China’s top infectious disease expert says a strain of avian influenza virus is adapting and could make the leap from birds to mammals.
The development could pave the way for better treatment for human patients who currently face long waits for transplants.
A growing number of leading academics are being tempted away from Western countries as they make the move to Chinese institutions.
3 Dec 2024 - 3:53PM videocam
Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.
Researchers say their sealed hydrovoltaic cell could be used in harsh environments like deserts and in the dark.
Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.
24 Nov 2024 - 4:40PM videocam
Travellers will be allowed to remain for up to 30 days in China without a visa from November 30.
22 Nov 2024 - 9:10PM videocam
Germany’s Scholz stresses the importance of ‘a level playing field for companies on all sides’.
20 Nov 2024 - 4:27AM videocam
Beijing says rebel leader Peng Deren is getting treatment in southwest China border province where he was reported to be under house arrest.
19 Nov 2024 - 7:22PM videocam
UK will be predictable ‘sovereign actor committed to the rule of law,’ British PM tells Chinese president on G20 sidelines.
18 Nov 2024 - 10:48PM videocam
Winners of the awards see top science and maths talent continuing to emerge from Chinese universities.
15 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM videocam
Findings of study by Chinese scientists may help extend women’s reproductive lifespan as the average age of having children rises.
8 Nov 2024 - 3:50PM videocam
A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.
Despite official assertions that the US rivals are unconcerned by presidential election outcome, recent events suggest otherwise.
Shi and a team of Chinese, US and Swiss researchers have developed a customised virus receptor that could pave way for new treatments.
4 Nov 2024 - 8:24PM videocam
The microscopic animal has radiation-resistant genes that could have applications in space, crops and medicine, Chinese researcher says.
2 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM videocam
The Haolong transporter is not designed to carry a crew, unlike Nasa’s original, but is intended to support the Tiangong space station.
4 Nov 2024 - 3:59PM videocam
The bloc is expanding its footprint with new members and partners but it does not always fall on common ground.
26 Oct 2024 - 1:09PM videocam
Russian leader and bloc’s joint declaration indicate member countries recognise benefits of more transparent cross-border payment scheme.
25 Oct 2024 - 5:47AM videocam
In first meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian on Brics sidelines, Xi says Gaza ceasefire should occur ‘at the earliest possible date’.
25 Oct 2024 - 4:22AM videocam
Xi tells annual summit in Russia that the bloc of emerging economies should also lead the way in overhauling global governance.
23 Oct 2024 - 10:15PM videocam
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet for third time in person this year as bloc of emerging economies seeks to counter Western-led world order.
23 Oct 2024 - 1:42PM videocam
Innovation would detect margins of tumours before and during surgery, paper says.
21 Oct 2024 - 6:04PM videocam
Plan sets out 17 priority areas for development including searching for habitable planets and exploring quantum mechanics.
15 Oct 2024 - 11:35PM videocam
Chinese and US researchers have shown how our expectations can change the way our brains respond to pain.
11 Oct 2024 - 11:05AM videocam
China is ‘ahead of schedule’ in achieving UN 2030 sustainability goals, while global progress remains limited, new report says.
5 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM videocam
Disease ecologist Peter Daszak describes the ‘witch hunt’ he and his organisation have endured over Covid lab leak allegations.
2 Oct 2024 - 11:05AM videocam
Study uncovers hydrovoltaic effect of leaf transpiration and gives ‘fresh perspective for advancing green energy technologies’, team writes.
24 Sep 2024 - 7:00PM videocam
The ‘father of nanogenerators’ and one of the most influential scientists in the United States, takes role at Beijing institute.
25 Sep 2024 - 1:44AM videocam
Researchers have created a type of self-renewing cell that could help future research and preserve vital genetic resources.
23 Sep 2024 - 5:00PM videocam