Could China surprise with a weapon that lies in wait on the seabed?
Researchers said Abyss will be able to reach depths of thousands of metres, beyond the range of most detection systems.
China builds world’s largest deep sea telescope to hunt for cosmic neutrinos
The Trident project will be up to 10,000 times more powerful than the IceCube observatory at the South Pole, researchers said.
The Trident project will be up to 10,000 times more powerful than the IceCube observatory at the South Pole, researchers said.
Chinese scientists unlock potentials of a new semiconductor building block
World’s first fully system-integrated memristor chip could make artificial intelligence smarter and up to 75 times more efficient, researchers say.
World’s first fully system-integrated memristor chip could make artificial intelligence smarter and up to 75 times more efficient, researchers say.
Chinese herbal medicine trial shows ‘very promising’ treatment for memory loss
Australian phase 2 clinical trial of Sailuotong shows memory and executive function improvements in people with mild cognitive impairment.
Australian phase 2 clinical trial of Sailuotong shows memory and executive function improvements in people with mild cognitive impairment.
Chinese scientists claim record smashing quantum computing breakthrough
Paper says JiuZhang 3 is a million times faster than its predecessor and light years ahead of the world’s fastest supercomputer.
Paper says JiuZhang 3 is a million times faster than its predecessor and light years ahead of the world’s fastest supercomputer.
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More people are living in flood-prone areas despite the risks, study finds
Settlements in flood zones more than doubled worldwide in the three decades to 2015, with the biggest expansion in China.
The US has lost its charm, maybe forever, to China’s brightest students
More students are opting to stay home, and not pursue further studies at international universities.
More students are opting to stay home, and not pursue further studies at international universities.
Chinese team uses CRISPR gene tool to uncover secrets of marine photosynthesis
Life scientists at Westlake University have isolated gene behind chlorophyll variety essential to light absorption in certain algae, Science article says, with reviewer hailing finding of ‘crucial’ enzyme.
Life scientists at Westlake University have isolated gene behind chlorophyll variety essential to light absorption in certain algae, Science article says, with reviewer hailing finding of ‘crucial’ enzyme.
Taiwan launches first locally made weather satellite with ‘groundbreaking’ tech
Triton was sent into space on Sunday and will provide observations over ocean areas prone to extreme weather.
Triton was sent into space on Sunday and will provide observations over ocean areas prone to extreme weather.
China names new science ministry chief to help lead hi-tech self-reliance drive
Yin Hejun takes over as party secretary from Wang Zhigang, who remains the minister.
Yin Hejun takes over as party secretary from Wang Zhigang, who remains the minister.
China unearths new strategic rare metal ore in Inner Mongolia
Scientists confirm the discovery of new type of niobium ore in world’s largest rare earth deposit.
Scientists confirm the discovery of new type of niobium ore in world’s largest rare earth deposit.
China’s spy agency warns of more US tech curbs; vows to gain ‘the upper hand’
Ministry of State Security says a new round of US ‘sanctions and suppression policies’ could be brewing after Huawei’s smartphone success.
Ministry of State Security says a new round of US ‘sanctions and suppression policies’ could be brewing after Huawei’s smartphone success.
Has China turned away from Russia in joint race to the moon?
Senior Chinese space scientist’s slide presentation at global astronautical congress in Baku leaves out Russian role in joint ILRS space mission.
Senior Chinese space scientist’s slide presentation at global astronautical congress in Baku leaves out Russian role in joint ILRS space mission.
Chinese mRNA researchers celebrate Nobel win for field’s pioneers
It will take up to a decade for China to catch up with global developments in the technology, which is the foundation of Covid-19 vaccines, scientist says.
It will take up to a decade for China to catch up with global developments in the technology, which is the foundation of Covid-19 vaccines, scientist says.
Did citrus fruit originate in China? Scientists may have solved a bitter debate
Researchers say fruits like oranges and lemons emerged in south-central China millions of years ago.
Researchers say fruits like oranges and lemons emerged in south-central China millions of years ago.
China, Europe scientists to develop most sensitive space telescope of its kind
The multi-country Polar-2 mission aims to learn more about the most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang.
The multi-country Polar-2 mission aims to learn more about the most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang.
Chinese scientists create low-carbon building materials inspired by worms
Team looked to the underwater structures built by sandcastle worms, which secrete a glue that binds together sand and shell pieces.
Team looked to the underwater structures built by sandcastle worms, which secrete a glue that binds together sand and shell pieces.
China offers more space for foreign equipment on future moon mission
The 2028 mission could carry up to 200kg of equipment from other countries, more than 10 times the payload carried on next year’s Chang’e 6 mission.
The 2028 mission could carry up to 200kg of equipment from other countries, more than 10 times the payload carried on next year’s Chang’e 6 mission.
Earth’s amphibians ‘are sliding towards extinction’, experts say
A global evaluation of 8,000 species shows 2 out of every 5 amphibians ‘are still in trouble’ from habitat loss, climate change.
A global evaluation of 8,000 species shows 2 out of every 5 amphibians ‘are still in trouble’ from habitat loss, climate change.
Scientists say strong typhoons arriving earlier, overlapping with extreme rain
Researchers in China and US find intense tropical cyclones hit about two weeks earlier on average than in 1980s because of rising sea temperatures, increasing risk that storms will coincide with rainy season to cause ‘more destructive’ damage.
Researchers in China and US find intense tropical cyclones hit about two weeks earlier on average than in 1980s because of rising sea temperatures, increasing risk that storms will coincide with rainy season to cause ‘more destructive’ damage.
