stops blood stem cells from proliferating when their services are not needed.
Three-Hour Mating Sessions Exhaust Squid, Say Scientists
Southern dumpling squid engage in up to three hours of mating with each partner, but researchers have found that this results in a reduced ability to swim for up to 30 minutes afterwards.
Coalition Aims To Eradicate 10 Neglected Tropical Diseases By 2020
A large coalition of pharmas, governments, and NGOs have announced their goal of eliminating or controlling 10 neglected tropical diseases by 2020.