An extra 3 billion people to ‘lack clean water by 2050’, with China in risk zone
Southern China will be among areas at risk as high nitrogen levels continue to deplete clean water supplies, researchers in Germany and Netherlands say in paper for Nature Communications.
China’s rising academic star fired after students accuse him of falsifying data
Supervisor dismissed after investigation which began with student claims of fabricated data and manipulated peer reviews.
Supervisor dismissed after investigation which began with student claims of fabricated data and manipulated peer reviews.
‘Nowhere to hide’: Chinese scientists claim breakthrough in new tracking device
Huge breakthrough in electromagnetic spectrum monitoring will leave enemies with ‘nowhere to hide’, scientists claim.
Huge breakthrough in electromagnetic spectrum monitoring will leave enemies with ‘nowhere to hide’, scientists claim.
‘Dragon bones’: did early humans in China collect ancient fossils for fun?
A new location at an old archaeological site has turned up evidence that hominins in the area knew how to play, create and entertain.
A new location at an old archaeological site has turned up evidence that hominins in the area knew how to play, create and entertain.
Will drones replace human agents in Chinese military missions within 10 years?
A newly developed drone could be used for special forces missions to avoid putting human agents in danger.
A newly developed drone could be used for special forces missions to avoid putting human agents in danger.
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Testing, testing … China to test new satellite tech for Chang’e 6 lunar mission
Two Tiandu experimental devices will be launched to verify the design of an orbiting relay station for exploration on the far side of the moon.
Should China stop blaming Mongolia for severe dust storms? A study suggests yes
Scientists have found the main factor leading to a rising number of sandstorms – and it is not Mongolia’s fault.
Scientists have found the main factor leading to a rising number of sandstorms – and it is not Mongolia’s fault.
Deaf children hear sounds for first time after experimental gene therapy
A Chinese-led clinical trial for a gene therapy to cure congenital deafness has restored the hearing of five out of six test patients.
A Chinese-led clinical trial for a gene therapy to cure congenital deafness has restored the hearing of five out of six test patients.
China’s pocket Jielong 3 rocket launches busy year of commercial missions
China Rocket sends nine satellites into orbit, propelled by a competitive business model.
China Rocket sends nine satellites into orbit, propelled by a competitive business model.
‘Landmark event’: Chinese scientists assemble world’s most detailed human genome
Experts hail milestone for potential benefits in precision medicine, especially among Han, the largest ethnic group in the world.
Experts hail milestone for potential benefits in precision medicine, especially among Han, the largest ethnic group in the world.
China on track for ultra-high speed trains with hyperloop test ‘setting record’
According to CASIC, its high-speed flier surpassed previous records using full-scale test line to travel 2km with stable levitation.
According to CASIC, its high-speed flier surpassed previous records using full-scale test line to travel 2km with stable levitation.
AI child unveiled by award-winning Chinese scientist in Beijing
The artificial intelligence entity can independently assign tasks and learn autonomously.
The artificial intelligence entity can independently assign tasks and learn autonomously.
Chinese academic who killed boss given suspended death sentence
Jiang Wenhua stabbed his supervisor Wang Yongzhen on the Fudan University campus in Shanghai in June 2021.
Jiang Wenhua stabbed his supervisor Wang Yongzhen on the Fudan University campus in Shanghai in June 2021.
Singapore, China team creates ultrathin smart fibre in wearable tech ‘leap’
Capacity to turn everyday outfits into wearable electronics is ‘a leap towards embedding microcomputers into everyday clothing’, experts commenting on study published in Nature say.
Capacity to turn everyday outfits into wearable electronics is ‘a leap towards embedding microcomputers into everyday clothing’, experts commenting on study published in Nature say.
Chinese brain chip helps man regain mobility and is less invasive than Neuralink
The wireless brain-computer interface developed at China’s Tsinghua University allows quadriplegic patient to grab objects with prosthetic hand. And unlike implant from Elon Musk start-up, the Chinese device is not inserted into brain tissue.
The wireless brain-computer interface developed at China’s Tsinghua University allows quadriplegic patient to grab objects with prosthetic hand. And unlike implant from Elon Musk start-up, the Chinese device is not inserted into brain tissue.
Chinese scientists find new clues about prehistoric humans – and many surprises
Researchers in southern China uncover dramatic new evidence about paleolithic people, turning back the clock on a key moment in prehistory.
Researchers in southern China uncover dramatic new evidence about paleolithic people, turning back the clock on a key moment in prehistory.
Rocket test sparks concern in Shanghai as residents report feeling ‘earthquake’
SpaceX rival LandSpace says pressure testing went as expected, with no explosion or serious injuries to its employees.
SpaceX rival LandSpace says pressure testing went as expected, with no explosion or serious injuries to its employees.
China stakes global dominance in race to build smart ports
After opening last month, China’s first fully automated port container terminal is already setting records.
After opening last month, China’s first fully automated port container terminal is already setting records.
Chinese researchers create material that could make objects invisible on radar
A combination of the unique traits of chameleons, glass frogs and bearded dragons could form the material for an invisible cloak.
A combination of the unique traits of chameleons, glass frogs and bearded dragons could form the material for an invisible cloak.
Why antennas will go almost unseen on China’s next-generation warships
Scientists have revealed details of the Fujian’s ‘all in one’ mast – technology they say will have a big impact on warfare in the future.
Scientists have revealed details of the Fujian’s ‘all in one’ mast – technology they say will have a big impact on warfare in the future.
