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Experts believe a fireball spotted over the US on Saturday was the remains of a Gaojing Superview 1-02, one of a cluster of satellites launched by China in December 2016. Photo: CCTV
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Chinese satellite posed no danger but gave US observers ‘spectacular’ light show

Experts identify fireball as a small, defunct device that was decommissioned 2 years ago, similar to other space debris that falls to Earth.

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Chinese EV industry’s lithium demand fuels research into ‘low-quality’ sources

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China-born biologist Wang Cunyu returns from decades in US to head institute

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Chinese village’s sinkhole nightmare continues with kitchen floor collapse

Coal mines ‘part of the problem’ as authorities promise help for displaced villagers after 32nd subsidence since August 2023.

The gaping sinkhole that appeared in the middle of Hu Yuzhen’s kitchen floor in a village in Guizou province, southwest China on December 9. Photo: Weibo / 红星新闻
The gaping sinkhole that appeared in the middle of Hu Yuzhen’s kitchen floor in a village in Guizou province, southwest China on December 9. Photo: Weibo / 红星新闻

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Chinese scientists look at desert ant to create ultra-thin light sensor chip

Thin, crystalline films inspired by polarisation vision of desert ants helps team to beat bulkiness challenge, Science Advances paper says.

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Open Questions | How Chinese science and technology have influenced the West … and vice versa

Historian Han Qi on why the exchange of scientific knowledge is so important – from astronomy and salt wells to high-speed trains.

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The new aerial radar penetrating the icy depths of China’s glaciers

Airborne technology is helping to map the terrain and water reserves in the Qilian Mountains.

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The aerial survey covered the Laohugou No 12 glacier in the Qilian Mountains. Photo: Reuters
The aerial survey covered the Laohugou No 12 glacier in the Qilian Mountains. Photo: Reuters

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Chinese classicists fight to save Greek, Roman works from conspiracy theorists

Supporters of the so-called pseudo-history argue that much of classical Greek literature, including the works of Aristotle, were faked.

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Scientists find key nutrient missing in China-grown durian

A study of the popular, pungent fruit grown in Hainan has discovered some stark differences with their Thai counterparts.

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Scientists say they’ve found simple way to turn diamonds into flexible membrane

It’s expected to speed up ‘arrival of diamond era’ in electronics, photonics and more, according to team from Hong Kong and mainland China.

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The diamond membrane is separated from a silicon substrate using tape. Photo: Holly Chik

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How China’s lunar find could fill ‘billion-year gap’ in magnetic field studies

Rocks brought back indicate lunar magnetic field may have shot up about 2.8 billion years ago, Chinese study in Nature says.

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A view of the lunar surface as taken by the Chang’e-6 probe in June. Photo: EPA-EFE
A view of the lunar surface as taken by the Chang’e-6 probe in June. Photo: EPA-EFE

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How the launch of China’s GuoWang satellites differs from its US Starlink rival

Details have emerged on the key distinctions between China’s recent internet satellite launch and SpaceX’s constellation.

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7 scientists, mathematicians, physicists and experts who moved to China in 2024

From a Nobel-winning laser scientist to an award-winning mathematician, here are some experts who made the move.

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Hong Kong scientists to build robot for China’s Chang’e-8 moon mission

Researchers from HKUST will lead team to develop lunar surface robot that will help pave way for research facility at moon’s south pole.

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In addition to the robot, the Chang’e-8 mission will also feature a lunar rover. Illustration: CNSA

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China’s neutrino facility at final stage on path to measure ghost particles

The Juno facility in Guangdong has started filling with ultrapure water at 100 tonnes per hour, on track to collect data from August: IHEP.

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Staff seal the bottom of a water tank with Tyvek material at the Juno construction site in southern China. Juno is expected to operate for at least 30 years. Photo: Xinhua
Staff seal the bottom of a water tank with Tyvek material at the Juno construction site in southern China. Juno is expected to operate for at least 30 years. Photo: Xinhua

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‘Dream bullets’, hypersonic gliders: 12 China science breakthroughs in 2024

From a giant sphere for tracking neutrinos to a first trace of lunar water, here are some of the major science developments of the year.

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‘China is in a good phase’: award-winning neuroscientist on why he left Europe

Nikos Logothetis from the International Centre for Primate Brain Research in Shanghai becomes first non-Russian to receive the award.

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A liver acid could be an anti-ageing ‘elixir’, Chinese scientists say

Researchers find naturally occurring acid induces pseudo-starvation effects, resulting in anti-ageing effects in animals.

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The findings of a study led by Xiamen University have put a spotlight on a type of bile known as LCA that can produce effects resulting in regeneration in animals. Image: Shutterstock
The findings of a study led by Xiamen University have put a spotlight on a type of bile known as LCA that can produce effects resulting in regeneration in animals. Image: Shutterstock

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Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer rivals Google’s Willow, say Chinese scientists

Like Google’s quantum chip, the Chinese processor boasts 105 qubits with high precision and stability, according to new paper.

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Mysterious terracotta commander offers clues to China’s ancient Qin dynasty army

Rare statue of high-ranking officer is helping archeologists piece together military structure of the first empire in China.

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PLA’s electronic war ‘kill list’, powerful laser cutter: 7 science highlights

From clues to the next pandemic to Chinese scientists leaving the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

A Chinese report has revealed a list of US Navy targets that are likely to be hit in a potential electronic warfare scenario. Photo: AFP/US Navy
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