It has to be said that when the news spread that microorganisms from Mars infected four astronauts who landed on Mars, it indeed caused quite a stir around the world.
For most people, this kind of alien microorganism that can infect people means danger, even death, to a large extent.
The Internet is filled with all kinds of emotions and words such as panic, abuse, negativity and fear.
After learning the news, many media quickly arranged for reporters to go to China to 'explore' the situation. Some media or TV stations also found experts and professors in the aerospace or biological fields to conduct interviews with them.
For example, the BBC, a well-known British radio and television station, "criticized" this matter in its latest interview program.
"...2012 is not the end of the earth and mankind, but 2025 definitely is!"
"In order to show off their aerospace technology, those stupid Chinese people dared to send astronauts to Mars without fully conducting life tests on Mars. Now, all four astronauts are infected with viruses from Mars.
Microorganisms and bacteria!”
"What's more important is that they actually let those astronauts return with samples of Martian bacteria!"
"This is simply the most terrifying disaster in the history of spaceflight! Once those microorganisms and bacteria from Mars multiply on the earth, they will cause a fatal blow to humans and the earth's ecosystem!"
"Even the demise of the human race may be tomorrow."
"Damn it! Those Chinese people must be fully responsible for this!"
"..."
The British BBC radio and television station was not the only one to criticize the manned mission.
Many well-known media outlets have also stood up and expressed their opinions on whether there is anything wrong with astronauts being infected with alien bacteria and bringing Martian microbial samples back to Earth.
Even some leading biologists have publicly stated that this is definitely a risky behavior.
For example, Australia's top microbiologist, Professor Brod Gray, who has published a paper in The Lancet, said in an interview that it is unclear whether the microorganisms existing on Mars are harmful to the human body and the earth's ecosystem.
I know, I hope China can treat these alien life forms more strictly.
Of course, in addition to expressing concern about these Martian life, he also expressed his expectations for these Martian bacteria in the interview.
He believes that these microorganisms from Mars are full of unpredictable risks to humans and the earth.
He even took the initiative to shout in interviews, hoping that China could disclose the research progress of these Martian microorganisms and let the world supervise them to prevent these microorganisms from causing unknown hidden dangers to humans and the earth.
Soon, Professor Brod Gray's remarks attracted support from many scholars in biology.
Many biologists agree with his remarks and hope that China can disclose the research progress of these Martian microorganisms or open the research to the outside world so that scholars from all over the world can participate.
After all, the impact of such unknown microorganisms and bacteria on human beings and the fragile ecosystem of the earth is really great.
Just like before the Age of Discovery, there were more than 100 million Indians living on the American continent.
But by the end of the 16th century, the number of Indians dropped sharply to less than 1 million.
Western history books generally believe that this was mainly because European colonists brought deadly infectious diseases such as smallpox and measles to the Indians.
The Indians were originally isolated from the outside world and did not build up resistance to these viruses. As a result, large numbers of Indians died from these foreign diseases.
And the Black Death in Europe.
In the Middle Ages, the plague killed approximately 75 million people around the world, 25 million of whom were Europeans.
It is estimated that about one-third of the population in Europe during the fourteenth century died from the Black Death.
Many experts and professors in the fields of biology and medicine have expressed concern that these microorganisms and bacteria from Mars may bring devastating infections or plagues to humans.
Of course, the academic community is not entirely worried about these microorganisms from Mars.
For example, Professor Peter Ratcliffe, the 2019 Nobel Prize winner in medicine, stood up and said that he believed this was a major discovery of epic proportions. There is life on Mars, which means that they can be studied for deeper discovery and understanding.
How life senses and adapts to the supply of oxygen or other key gases involved in the respiration and energy production of most organisms.
This will pave the way for humans to adapt to other planetary environments after entering the universe in the future.
In addition, Professor Kenneth Klerman, who has won the Bruce Award, the highest award in astronomy, also stood up and said that the discovery of Martian microorganisms will help them study the necessary conditions for the development of life to increase the number of human beings.
The possibility of discovering the existence of other extraterrestrial life, etc.
For a time, the academic world was in chaos due to this sudden news. Even scholars in almost completely unrelated fields such as mathematics and physics looked over curiously.
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At the same time, on the other side.
Jinling, in Xia Shu Space Base.
Wu Yuankang, director of the Space Administration, who came specially from the capital, frowned with a hint of worry and doubt on his face, looked at Xu Chuan and Chang Huaxiang, and asked.
"Academician Xu, Academician Chang, how did this news leak out?"
The fact that the four astronauts were infected with microorganisms on Mars is still top-secret news within them, and no more than two people know about it.
However, this top-secret news has now been spread all over the world.
Before coming, he contacted people from the National Security Bureau and investigated the relevant personnel, but found nothing.
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Therefore, the higher-ups are still puzzled as to how the news was leaked this time. They have investigated it all and still cannot find the problem.
In the office, Xu Chuan took a sip of hot tea from a porcelain cup and said, "Maybe it's not someone who leaked the news, but speculation."
"guess?"
Upon hearing this answer, Wu Yuankang looked over in surprise, a little confused.
Shrugging, Xu Chuan said: "Normally, our actions were too big. After learning that the astronauts were infected with Martian microorganisms, we almost completely evacuated the personnel at the Yuehuatai Outpost Scientific Research Station."
"And in the lunar surface base, there are not only scientific researchers from our country, but also people from some cooperating countries."
"With such a big move, others will definitely think of something."
"In addition, we have previously updated the news about the existence of life on Mars on our official website. It is not difficult to think of this."
Wu Yuankang thought for a moment and said, "If they have no evidence, can we deny this?"
After a slight pause, he looked up at Xu Chuan and said with some worry: "After all, the public opinion outside is very unfriendly to us right now, and it has even caused some turmoil in the operation of the entire society."
Xu Chuan shook his head and said: "It is not a good choice to deny that astronauts are infected with Martian microorganisms. This kind of thing cannot be hidden for long, and it is still using the country's credibility to cover up. Once it is exposed in the future, it will only fall behind."
More hidden dangers and backlash.”
"What do you mean?" Wu Yuankang looked over and asked.
Regarding this kind of matter, not to mention that Xu Chuan is still the chief engineer of the manned landing project. Even if it is cross-domain, the country must consult the opinions and views of the man in front of him.
To put it bluntly, in front of a scholar with many epoch-making achievements, if you don’t believe him, who else can you believe?
Just like Qian Lao back then, the vision of this kind of strategic scholar is no longer limited to a certain field.
The "Engineering Cybernetics" written by Mr. Qian was not only used in the military and aerospace fields, but also in system engineering in industry, agriculture, forestry and even various social and economic fields, playing an important role in modernization.
Xu Chuan: "Actually, the solution is very simple. Admit that our astronauts have indeed been infected by Martian microorganisms, and inform the outside world that we will not solve the problem in a short period of time, or until the problem is solved, to ensure that Martian microorganisms have no impact on humans and the Earth's ecosystem."
It will not be brought to earth."
"The four astronauts will be placed at the Wolhwadae Outpost Scientific Research Station base on the moon for treatment, and Mars microorganisms will also be studied there."
"In addition, we will promptly disclose relevant research progress, as well as information such as the physical health status of the four astronauts."
Upon hearing this solution, Director Wu Yuankang frowned and asked: "Is it really appropriate to disclose the research progress and the astronauts' physical condition?"
"In case the physical condition of the four astronauts deteriorates in the next time..."
Although he didn't finish what he said, both Xu Chuan and Chang Huaxiang knew what he meant.
They are simply worried that the astronauts' physical condition will deteriorate after being infected with Martian microorganisms, and if the relevant information is made public, it may cause panic among the public.
Xu Chuan thought for a while and said: "This is indeed a problem, but in my opinion, it is better to make it public directly than to hide it from the public."
"Of course, the specific method of disclosure or the amount of disclosure is negotiable. After all, some key research data are indeed not convenient for disclosure to the outside world."
After a slight pause, he continued: "The key now is to calm the panic on the Internet and among the people, and to express a serious and responsible attitude to the outside world, rather than hiding it from the masses."
"This is a hidden mine. Even if we don't detonate it ourselves, other countries may help detonate it, and then we will be even more passive."
"Instead of doing this, it's better to be honest with each other directly."
Wu Yuankang nodded and said: "Sure, since you already have a plan, Academician Xu, let's follow your solution."
"Right."
Speaking of this, he seemed to have remembered something again, and then asked: "Regarding the research on Mars microorganisms, should other countries be involved?"
Hearing this, Xu Chuan thought for a while, looked at Wu Yuankang and asked: "There should be a lot of international pressure now, right?"
Wu Yuankang nodded and said: "Well, it is indeed very big. This kind of thing is inevitable."
"The WHO has contacted us several times, hoping to arrange for experts in medicine, biology and other fields to come and conduct research."
"Governments including the United States, the European Union and other countries are also paying close attention to this matter."
After thinking for a while, Xu Chuan said: "So the above means to open up the research and let other countries also arrange people to participate?"
Wu Yuankang: "Currently, the top management has not made a clear stance, and they are still struggling with whether to let go."
"After all, this is life from Mars and may have great research value. Some leaders believe that this opportunity should not be shared with other countries."
"There are also some people who feel that we should let go and at least allow medical personnel from other countries to participate to ensure the safety of our astronauts."
With a wry smile, he continued: "In fact, not only the country, but also the United Nations, there has been an emergency meeting over this matter."
"Although the outer suburbs are still holding on, I'm afraid they won't be able to resist for long. At least other countries won't give up so easily."
"So the senior management would like to ask your opinion. If you think the research on these Martian microorganisms is of great value, we will discuss it again or delay it for a while."
Xu Chuan shook his head and said: "There must be research value, but I can't be sure how big it is."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "But after all, this is life from Mars, and it has also infected astronauts. To be more serious, this is indeed related to the life, death and future of the entire human race.
matter."
"I think liberalizing research, at least in the medical field, will do more good than harm."
"At least when we are unable to ensure the personal safety of the four astronauts, other countries are more or less an optional backup."
"Of course, it is not free for other countries to participate. After all, this is precious Martian life. You need to pay at least something to be qualified to participate in the research, right?"
After a slight pause, he continued: "But I do think we can set up a special medical research organization on the matter of Martian microbial infection, so that other countries can also participate."
"If we don't get it right, this will be a global crisis. At least we need enough medical resources to fight and solve these Martian microorganisms."
"After all, we can't just leave four astronauts on the moon and let them fend for themselves. We can't do this kind of thing."
"And if this crisis can be properly resolved, it will also be an opportunity for us."
"At least in the fields of medical care, aerospace and aviation, we can take another big step forward."
Wu Yuankang nodded, quickly recorded these opinions briefly, and said: "Well, okay, I will rush back immediately to report your opinions."
"Before the above decision is made, there is still much trouble. Academician Xu and Academician Chang, you two should pay more attention to this matter."
Xu Chuan nodded and said seriously: "I will do my best to solve this matter."
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