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The excavation site of the M27 tomb at Wangzhuang village in Henan province, central China. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese archaeologists uncover a tomb ‘fit for a king’ in Neolithic burial site

‘Extra-large’ structure with jade ornaments and other signs of wealth suggest ruins could be capital of a prehistoric kingdom.

China unveils road map to become world leader in space science by 2050

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China considering space facility location based on security in times of war

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China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’

Years of research and development are helping China become less reliant on overseas sources of the valuable noble gas.

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Scientific and engineering advances are shifting China away from a US-controlled monopoly of helium, according to experts. Photo: Shutterstock

The giant sphere that China hopes will track elusive neutrinos

The equipment is part of the Juno project which is expected to be up and running next year.

Sacred Lion of Venice was made in China, new research suggests

It is the emblem of the Italian city. But now scientists say this ancient statue originated much further east.

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Milton vs Yagi: why do superstorms kill more people in US than China?

Among several differences, observers note that China’s evacuation orders are mandatory, moving thousands out of harm’s way.

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A largely deserted street in downtown Tampa, Florida during the approach of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Chinese scientists hack military grade encryption on quantum computer: paper

Breakthrough poses a ‘real and substantial threat’ to password-protection mechanism employed across critical sectors, team says.

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How hot sauce helped scientists see the human brain turn pain into pleasure

Chinese and US researchers have shown how our expectations can change the way our brains respond to pain.

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Declassified Chinese operation sheds light on doomed US submarine incident

Newly released data from a giant whirlpool near the Paracel Islands could give fresh clues about a major US Navy incident.

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The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut was severely damaged in a surprise collision in 2021. Now newly released data on a giant whirlpool in the same area could offer fresh clues to what may have caused the incident. Photo: US Navy

Chinese AI tool uncovers new viruses at the speed of a species per second: paper

From masses of data previously uploaded to databases, scientists have identified nearly 162,000 new species of RNA virus.

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A team of scientists in mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia have used AI to accelerate virus discovery after previous methods could not identify this “dark matter”. Photo: AFP/ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH

‘Milestone’ for China’s gas turbine technology as it closes gap with the West

First domestically built 300MW heavy-duty gas turbine passes ignition test in Shanghai.

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Nobel chemistry prize awarded to scientist trio for protein structure work

Winners of this year’s Nobel will receive a cash prize and medal on December 10, followed by a lavish banquet in Stockholm city hall.

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China claims chip-design breakthrough, time on the moon: 7 science highlights

From a space battery for exploring Mars to deciding the time on the moon, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

A battery developed by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China could operate for nearly two Martian months at zero degrees, they say. Photo: Shutterstock

China set to conduct nation’s first expeditions in the ‘land of the dinosaurs’

Leading Chinese scientist hopes project will be the ‘beginning of our international expeditions’ after decades of playing catch-up.

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Chinese dinosaur researcher Xu Xing gathers fossils at a field site. Photo: Handout

China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

Physicist Pan Jianwei outlines timetable for quantum-based ultra-secure networks that will have coverage across the world.

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‘Godfather of AI’ among 2 scientists to win 2024 Nobel Prize in physics

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were given the honour for pioneering work in artificial intelligence development.

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China scientists develop space battery that can run on Mars’ atmosphere: paper

The lightweight, rechargeable battery’s design means it operates like a fuel cell and can handle the extreme Martian temperatures.

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A battery developed by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China could operate for nearly two Martian months at zero degrees, they say. Photo: Shutterstock

Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer

A study concluded that lifespans will not be getting much longer – even in Hong Kong, which has the world’s longest-living population.

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Why civil engineering students are disappearing from China’s top universities

After a prolonged building boom, the number of people pursuing the degrees in China is dwindling.

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China claims breakthrough that could clear chip-design hurdle

A Wuhan-based lab has announced a ‘milestone’ that could help China overcome restraints imposed by traditional chip-design technology.

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A state-funded lab in China has announced a breakthrough in chip-design technology. Photo: Shutterstock

No surgery needed: scientists develop dog neutering jab – and it’s reversible

The procedure, a simple injection, means canine patients don’t have to be sedated or go under the knife.

A vet prepares a dog before it receives a neutering injection in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

World first for Chinese scientists in terahertz wireless communication

A breakthrough in fast, long-distance data transmission is good news for future communication in space, researchers say.

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What time is it on the moon? China and the US are racing to decide

The space rivals are spearheading separate initiatives to create time standards that will be used to coordinate international lunar missions.

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China will seize global manufacturing crown from US by 2035: Beijing strategist

‘Irreversible’ US production declines amid an expanding Chinese economy will thrust world into ‘a new era’, says government adviser Lu Yongxiang.

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In 2010, China’s manufacturing output surpassed the US according to the Chinese government, which cited statistics from the World Bank. Photo: AFP

China-developed photovoltaic nuclear battery could run for centuries: scientists

In-built energy converter works like a solar panel to capture alpha rays and convert them first into light and then electricity.

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Chinese researchers say they have found a way to harness the energy from alpha rays released from decaying radioactive isotopes. Photo: Shutterstock

Type 1 diabetes reversed in Chinese woman using reprogrammed stem cells

25-year-old with chronic condition for over a decade has no need for external insulin some 2½ months from minimally invasive surgery.

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US scientist and family appear on a ‘kill list’ for working with China

Disease ecologist Peter Daszak describes the ‘witch hunt’ he and his organisation have endured over Covid lab leak allegations.

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Chinese archaeologists uncover a tomb ‘fit for a king’ in Neolithic burial site

The excavation site of the M27 tomb at Wangzhuang village in Henan province, central China. Photo: Xinhua

China unveils road map to become world leader in space science by 2050

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Chinese astronauts (from left) Li Guangsu, Li Cong and Ye Guangfu wave before their journey to the Tiangong space station aboard the Shenzhou-18 in April. Photo: AFP

China considering space facility location based on security in times of war

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A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying navigation satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on September 19. Photo: Getty Images

China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’

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Scientific and engineering advances are shifting China away from a US-controlled monopoly of helium, according to experts. Photo: Shutterstock

Video | How China built the world’s longest high-speed railway

China had the world’s longest high-speed rail network by January 2011. How did the country do it?

The giant sphere that China hopes will track elusive neutrinos

The Juno detector is in position at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in Jiangmen, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese archaeologists uncover a tomb ‘fit for a king’ in Neolithic burial site

The excavation site of the M27 tomb at Wangzhuang village in Henan province, central China. Photo: Xinhua

China unveils road map to become world leader in space science by 2050

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Chinese astronauts (from left) Li Guangsu, Li Cong and Ye Guangfu wave before their journey to the Tiangong space station aboard the Shenzhou-18 in April. Photo: AFP

China considering space facility location based on security in times of war

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A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying navigation satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on September 19. Photo: Getty Images

China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’

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Scientific and engineering advances are shifting China away from a US-controlled monopoly of helium, according to experts. Photo: Shutterstock

Video | How China built the world’s longest high-speed railway

China had the world’s longest high-speed rail network by January 2011. How did the country do it?

The giant sphere that China hopes will track elusive neutrinos

The Juno detector is in position at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in Jiangmen, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
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