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Wilczek’S Multiverse | 100 years on, quantum technology is all around us, and its future is bright

From even better to still better quantum tools, a rising helix of creativity will catalyse new dreams and forge new realities.

Royal Society fellow Vladimir Markovic joins China’s top maths institute

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SCMP Highlights

China’s ghost radar, big-brained early hominid debate: 7 science highlights

Switzerland

China physics prodigy part of Swiss quantum team’s mechanical qubit breakthrough

PhD student Yang Yu, a graduate of USTC’s school for the gifted young, and his fellow researchers achieve the impossible.

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A bird’s-eye view of a section of the superconducting qubit developed by the researchers in Switzerland. Photo: ETH Zurich
China

Scientists in China achieve ‘invisibility’ in chameleon-like colour breakthrough

Molecular changes make material appear to blend seamlessly with its environment, with military and architectural possibilities, study finds.

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South China Sea

South China Sea: scientists see China collaboration as crucial for marine life

Foreign researchers hope Swire Institute of Marine Science in Hong Kong will aid fieldwork amid tension over sensitive waterways.

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Why is a simple neck surgery raising hopes for Alzheimer’s patients across China?

Chinese doctors say affordable procedure works in ‘60 to 80 per cent’ of patients, but some medical experts are sceptical.

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Of the more than 55 million people worldwide with dementia, an estimated 60 to 70 per cent have Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Xinhua
Antarctica

China opens its first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica

Data from the station will ‘support the global response to climate change’, according to China Meteorological Administration.

Archaeology and palaeontology

Dinosaurs grew stupid over time – and the same could happen to humans: study

A new Chinese-led study into the evolution of dinosaurs has offered a timely warning to our technology-reliant world.

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5G

China’s 1,000km/h ‘hyperloop’ trains will support 5G: study

World’s largest research base for vacuum-tube maglev trains has started high-speed propulsion tests on full-scale prototype vehicles.

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Scientists have developed a way to allow smartphone use on China’s new generation of high-speed maglev trains that could travel faster than commercial airliners. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s military

Chinese ghost radar moves at ‘near-light-speed’ to detect submarines

Researchers in China have harnessed the power of the Doppler effect to achieve a breakthrough in submarine detection.

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New radar technology created by Chinese scientists will help with submarine detection and also could assist communication between surface ships and submarines. Photo: QQ

Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig’s kidney

The development could pave the way for better treatment for human patients who currently face long waits for transplants.

China-US team develops cooling tech that could slash air-con bills

Scientists say radiative cooler suitable for walls, cars and textiles can mitigate urban heat islands and fight effects of climate change.

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China's military weapons

J-20S vs F-22: how drones flip the battle of mighty stealth fighters

A simulated battle between Chinese and American stealth fighter jets has shown which would be the victor – and why.

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Chinese military researchers have pitted the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter - seen here during the recent China Airshow - against an American F-22 in a simulated battle to see who would be victorious. Photo: AFP
Scientists

Why are top scientists leaving the West for China?

A growing number of leading academics are being tempted away from Western countries as they make the move to Chinese institutions.

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Star mathematician Sun Song is one of a growing cohort of academics who are leaving the West to take up positions at Chinese universities. Photo: Zhejiang University
Xinjiang

China surrounds ‘sea of death’ Taklamakan Desert with giant green belt

Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.

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Nearly 100% pure graphite gives China an edge in hi-tech race

High-purity graphite is widely used in critical sectors such as nuclear energy, semiconductors and aerospace.

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‘Superstar’ Shanghai edges New York for second spot in global science rankings

Half of top 20 research cities in annual Nature Index snapshot of most impactful scientific research are now in China.

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Shanghai nudging past New York for second place in the latest Nature Index science cities ranking reflects China’s growing research output, according to a new report. Photo: AP
Food and Drinks

Chefs say understanding flavour is their holy grail. This book defines it

Dr Arielle Johnson on why she wrote Flavorama – A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavour and how she is bringing science to food.

China technology

China takes back physics research crown it lost to US in 2023: annual report

Research Fronts report assessing scientific activities and trends in major countries reveals intense rivalry as tech race heats up.

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Scientists

Chinese team’s cell turns ambient heat into power – no sunlight required

Researchers say their sealed hydrovoltaic cell could be used in harsh environments like deserts and in the dark.

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Chinese scientists say their hydrovoltaic cell achieved stable electricity output with negligible water consumption, which could make it suitable for extreme environments like deserts. Photo: Xinhua
China technology

China declares space milestone in launch of ‘self-driving’ radar satellites

Mapping satellites expected to provide data on natural resources, urban safety, emergency response and maritime affairs.

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On Monday, a Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying two satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre to send Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and 04 into the preset orbit. Photo: Xinhua

This robot jumps and lands like a cat. It could be used to explore asteroids

Team in northeast China used artificial intelligence to train the robot to adjust its posture mid-air using its legs.

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How a Chinese lab aims to keep data hackers at bay with a new MCU design

Purple Mountain Laboratories says its new self-contained microcomputer is much more secure and ready to plug and play in industry.

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Is a big-brained early hominid found in China a new species?

Scientists make their case for classifying an extinct group that lived in northern China until 120,000 years ago as a separate species.

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Bone fragments from several individuals at the Xujiayao site in China are challenging long-held assumptions about the region’s fossil record. Photo: Wu Xiujie
China's military weapons

Scientists increase fighter jet afterburner efficiency to nearly 100%: study

Pioneering technology to improve afterburner efficiency could make the Chinese military unrivalled in air combat.

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A Chinese development can improve the afterburner efficiency in fighter jets to 99 per cent. Photo: CCTV
South China Sea

China develops first cable winch system that can reach deepest place on Earth

The Haiwei GD11000 can deploy cables to a maximum depth of more than 11,000 metres.

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Space

Earth bids farewell to temporary ‘mini moon’ that is possibly a chunk of actual moon

A 10-metre asteroid that was possibly ejected from the moon is departing its journey near Earth – but will return for a closer visit in January.

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LATEST China Science NEWS

Royal Society fellow Vladimir Markovic joins China’s top maths institute

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Mathematician Vladimir Markovic, was awarded the Simons Investigator Award in 2016 for his contributions to the theory of three-dimensional manifolds and for resolving several long-standing problems. Photo: Wikimedia

China’s ghost radar, big-brained early hominid debate: 7 science highlights

New radar technology created by Chinese scientists will help with submarine detection and also could assist communication between surface ships and submarines. Photo: QQ

China physics prodigy part of Swiss quantum team’s mechanical qubit breakthrough

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A bird’s-eye view of a section of the superconducting qubit developed by the researchers in Switzerland. Photo: ETH Zurich

Scientists in China achieve ‘invisibility’ in chameleon-like colour breakthrough

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Camouflage breakthrough by Chinese scientists could make an individual effectively invisible, according to the lead researcher. Image: Shutterstock

South China Sea: scientists see China collaboration as crucial for marine life

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David Baker, of SWIMS in Hong Kong, says partnerships with mainland Chinese institutions are important to further marine research. Photo: Handout
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