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Solar stations in space, tiny cat fossil found, Cambodia canal risks: 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
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1. China plans to build ‘Three Gorges dam in space’ to harness solar power
A senior Chinese scientist has revealed an ambitious plan to use super heavy rockets to build solar power stations in space, calling it “another Three Gorges Dam project above the Earth”.
2. Cambodia’s China-backed canal on Mekong seen to put ‘fragile ecosystems’ at risk
A Chinese-backed canal in Cambodia is likely to put “fragile” ecosystems at risk, researchers in China and Britain have warned, calling for better mitigation efforts.
3. Chinese rice tastes better than it did 16 years ago, research team finds
Taste tests by the China National Rice Research Institute found that the quality of the Asian rice grown in China – including its appearance and texture – had improved since 2009.
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