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Tianjin University Grafted Newton Apple Tree?
Hope Newton's scientific spirit inspires students?
Xinhuanet Tianjin September 1 1 (Reporter? Zhang Jianxin) Newton, a great British scientist, was inspired by gravity because the apple fell from the tree. This is a legendary story in the history of science. This apple tree has also gained a great reputation and is regarded as a symbol of the spirit of scientific exploration. Two years ago, this legendary apple tree was grafted and planted in Tianjin University, becoming the first directly introduced "Newton Apple Tree" in China for students to admire. 1 1 day, Tianjin university held the unveiling ceremony of Newton apple tree. ?
Gong Ke, president of Tianjin University, took over the branch donation agreement of Newton apple tree from Woolsop Manor in England, and confirmed the identity of Newton apple tree planted on the campus of Tianjin University from Susan Hemax, the representative of Newton Manor. ?
Relevant information shows that the famous "Newton Apple Tree" originally grew in Newton's hometown Woolsop Manor. It was blown down by the storm at 1820 and broke into several pieces. Most Newton researchers believe that it has disappeared in the dust of history. ?
However, in 1998, Dr. Keesing of York University in the United Kingdom put forward a new theory that the "Newton apple tree" was still growing in its original place. Up to now, Woolsop Manor still has a protection order issued by Queen Elizabeth. Less than 50 ancient trees in Britain are equally protected.
After many efforts, in February, 2007, a delegation led by Gong Ke, president of Tianjin University, went to Woolsop Manor and personally cut off the branches of Newton's apple trees and brought them back to China. After careful cultivation by experts and scholars from Tianjin University, this apple tree is growing well at present. ?
In order to ensure the authenticity and legal use of the transplanted branches of Newton Apple Tree, Tianjin University signed a donation agreement with Woolsop Manor, which belongs to the British National Trust. ?
Gong Ke said: "Whether the story of Newton and the apple tree is true or not, everyone likes this story because it promotes the scientific spirit." "Newton's greatness lies not only in discovering gravity and acceleration, but more importantly, he showed the necessary qualities of pursuing scientific truth, such as persistence, dedication, modesty and science. I sincerely hope that this Newton apple tree will make Tianda full of enthusiasm for pursuing science, and I also hope that Newton's scientific spirit will inspire China Newton. " ?
Newton's apple trees have been highly praised by famous foreign universities and research institutions for many years, and have blossomed and settled in the world.
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