Latest ArticlesMathematical popularization serves as a vital means of disseminating mathematical knowledge and cultural insights,helping the public grasp mathematical fundamentals while inspiring a passion for the subject. This,in turn,promotes broader applications and advances in mathematics across various fields. As an outstanding representative in mathematics popularization,Wang Juncen’s works continue to be regarded as classics. In 2022,his renowned series was republished as Fun Mathematics for Children. Employing familiar examples,the series creates an engaging atmosphere,conveying mathematical concepts through concise,dialectically unified storytelling. Mathematical popular science writers can derive numerous insights from Wang’s works,including his extensive and vivid content selection,lively modes of expression,dialectical cohesion of knowledge,and skillful narrative integration.
With the rapid development of micro-dramas in recent years,their use for science popularization has been explored across multiple disciplines. However,there remain concerns about the sustainability of micro-drama content due to its rapid production and short lifespan. This article discusses the practical foundation and growth potential of science-popularization micro-dramas and proposes innovative insights for their content production from four perspectives: experimenting with novel narrative techniques,enhancing interactive experiences,integrating cross-disciplinary resources,and employing AI technologies to empower innovation in micro-drama production. Ensuring scientific accuracy and content sustainability will be a crucial focus for future research in digital science popularization.
As China’s first documentary-style variety show focused on agriculture,Become a Farmer explores an innovative practical approach to rural revitalization and science popularization within domestic variety programs. The show effectively incorporates agricultural science knowledge through multiple dimensions,including exploring science popularization themes,constructing engaging scenarios,reconstructing narratives,and enhancing communicative effects. It successfully achieves immersive and panoramic dissemination of professional agricultural knowledge to the public. The experiences from this program offer valuable insights for innovation in science popularization narratives among domestic variety shows.
When AI is utilized by popular science creators,it gives rise to issues such as copyright ownership and legal risk management. This paper presents typical cases of copyright disputes involving AI-generated works and analyzes the challenges in copyright determination,including whether AI-generated content satisfies the legal criteria for “works” and whether AI can be considered an independent creative entity. From the perspectives of various stakeholders-legislators,popular science creators,and other related creative parties-the paper proposes strategies such as improving legal regulations,becoming well-versed in copyright law,and preserving evidence to safeguard one’s rights. These recommendations aim to provide guidance on copyright protection for all parties involved in popular science creation in the AI era.