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University rules on AI may need to consider its effect on critical thinking

A new study suggests that an over-reliance on artificial intelligence tools could harm the ability of young people to think independently.

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

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

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

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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 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
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
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Chinese boss in American Factory approved to launch university

A new institution proposed by Fuyao Glass founder and chairman Cao Dewang has received approval from China’s Education Ministry.

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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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Cambodia’s China-backed canal on Mekong seen to put ‘fragile ecosystems’ at risk

Chinese and British researchers say Funan Techo canal’s passage through habitats crucial to biodiversity may cause ecological harm and more.

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Colourful smoke bombs mark the groundbreaking ceremony for the Funan Techo canal in Cambodia’s Kandal province, in August last year. Photo: AFP
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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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A SpaceX rocket takes Starlink satellites into orbit. Photo: AP
A SpaceX rocket takes Starlink satellites into orbit. Photo: AP
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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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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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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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Conventional rare earth mining can have damaging environmental impacts, but a new method developed in China could be good news for the sector. Photo: Reuters/Stringer
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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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Chinese graduates with foreign degrees are being excluded by many provinces in a civil service recruitment programme. Photo: AFP
Chinese graduates with foreign degrees are being excluded by many provinces in a civil service recruitment programme. Photo: AFP
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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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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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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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A Long March-5 rocket is seen at the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China. The much larger Long March-9, a reusable heavy-lift rocket, will be used to realise plans for the solar power station in space. Photo: Xinhua via AP
A Long March-5 rocket is seen at the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China. The much larger Long March-9, a reusable heavy-lift rocket, will be used to realise plans for the solar power station in space. Photo: Xinhua via AP
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China’s Mars mission leaves US for space dust with Nasa at least 4 years behind

Samples collected by Perseverance rover not expected until at least 2035, four years behind Tianwen-3’s ‘grab-and-go’ timetable.

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Chinese doctors surprised by reports of HMPV surge, say flu is a bigger problem

International media reports have said hospitals are being ‘overwhelmed’ by cases, but medical staff say that is not the case.

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New discoveries raise China’s lithium reserves to second largest in the world

Recent finds, including a massive deposit in Tibet, will help meet demand for metal, which is key for EV batteries and other technologies.

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