Supervisor dismissed after investigation which began with student claims of fabricated data and manipulated peer reviews.
Scientists have found the main factor leading to a rising number of sandstorms – and it is not Mongolia’s fault.
A Chinese-led clinical trial for a gene therapy to cure congenital deafness has restored the hearing of five out of six test patients.
Helium is used as a coolant for research and applications that need extreme cold, but it’s in short supply. International team says ‘supersolid’ material has potential for achieving the ultra-low temperatures needed.
It is not unusual to see strong quakes in quick succession and scientists have not seen any long-term pattern.
Co-founder of firm that built machine cites notion of ‘scientific exploration without borders’, though ‘US quantum computers are not open to China’.
An experimental gene therapy to treat the rare neurological disease has shown unexpected results, slowing progression to a plateau and possibly improving patient’s nerves.
People in the capital and other parts of China saw ‘glowing object’ that flew rapidly from west to east.
Scientific advances and improved knowledge of the earliest stages of development are prompting a renewed discussion about ethics.
The guidelines say AI cannot be credited as a co-author and any use of the technology for research purposes must be clearly labelled.
Along with the company, collaborative innovation consortium of 25 entities and led by CNNC will help overcome key challenges in nuclear fusion field.
Powerful ‘Flash’ irradiation system can deliver high-energy radiation and has the potential to revolutionise conventional radiotherapy.
The National Science and Technology Awards are set to return, with new rules regarding nominations.
A DNA study of human remains on the Silk Road have shown there were people with a combination of genetic backgrounds there as early as 220AD.
University graduates abandon America and Britain in favour of furthering their education in the EU.
Challenging 7½-hour extravehicular feat is of ‘extraordinary significance’, mission commander Tang Hongbo says.
Phase 2 clinical trial of sunvozertinib shows 61 per cent anti-tumour activity response, higher than any previous candidates, according to paper in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Researchers studying the Warring States bamboo slips have revealed a startling finding from the ancient texts.
The global adversaries are both striving to build small modular reactors – but their stories could not be more different.
Chip war between US and China fails to stop scientists building one of the top supercomputers in the world.
A new screening model for the type of cancer that killed Apple co-founder Steve Jobs could help save thousands of lives.
Beijing and Shanghai once again rank in top five for high-quality research according to annual Nature Index, while nearly 30 other Chinese cities jump up the list, with up-and-comer Hefei beating London and Los Angeles and Guangzhou surpassing Paris.
Team of medical and chemistry researchers say they uncovered molecule called dienediamine that will aid global food security.
China Telecom Quantum Group debuts a new device for Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro that it says can prevent eavesdropping.
The number of Chinese students going to the US is dropping. Will it have consequences for American industry?
With US$3.8 million over 15 years for the best 10 per cent of young researchers, updated scheme will ‘cultivate leading talent’.
Researchers find protein at ‘toxic’ levels surrounding motor neurons of older monkeys and test whether vitamin C really makes a difference.
Chinese politics expert goes viral by claiming ancient Greek’s legacy not supported by written record. While most scholars disagree, the comments reflect a trend among nationalist intellectuals calling for a less Western-centric version of history.
‘Grievously saddened’ science community remembers former premier’s unwavering support for basic research as a driver of national growth.
Chinese scientists reveal fatalities were reduced to zero after testing of potential vaccine.
