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Inquiries of Heaven INQUIRIES OF HEAVEN IAU 28TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BEIJING, CHINA , AUGUST 20 - 31, 2012 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 DAY 3 Exploring the vast universe hand in hand, Working together toward a better future for humankind – Speech at the opening ceremony of the 28th IAU General Assembly Dear honored chairman, ladies, gentlemen, transformation of the world, are the creative and friends, products of scientists only after their persis- Today, more than 2000 astronomers from tent exploration and long term accumulation. all over the world gather together in Beijing to Only working in full devotion, exploring with attend the 28th General Assembly of the Inter- never-ceasing steps, furthering continuously national Astronomical Union. This is a grand on the shoulders of giants, can one reach the event for astronomy. It is the first time for pinnacles of science and drive the progress of China to host an IAU General Assembly since humankind. China joined the IAU in 1935. On behalf of Thirdly, the development of science and President HU Jintao, the Chinese Government, technology requires to continuously emphasize and the Chinese people, I am here to express and strengthen basic research. Astronomy as our warm congratulations to this General As- an observational science is a very crucial field sembly, and express our sincere gratitude and of basic research. Such a field requires stra- cordial welcome to all attendants. tegic plans for deployment in advance, with Astronomy, as the science to explore the full respect to the internal logic of research universe, is one of the most important and the activities and their long-term benefits. We will most active scientific frontiers that has pushed make larger and larger investments in such a forward natural sciences and technology, and field and ensure their execution, provide long- led to the advances of modern society. It has term and stable support to scientists, so that tremendously important influences on the the scientists can discover, invent, create, and progress of other branches of natural science advance constantly, and make more and more and the development of technology. The vast achievements that will benefit humankind. expanse of space always stirs the curiosity of Fourthly, the development of science and human beings on the earth, fascinates them, technology requires broad and sound support and has attracted generations after generations from the public. Science and technology are a to devote themselves to the exploration of the noble course that both benefit and rely on soci- universe. As the science to study the position, Xi Jinping ety, and the full development requires not only Vice President, the People's Republic of China distribution, motion, morphology, structure, public understanding from all sides, but also chemical composition, physical properties, ori- has established the systematic operating mech- the active participation of the public. Public gin, and evolution of the celestial bodies and anism of modern astronomical observatories, outreach should be given equal emphasis as matters in the universe, astronomy occupies an after building the large sky area multi-object scientific research to educate the public, so as important position in the humans’ activity of fiber spectroscopic survey telescope (LA- to create a positive atmosphere for the public understanding and transforming the world. As MOST), now is constructing the five-hundred- to respect, love, learn and use science, and to we see, every major discovery in astronomy meter spherical radio telescope (FAST), and is inspire the creativity for science and techno- has deepened our understanding of the myste- also making progress in space astronomy and logical innovation among the public. rious universe, every significant achievement Antarctic astronomy. Fifthly, the development of science and in astronomy has enriched our knowledge re- The advancement of astronomy is the re- technology requires extensive international pository, and every breakthrough in the cross- sult of the efforts of all humankind, and mani- cooperation. Science and technology have no disciplinary research between astronomy and fests the wisdom of humanity. The history of nationality! The vast expanse of space is the other sciences has exerted both immediate and its development has offered us very valuable common home of all humankind; to explore far-reaching impacts on fundamental science and profound enlightenment. this vast universe is the common goal of all and even human civilization. First, the development of science and tech- humankind; astronomy in fast development is As one of the ancient civilizations in the nology is the driving force for humankind's the shared fortune of all humankind. Nowa- world, the ancient Chinese used to work af- exploration and transformation of the material- days the challenges for science and technol- ter sunrise and rest after sunset, and started istic world. Science and technology are the most ogy are more and more globalized, and all to gaze at the starry sky from very early on. active, most revolutionary factor in eco-social humankind are faced with the same problems At the end of the Warring States period more development. Every grand advancement of hu- in energy and resources, ecological environ- than 2300 years ago, the great romantic poet man civilization is closely related to the revolu- ments, climate change, natural disasters, food Qu Yuan in his ‘‘Inquiries of Heaven’’ queried tionary breakthrough in science and technology. security, public health, and so on. Both basic “Whoever has conveyed to us, Stories of the The development of science and technology has research such as astronomy and these common remotest past? Who can verify the shapeless, profoundly changed the way people live and problems require scientific and technological Beginning time has overcast?’’ Our ancestors work, and science and technology are becoming exchanges and cooperation in various forms already built their astronomical observatories the main driving forces for eco-social progress. between different nations and districts, in or- as early as 13th century BCE or even earlier, To achieve sustainable eco-social development der to push forward science and technological and we have kept the longest and most com- and wholesome development of human beings, innovation, human civilization, sustainable prehensive records of astronomical phenom- it is critical to rely on scientific progress and development, and to benefit all humankind. ena in the world. Modern astronomy in China technological innovation. Today's world is an open world, and started 90 years ago, with the Chinese Astro- Secondly, the development of science and countries are depending on each other more nomical Union being founded in 1922, the Chi- technology requires persistent exploration and and more heavily. In the past 30 years, China nese Astronomical Research Institute founded long term accumulation. The exploration of opened its gate not only for economic develop- in 1928, and the Purple Mountain Observa- the mysterious universe, just like the explora- ment, but also for exchanges and cooperation tory built in 1934. Since the founding of the tions of other science branches, should be end- in science and technology. Especially since the People's Republic of China, especially since its less. Science and technology, as the achieve- advent of the 21st century, China has hosted a reforming and opening up, Chinese Academy ments of humankind in their exploration and series of important international conferences in 2 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 INQUIRIES OF HEAVEN natural sciences and engineering disciplines, tributions to the world. world including China to cast their attention such as the international congress of mathema- The convening of the 28th IAU General and desire to the vast universe, and motivate ticians and the World's Engineers' Convention Assembly in China, I believe, will certainly them to devote themselves to the observations and so on. This has greatly broadened the in- promote the friendship between Chinese and studies in astronomy, and to science and ternational horizon of the Chinese science and astronomers and astronomers from other technological innovations. technology community, deepened the world’s countries, promote the exchanges and coop- Finally, I wish this General Assembly a understanding of China, promoted mutual eration between the Chinese and international great success, and wish astronomers from all exchanges and cooperation between the Chi- astronomy communities, and promote the de- countries to explore the vast universe hand in nese and international science and technology velopment of China's astronomy and other re- hand, and to work together toward a better fu- communities, and created favorable conditions lated sciences. This convention, I believe, will ture for humankind. for the Chinese community to make their con- inspire curious youngsters from all over the Thank you, all! Interview with the Nobel Prize Laureate Brian Schmidt Q: How has the Nobel Prize changed you? A: You need to be very flexible, in all sorts of A: I'm familiar with China working in at least A: Well it certainly made my life very busy. things. You do not need to worry about the three areas in a very serious way. One is LA- I get to do all sorts of interesting things, but future so much as to concentrate on what you MOST. This big Galactic archeology project is the fundamentals are the same. It’s just the want to do and learn how to work with other technically challenging. It will be a new chal- amount that I get to do is much larger. people to accomplish your scientific goals. I lenge for them. I think it was a bold project. Q: Your discovery opened up think it is very important to say this is what I Taking leadership in a project like that is good. the field of dark energy. What is want to achieve, this is the question I want to I think it will be a challenging project because the future of this field? do, and go for it.
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