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After hearing Song Xiyun's words, Ning Chen smiled and replied:

"You don't have to be curious. The structure of my brain's biological computer is different from yours, so it must have many more functions than yours. Of course, to have such a level of transformation, the mental index required is also very high. "

In fact, even now Ning Chen cannot guarantee that he can 100% copy his brain biocomputer transformation method. After all, this is a masterpiece from the system, and he still has too many unknown things about the system.

Seeing what Ning Chen said, Song Xiyun didn't worry about this matter, because it was impossible to reach Ning Chen's mental index.

And rashly using biocomputer modification technology that surpasses one's own brain power is tantamount to self-destruction. Song Xiyun does not want to let the long-term coma happen again like last time.

Just as Ning Chen and Song Xiyun continued to explore nearby, Ning Chen's eyes suddenly changed.

"Um...this is?"

Through Xiaozhi's information sensing function, Ning Chen suddenly discovered a new substance, and this new substance was the substance that Ning Chen had imagined might exist on the moon!

After careful inspection, Ning Chen confirmed that he was not mistaken.

Seeing the sudden change in Ning Chen's condition, Song Xiyun also realized that Ning Chen might have discovered something, so she came to Ning Chen's side and checked the situation with Ning Chen.

"It's about one meter deep into the ground... it's not very easy to dig." Ning Chenxin said.

If you were on Blue Star, this depth would naturally be nothing. You could easily dig with some tools.

But on the moon, Ning Chen didn't have so many professional tools around him, and everyone was wearing heavy space suits, so it was not easy to move, let alone perform some high-intensity work.

Because everyone else is currently busy building a temporary base, relatively speaking, the search for special materials on the moon is not that urgent. Ning Chen does not want to find other people to help now.

After thinking about it, Ning Chen took out a small shovel from his space suit and prepared to dig the ground here.

This small shovel is a tool that every astronaut has, but it is not particularly useful. It can generally only be used for sampling and excavation of relatively shallow soil, and cannot explore too deep lunar rocks at all.

However, since he didn't have any professional tools on hand, Ning Chen had no choice but to use this small shovel for the time being. He would wait until the construction of the scientific research base was completed before starting large-scale exploration work.

Seeing this, Song Xiyun also took out her small shovel, and Ning Chen asked:

"Ning Chen, where is the excavation location and what is its depth?"

"The depth here is about one meter."

Hearing Ning Chen's answer, Song Xiyun also had a surprised expression.

Song Xiyun was surprised, on the one hand, because Ning Chen could see the ground conditions at such a deep level all at once, and on the other hand, she was surprised that Ning Chen had to use this small shovel to dig such a deep ground. This was obviously inappropriate. Something that is very possible.

But Song Xiyun has no intention of giving up. Song Xiyun also knows that the current conditions are indeed not that good. If she can help Ning Chen, it will be faster than Ning Chen digging slowly by himself.

Without too much hesitation, Song Xiyun and Ning Chen started digging on the spot.

Ning Chen's excavation progress was much faster than Song Xiyun expected. Song Xiyun knew that Ning Chen was very powerful now, but she did not expect that Ning Chen could be so strong and be able to complete this level of excavation with such a simple tool. .

In fact, even if Ning Chen didn't have any tools at hand, he might be able to dig to such a depth with just his hands, but it would just take longer.

With the joint efforts of Ning Chen and Song Xiyun, the two finally dug to a depth of almost one meter. At this time, Ning Chen and Song Xiyun were exhausted and covered in sweat due to continuous high-intensity work.

Although the temperature on the moon is very low, often even colder than the South Pole and North Pole of Blue Star, their thick spacesuits can still allow the astronauts to maintain their body temperature very well, and even make people feel Somewhat hot.

At this time, Ning Chen took a piece of soil from the pit in his hand and observed it carefully, his eyes seemed to be shining with light.

Ning Chen's observation was naturally not limited to the appearance of matter, but also went deep into the inner structure of matter.

"Yes, this is the new substance I want to get... It seems that my guess about the cause of the formation of the moon does have a lot of possibility."

Song Xiyun's understanding of materials science was limited, and most of it was influenced by Ning Chen's ears and eyes. But just relying on her own feelings, Song Xiyun also felt that the soil sample in Ning Chen's hand was something special.

"Ning Chen...what kind of substance is this?"

"Well... using Blue Star's normal material naming method, it is difficult to name this special substance. Let me first describe its molecular structure to you."

As he spoke, Ning Chen constructed the molecular structure of this substance in his mind while explaining it to Song Xiyun.

Ning Chen did not simply use words to tell Song Xiyun, but directly transmitted the material molecular structure in his mind to Song Xiyun's brain biocomputer through biological programs.

This is also one of the technical advantages of biological computers. It makes the transmission of information between people more convenient and can be communicated directly through consciousness.

Looking at the molecular structure of the substance that Ning Chen sent to the biological computer of her brain, Song Xiyun basically understood what Ning Chen meant.

"I see, it's really not easy to name such a substance in conventional ways. Looking at its molecular structure, there are some similarities with some substances on blue stars. I didn't expect the actual difference in properties. , it’s actually so huge.”

While describing this substance, Ning Chen had relied on his strong foundation in materials science to directly determine the various properties of this substance.

"Yes, this material is indeed very special. While it is somewhat similar to the structure of some materials in blue stars, it also has some unique structures. This kind of structure cannot be formed naturally on blue stars, and it can only Only in the special environment of the moon can this kind of material be born..."

Listening to Ning Chen's story, Song Xiyun gradually realized the crux of the problem.

"Ning Chen, what do you mean... In fact, the moon is probably a part that broke away from the Blue Star?"

"Yes, such a possibility does exist. Because the material composition and structure on the blue star and the moon have many similarities, but also some differences. These similarities indicate that the two planets are likely to have the same origin. The difference is due to the different environments, geographical locations, etc. of the two planets..."

After a pause, Ning Chen continued:

"Of course, it is also possible that the Blue Star and the Moon both came from the same huge celestial body, but when this huge celestial body split, the Blue Star and the Moon separated from this huge celestial body together. As for which one it is. The reason requires more analysis and inference later..."

But no matter what, now Ning Chen has a clearer direction on this matter. As long as Ning Chen gets enough information, Ning Chen will be very confident that he can draw the final correct conclusion.

The analysis of the formation of the moon and blue stars is only one of the tasks of this exploration. In addition, Ning Chen has now made another important discovery.

"Song Xiyun, although this material is not a superconductor, some of its properties are closely related to the properties of superconductors. If we can apply the structure and synthesis method of this material to other materials, maybe it will really Able to discover superconductors at room temperature..."

In the past few years, Ning Chen's research on superconductors has become less focused than in the past, but this does not mean that Ning Chen has given up on research on superconductors.

Nowadays, the application of high-temperature superconductors has been very extensive. In addition to various high-tech applications, many ordinary people can also use the power supply of superconducting lines.

However, there has been no breakthrough in the research on room temperature superconductivity. Even Ning Chen has not found a good breakthrough.

The exploration of extraterrestrial bodies is one of Ning Chen's hopes. This can allow Ning Chen to broaden his horizons in materials science and learn more information that he did not know before.

Song Xiyun was not a superconducting expert, but through Ning Chen's explanation, Song Xiyun basically understood the principles.

"It turns out that the structure of this material is similar to the special structure of some superconductors, which can bring a lot of inspiration to the research of superconductors. Then Ning Chen, the same molecular structure of the material can be artificially Composite?"

"Theoretically, as long as it is a structure that exists in the universe, we can synthesize it in the laboratory. Even for those substances that cannot occur naturally on blue stars, there are no exceptions, because we can simulate them in the laboratory Various extreme cosmic environments, even low temperatures close to absolute zero, high temperatures of hundreds of millions of degrees Celsius, pressures of tens of megapascals, etc..."

But as he spoke, Ning Chen changed the subject.

"Of course, this is only a theoretical possibility. In actual experiments, we will encounter all kinds of troubles. For example, we have understood how antimatter is generated, but we are not able to produce antimatter in large quantities. , because even if we use all the energy of the entire blue star, we can only produce a very small amount of antimatter."

"It doesn't matter, Ning Chen, as long as we try our best, there is no need to be too demanding about the final result." Song Xiyun persuaded in a gentle voice.

Naturally, Ning Chen also knows this truth, and will try to maintain a relatively peaceful attitude while doing his best.

"Okay, let's go back to the base now. If we stay away from the main force for too long, they will worry about us."

"Okay, let's go back now."

After leaving some signs here as marks, Ning Chen returned to the base with Song Xiyun with the soil samples he had just collected.

The way back was not as far as they imagined. In less than ten minutes, the two of them successfully returned to the base.

During the time when Ning Chen and Song Xiyun were separated from the main force, everyone had already built the temporary base to a great extent, and everyone would be able to settle down soon.

Seeing Ning Chen and Song Xiyun coming back, everyone turned their attention to them and asked them.

"Academician Ning, Teacher Song, you are back."

"Well, everyone's construction progress is very fast."

"This work is not difficult. You just need to install these parts together according to the instructions. And the gravity on the moon is so small, it is really easy to carry things."

After chatting with everyone for a while, Ning Chen came to Xu Zhou and told Xu Zhou about what he had just discovered.

Hearing that Ning Chen had made such an important discovery so quickly, Xu Zhou felt very incredible and asked in surprise:

"Teacher Ning, are you saying that you just went there for a walk...and discovered a new substance?" Xu Zhou asked.

"You can't say that. There is no such coincidence in this matter. Many things are still well-founded. But I have to emphasize to you that I did not discover a new substance, but a new and very important one. material."

There are far more than one new substance that Ning Chen has just discovered, but some substances are not that important in Ning Chen's eyes, so Ning Chen's attitude towards these substances is not that strong.

But in Xu Zhou's eyes, it has a completely different meaning. After all, it is just a newly discovered substance on the moon, which is enough to be published on the front page of any top academic journal.

Ning Chen felt Xu Zhou's excitement and signaled Xu Zhou to calm down first, and then sent his analysis of this substance to Xu Zhou's brain biological computer through the biological program.

After receiving the message sent by Ning Chen, Xu Zhou carefully checked it and realized how significant it was.

"Teacher Ning, you mean...the discovery of this material may be related to the formation of blue stars and the moon, as well as...the exploration of room temperature superconductors?"

"Yes, Teacher Xu, based on the information discovered so far and my inference, this possibility does exist. Of course, the specific results will have to be carefully analyzed after we go back." Ning Chen replied.

We are on the moon these days, so we have to focus more on exploration. As for the analysis work, we will have a lot of time to do it after we get back.