Meet Professor Zhu Shujia, a 2025 Xplorer Prize recipient. At Southern University of Science and Technology, Zhu and her team are uncovering the mysteries of key brain proteins. "We're charting unknown territory with no blueprint to follow," she explains, emphasizing the importance of freedom and long-term support for young researchers. Initiatives like the Xplorer Prize are fueling this pioneering work, proving that investing in young scientists illuminates the path to innovation.