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Theories that ancient Greek and Roman culture was faked are increasingly popular in some corners of the Chinese internet. Photo: AP
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Chinese classicists fight to save Greek, Roman works from conspiracy theorists

Supporters of the so-called pseudo-history argue that much of classical Greek literature, including the works of Aristotle, were faked.

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Scientists find key nutrient missing in China-grown durian

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Scientists say they’ve found simple way to turn diamonds into flexible membrane

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How China’s lunar find could fill ‘billion-year gap’ in magnetic field studies

Rocks brought back indicate lunar magnetic field may have shot up about 2.8 billion years ago, Chinese study in Nature says.

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A view of the lunar surface as taken by the Chang’e-6 probe in June. Photo: EPA-EFE
A view of the lunar surface as taken by the Chang’e-6 probe in June. Photo: EPA-EFE

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How the launch of China’s GuoWang satellites differs from its US Starlink rival

Details have emerged on the key distinctions between China’s recent internet satellite launch and SpaceX’s constellation.

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7 scientists, mathematicians, physicists and experts who moved to China in 2024

From a Nobel-winning laser scientist to an award-winning mathematician, here are some experts who made the move.

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Hong Kong scientists to build robot for China’s Chang’e-8 moon mission

Researchers from HKUST will lead team to develop lunar surface robot that will help pave way for research facility at moon’s south pole.

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In addition to the robot, the Chang’e-8 mission will also feature a lunar rover. Illustration: CNSA
In addition to the robot, the Chang’e-8 mission will also feature a lunar rover. Illustration: CNSA

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China’s neutrino facility at final stage on path to measure ghost particles

The Juno facility in Guangdong has started filling with ultrapure water at 100 tonnes per hour, on track to collect data from August: IHEP.

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‘Dream bullets’, hypersonic gliders: 12 China science breakthroughs in 2024

From a giant sphere for tracking neutrinos to a first trace of lunar water, here are some of the major science developments of the year.

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‘China is in a good phase’: award-winning neuroscientist on why he left Europe

Nikos Logothetis from the International Centre for Primate Brain Research in Shanghai becomes first non-Russian to receive the award.

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Nikos Logothetis was director of cognitive processes at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany before moving to China. Photo: Getty Images

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A liver acid could be an anti-ageing ‘elixir’, Chinese scientists say

Researchers find naturally occurring acid induces pseudo-starvation effects, resulting in anti-ageing effects in animals.

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The findings of a study led by Xiamen University have put a spotlight on a type of bile known as LCA that can produce effects resulting in regeneration in animals. Image: Shutterstock
The findings of a study led by Xiamen University have put a spotlight on a type of bile known as LCA that can produce effects resulting in regeneration in animals. Image: Shutterstock

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Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer rivals Google’s Willow, say Chinese scientists

Like Google’s quantum chip, the Chinese processor boasts 105 qubits with high precision and stability, according to new paper.

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Mysterious terracotta commander offers clues to China’s ancient Qin dynasty army

Rare statue of high-ranking officer is helping archeologists piece together military structure of the first empire in China.

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PLA’s electronic war ‘kill list’, powerful laser cutter: 7 science highlights

From clues to the next pandemic to Chinese scientists leaving the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

A Chinese report has revealed a list of US Navy targets that are likely to be hit in a potential electronic warfare scenario. Photo: AFP/US Navy

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Chinese astronauts complete world record-breaking spacewalk at 9 hours

Shenzhou-19 crew members Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong installed space protection devices and conducted maintenance outside Tiangong.

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Shenzhou-19 astronaut Song Lingdong waves during the record-breaking nine-hour spacewalk in a screen image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Shenzhou-19 astronaut Song Lingdong waves during the record-breaking nine-hour spacewalk in a screen image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

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Chinese scientists may have invented new way to generate power from the ocean

Hydrogel particles were made into absorbent composite beads and the results showed ‘significant potential’, team says.

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Chinese detonation engine in test flight for supersonic passenger jet

Jindouyun – named after Monkey King’s ‘somersault cloud’ – reached Mach 4 at more than 65,600 feet, Space Transportation says.

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China’s hypersonic drone launches revealed on video for first time

Video includes MD-21/MD series unmanned vehicle reaching Mach 7 after launch from a high-altitude near-space balloon.

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China’s hypersonic MD-22 drone was first unveiled at the 2022 Zhuhai air show. Photo: Handout
China’s hypersonic MD-22 drone was first unveiled at the 2022 Zhuhai air show. Photo: Handout

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Leading cancer scientist Sun Shao-Cong returns to China amid US investigations

Sun has begun work to establish a new immunology lab in Beijing following investigations of him by the US government, a source says.

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Chinese ‘behaviour’ remarks by MIT professor unnerve top AI conference

Keynote speaker apologises after using ‘irrelevant’ example of misbehaviour that specified a Chinese student’s nationality.

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China launches first satellites for GuoWang project to rival SpaceX’s Starlink

The 13,000-satellite megaconstellation aims to provide global broadband internet coverage.

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The first of the GuoWang megaconstellation satellites have been launched atop a Long March-5B rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Site in southern China. Photo: Xinhua
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