In recent years, to improve science education, several elderly scientists in China have been spreading (传播) scientific knowledge with short videos.
Liu Jiaqi from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS中国科学院) began to spread scientific knowledge online in November
2021. Liu has made over 100 short videos, many of which are about volcanoes (火山). "I believe that it is necessary for scientists to popularize (普及) science, " Liu said.
Wang Yusheng used to work at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing. He shares his knowledge of ancient Chinese science and technology through videos. He even spreads scientific knowledge among primary and middle schools across the country and he enjoys it. "Staying with teenagers makes me feel younger, " Wang Yusheng said.
Jin Yong, who is a professor at Tsinghua University, has spent six years making science videos about chemistry (化学). To Jin, science popularization is of great importance. It helps discover talent earlier. Jin believes that the seeds (种子) of science are spread in the hearts of students through science popularization.
Jin Young, a professor (教授) at Tongji University, shares his videos and even stories about science online. He is also a writer of books about science, which have been popular among readers. "A scientist should be able to explain scientific knowledge clearly in simple words, " he said. "It can help young people to develop interest in science. "
