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16 October, 2024
LATEST China Science NEWS

Chinese scientists chasing ‘artificial sun’ set new world record

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Chinese researchers at the EAST nuclear fusion test facility were able to maintain super-heated plasma for more than 17 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 403 seconds, which was also set by EAST in 2023. Photo: Xinhua

Astronomers hail blacklisted Chinese institute’s contribution to US telescope

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The 200-inch (5.1-metre) Hale Telescope at the California Institute of Technology’s Palomar Observatory. Photo: Palomar/Caltech

Chinese sweat and blood – not soldiers – have left their mark on Panama Canal

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China calls for overseas education ventures in push for tech advancement

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China’s leadership has called on local authorities to “enhance high-quality international collaborations in academia, industry and research”. Photo: AFP

China’s Tiangong experiments generate oxygen, rocket fuel in exploration advance

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Astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station are conducting research that is expected to provide critical technical support for human survival and exploration in outer space. Photo: CCTV
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Chinese researchers at the EAST nuclear fusion test facility were able to maintain super-heated plasma for more than 17 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 403 seconds, which was also set by EAST in 2023. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese scientists chasing ‘artificial sun’ set new world record

Latest ‘artificial sun’ test shows researchers now capable of simulating operational environment of a future fusion power plant, experts say.

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United States

Astronomers hail blacklisted Chinese institute’s contribution to US telescope

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Panama

Chinese sweat and blood – not soldiers – have left their mark on Panama Canal

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China’s Tiangong experiments generate oxygen, rocket fuel in exploration advance

Shenzhou-19 astronauts simulate natural photosynthesis, bringing long-haul crewed missions a step closer to reality.

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Astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station are conducting research that is expected to provide critical technical support for human survival and exploration in outer space. Photo: CCTV
China's space programme

China names lunar crater after Manhattan Project physicist Chien-Shiung Wu

Chinese-American scientist was dubbed the ‘first lady of physics’, but her contributions to her native land remain shrouded in mystery.

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Hypersonic missiles and weapons

China runs hypersonic air-to-air missile tests in extreme Mars mission tunnel

Heat-resistance testing has been conducted on a secretive Chinese weapon, in what is the first confirmation of its existence.

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China technology

How China’s award-winning EUV breakthrough sidesteps US chip ban

As US restrictions continue getting tougher, Chinese researchers are coming up with innovative approaches to chip manufacturing.

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Chinese researchers are working to come up with new methods for chip manufacture amid the strict US sanctions. Photo: AFP

Chinese study finds hotpot ingredient can boost battery performance in the cold

Scientists say fibre from konjac plant can prevent freezing in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, a promising alternative to lithium batteries.

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China’s electronic war gadget turns small drone into flying stadium on radar

Researchers say the effect on detector screens would be similar to an object the size of a sports stadium materialising out of thin air.

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China technology

China overtakes US in number of top scientists, signalling global talent shift

While the number of leading scientists in America is falling, the number in China is only going up, according to new data.

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For the first time, China has overtaken the US in the number of leading scientists it has, according to a new report. Photo: Shutterstock
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Study finds that reliance on AI could harm critical thinking in young people

More than 650 people took part in the research, with the results suggesting a link between usage and lower cognitive abilities.

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According to a study involving more than 650 people in Britain, the use of artificial intelligence appeared to be linked to lower critical thinking skills. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Crimson Skyblade’ will help China build nuclear fusion reactor, scientists say

Superconducting linear plasma device simulates fusion reactor conditions to test extreme building materials.

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China’s scientists launch world’s most powerful wireless protocol into space

‘Aerospace NearLink’, which recently completed a test flight, is expected to reduce the weight of heavy rockets and lower launch costs.

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China's military weapons

Scientists create ‘queen of explosives’ with Chinese steamed buns

Researchers have developed an unusual method for increasing the performance of the world’s most powerful non-nuclear explosive.

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Chinese steamed buns, known as mantou, have been used by scientists to boost the performance of the world’s strongest explosive. Photo: Shutterstock
Space

Private US, Japanese lunar landers head to moon on a single rocket

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost expected to touch down in March, ispace’s Resilience in May or June.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on Wednesday. Photo: AP
SCMP Highlights

Solar power stations in space, Chinese rice: 7 science highlights

From better-tasting Chinese rice to harnessing solar power in space, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Are China’s researchers now dominating the world’s top science journals?

Chinese researchers are gaining or leading in many influential publications, but quantity may not reflect academic quality, expert says.

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China's military weapons

China’s energy weapon fires thousands of pulses in tests and survives: study

Chinese scientists overcome technical hurdles in the development of a compact, powerful microwave weapon.

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High-power microwave weapons use directed energy to hit their targets. Now Chinese scientists have developed one that is compact and capable of extremely high power attacks. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese rice tastes better than it did 16 years ago, research team finds

Rice grown in China also has better texture now, Chinese researchers say in note for Nature after article flags climate change impact.

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Chinese scientists simulate ‘hunting’ Starlink satellites in orbit

Taking inspiration from whales, Chinese researchers have created their own method for targeting satellite constellations.

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China technology

Chinese scientists hope advanced laser will open gateway to new discoveries

The Advanced Attosecond Laser Infrastructure will act as a super slow-motion camera capturing the movements of electrons.

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The Advanced Attosecond Laser Infrastructure (AALI) will operate from two sites, in Dongguan in Guangdong and Xian in Shaanxi, and will generate light pulses lasting billionths of a billionth of a second. Photo: Xinhua
China technology

Shanghai and Beijing unveil plans to boost brain computer interface industry

China’s biggest economic powerhouse seeks to become a ‘global innovation hub’ by developing treatments for blindness and paralysis.

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The technology can be used to help treat paralysis and stroke vicims. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s new technology achieves ‘unprecedented’ rare earth production speed

A new method for mining rare earth metals that is better for the environment has been developed by Chinese scientists.

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Education

Educated overseas: has it become a curse to China’s young jobseekers?

It used to give them an edge, but now Chinese overseas graduates are finding their degrees could stop them from finding government work.

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China's military weapons

China releases powerful electronic warfare weapon design software – for free

While similar US industrial software can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, a Chinese program has been released at no cost.

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Industrial software for designing electronic warfare weapons has been released for free by Chinese researchers. Photo: Shutterstock
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China-born gene-editing star scientist Zhang Feng recognised with top US prize

CRISPR-Cas9 pioneer presented with National Medal of Technology and Innovation in White House awards ceremony.

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White House director of science and technology policy Arati Prabhakar (left) presents China-born MIT professor Zhang Feng with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Photo: Ryan K. Morris
Climate change

Scientists say 2024 was first year above 1.5 degrees of global warming

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold.

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China plans to build ‘Three Gorges dam in space’ to harness solar power

Chinese rocket scientist reveals blueprint for ‘incredible project’ to build solar power station in space using super heavy rockets.

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