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Chao Kong
Reporter, China
Dr. Chao Kong is a science communicator. He holds a PhD in complex systems, complemented by undergraduate and master's degrees in Physics. He specialises in verifying scientific facts and translating complex scientific advances from China into clear, accessible narratives for the global public.
Dr. Chao Kong is a science communicator. He holds a PhD in complex systems, complemented by undergraduate and master's degrees in Physics. He specialises in verifying scientific facts and translating complex scientific advances from China into clear, accessible narratives for the global public.
Areas of Expertise:
Science news, complex systems, scientific advances
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Diamond-shaped ceramic tiles arranged at 45-degree angles could be used for body armour, vehicles and armed helicopters, researchers say.
First-of-its-kind intelligent ocean-observation buoy with disc-shaped side anchor solves ‘tangling nightmare’ of traditional structures.
Apparent Holosun optic on security agent’s pistol in photo from correspondents’ dinner prompts US commenters to question Chinese link.
Scientists have discovered traces of a genetic signature associated with Indigenous Australasians dating from China’s Tang dynasty.
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Next-generation large-scale energy storage system promises ultra-low cost and record lifespan.
Breakthrough could aid radioactive pollution clean-ups and allow for uranium ion extraction from seawater to power nuclear reactors.
New technology may allow the microscopic powders used in advanced weapon systems to be produced on a much larger scale.
Paper-based antenna devised by Chinese team is positioned as a low-cost, scalable ‘last-mile’ communication solution.
While the technology is still at an early stage, it may one day allow drones to fly indefinitely.
Breakthrough system matched or exceeded performance of a classical reservoir network with 10,000 nodes in multi-step weather prediction.
With over 90 per cent accurate recall, system delivers decisions in seconds, outperforming human commanders and traditional software alike.
Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development.
Next-generation fighter jets and spacecraft stand to see performance gains from weight reduction and structural resilience.
Striking phenomenon emerges from China as technically skilled civilians volunteer expertise online to help Iran counter US military might.
Revolutionary engine prototype three decades in the making could replace combined turbine-ramjet systems in high-speed flight.
Yan graduated from and worked at the Northwestern Polytechnical University, which frequently appears on US sanctions lists.
The resource includes thousands of paired visible and infrared images that are expected to reshape vessel recognition at sea.
Accurate grain output prediction allows China to mitigate food shortages, react to global price rises or plan storage and export measures.
Researchers say the fingernail-sized devices could help transform drone warfare and other fields where precise timing is vital.
