This year marks the 550th anniversary of the birth of the great Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the 480th anniversary of his death and the release of his opus magnum – De revolutionibus orbium coelestium. In addition, most scholars indicate that it was between 1512 and 1513 that Copernicus published a 19-page document called Commentariolus which disclosed his heliocentric theory of the universe for the first time. In this sense, this year also coincides with the 510th anniversary of the origin of the modern heliocentric theory. In order to commemorate this thinker who profoundly influenced modern astronomy and even the destiny...
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To present and publicize the achievements of Tsinghua University and stimulate the enthusiasm of teachers and students for innovation, the Publicity Office of the CPC Tsinghua University Committee, Research and Development Affairs Office, Office of Technology Transfer, and Tsinghua University Science Museum (in development) jointly hold the exhibition “The Relentless Pursuit of Progress and Innovation — The Tsinghua Exhibition of Science and Technology Achievements during the 13th Five-Year Plan”. 38 displayed projects all derive from the exhibition of national achievements in scientific and technological innovation held at the Beijing Exhibition Centre in October 2021.
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The topic of disability and technology has often been dominated by industry experts. On the one hand, many technologies that seem to be invented for or in the name of serving people with disabilities may not truly understand the real needs of individuals with disabilities. On the other hand, many people with disabilities are actively involved in technology production, working in professions related to high technology. People with disabilities have a say in technology discussions. Disability experience is an indispensable expertise in the field of technology. The online exhibition "Multiverse: Disability, Technology, and Co-created Futures" is mainly divided into...
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