Researchers from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics and the National Astronomical Observatories of the CAS conducted groundbreaking multidisciplinary research on Mars' environmental evolution. They achieved major breakthroughs in understanding multi-timescale water activity on Mars.

For the first time, they discovered fine structural layering and lateral variations in Mars' shallow subsurface, offering new insights into the planet's long-term water activity and environmental changes. Their findings have greatly advanced the understanding of water activity on Mars and provided fresh perspectives on the long-term coevolution of the planet's paleomagnetic field and paleoenvironment.

Five projects, including the development and application of large-scale compressed air energy storage technology, received the Technology Invention Award.