The second day, Institute of Astrophysics, Conference Room 1 of the Special Projects Group.

Yuan Haochen received a notice that the discussion meeting was scheduled to be held at 8 o'clock in the morning, and Yuan Haochen thought that he was a newcomer, and he did not have any specific work at the moment, so he should be more active, so he arrived at the venue half an hour early.

This is a two-storey stepped fan-shaped conference room, with a very smooth central control lectern at the top of the conference room, and a giant high-definition electronic display screen behind the lectern.

Yuan Haochen chose a slightly backward position to sit down. The seats are comfortable, each position is fully equipped, and the electronic control panels on the seats are ready to share information and interact with other participants in real time.

Soon, other scientists from the special projects team arrived.

Yuan Haochen roughly noticed that European and American scientists accounted for 6 percent, Asian scientists accounted for about 2 percent, and the identity characteristics of the remaining scientists were more complicated. But all scientists are basically between 30 and 50 years old. A young man in his early 20s like him is indeed quite unobtrusive among the crowd.

Except for Durunik, the other scientists Yuan Haochen did not know, so naturally there was no communication before the meeting began. And the others didn't seem to notice his presence at all, and they were all busy in their seats.

At 7:59 a.m., Frank, the leader of the special projects team, showed up on time.

Frank walked directly to the podium, turned on the computer in a slippery manner, and then looked around at the audience and said: "First of all, as usual, according to the order of this week's scientific research projects, report on the progress of the research work. ”

"With the Neutrino Oscillation Research Project, we have created a stable environment in which neutrinos can be observed in the form of neutrino oscillations under the conditions of flight close to the speed of light. At present, we have some clues in the observation of the third oscillation mode" (neutrinos play an extremely important role in both microscopic particle physics and macroscopic cosmic origin and evolution. In principle, the three neutrinos oscillate with each other, and when combined in pairs, there should be three modes. ）

"Last week we observed a gamma-ray burst that occurred about 1.2 billion light-years from Earth and released energy equivalent to the total radiation energy of the entire Milky Way for 300 years. The gamma-ray burst was triggered by the explosion of a huge star that is about 50 times the mass of the Sun but only 4 to 5 times the size of the Sun, making it a very dense star. The afterglow of this gamma-ray burst has negligible effects on Earth" (Gamma-ray bursts are the most violent explosions in the universe, theoretically caused by the collapse and explosion of a huge star when it runs out of fuel, or the merger of two adjacent compact stars). Such as: black holes or neutron stars. ）

Next, other scientists reported on the progress of research work related to supernova observations, pulsars, neutron stars, exotic stars, and gravitational lensing.

After listening to everyone's research reports, Frank raised some specific questions and gave corresponding work instructions.

During the whole process of the report, although these research projects had nothing to do with Yuan Haochen, and some of them were even fields that he rarely set foot in, he still insisted on listening carefully and trying his best to analyze and think. Newcomers, only by quickly improving their strength can they have more right to speak.

"Alright, guys, let's talk about a new project." Frank continued after finishing his report on the progress of the research project.

"This is a scientific research task directly assigned to our project team by the senior management of the IEA Pacific Base."

Hearing this, everyone in the audience looked up at Frank in unison.

"Last week, the base acquired a meteorite, which is very special and most likely involves the question of extraterrestrial life."

As Frank was introducing with a serious face, a picture of the meteorite popped up on the giant screen behind the podium.

"Meteorite!"

At this moment, Yuan Haochen, who was sitting at the back of the conference room, was instantly shocked by the meteorite picture on the screen.

No one was more familiar with this meteorite than him, and yes, what appeared on the screen was the Gloria meteorite that had appeared in his mind countless times.

"It turns out that this is the reason why Frank accidentally recruited me into the special projects team," Yuan Haochen thought to himself, and finally figured out the reason behind it.

"This is the Haochen meteorite that was discovered in China two years ago, when the discovery of the meteorite shocked the entire astronomical community. But in the past two years, no further results have been achieved even under the research of several world-renowned research institutes. ”

Before Yuan Chen could react, Frank continued to gush.

"So, this meteorite was finally handed over to our special project team." At this point, Frank paused for a moment.

"Now, we are going to select a few members from the group to form a special experimental team to study the meteorite." Frank continued, "I've already discussed the candidate with Dean Watt. ”

Everyone in the audience was discussing, who will be chosen?

"The meteorite scientific research work will be in charge of Andrei's deputy team leader, and the members are: Philip, Amanda, Durunik, and Yuan Chen." Frank flipped through a document in his hand and read out the names listed on it.

"Yuan~Hao Chen, who is he?"

"Yes, I've never heard that name."

"Is there such a person in the special projects team?"

Everyone in the audience asked suspiciously.

"Quiet, guys, I was about to introduce you to the new members of our Special Projects team." When Frank said this, his eyes turned towards Yuan Chen.

"Come, young man, introduce yourself." Frank gestured to Hara Chen.

In the surprised eyes of everyone, Yuan Haochen slowly stood up, looked around the venue, and then raised his tone and calmly introduced himself: "Hello everyone, I am Yuan Haochen, who has newly joined the special project team. ”

"God, isn't this a newcomer?"

"Why was he selected for the meteorite experiment team?"

The crowd began to talk again.

"Wait a minute, Frank, I have some doubts." Near the left side of the podium, a middle-aged man with white hair wearing high glasses stood up.

"What's the problem? Andre. Frank asked, glancing at the white-haired middle-aged man.

"I'm trying to figure something out, Frank." Andre, the deputy head of the scientific research team of the special project team, turned around and glanced at Yuan Haochen and continued, "Among the selected members, Durunik is already new enough, why would there be another inexperienced newcomer. ”

"Alright, guys, I know you're going to have questions." Frank waved his hand at Andre and motioned for him to sit down, then went on to explain, "Haven't you noticed the connection between this young man's name and the Meteorite? ”

"Oh, the Meteorite, the original Lyric"

"It turned out to be a lucky guy"

"That's right, this young man is the discoverer of the Chenchen meteorite, and this important meteorite is named after him. Therefore, his experience in the excavation of this meteorite is important for the research work. ”

"Okay, Frank, since that's the case, I have nothing more to say, and I hope this young scientist can help us in our scientific work." Andre glanced at Yuan Haochen again and said lightly.

(To be continued)