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Chinese mathematician Xiaonan Ma is returning to China after decades in Europe to take up a chair professorship at Nankai University in Tianjin. Photo: Wuhan University

Award-winning mathematician Ma Xiaonan leaves Europe for China

The academic will serve as chair professor at Nankai University’s Chern Institute of Mathematics.

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China’s record-setting zebrafish tip the scales for human space habitation

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Opinion | Why a new approach to diabetes treatment is desperately needed

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Will Chinese scientists make or break the uprising in academic publishing?

A new publishing model is causing ructions in academia, and it could be China who decides the winner.

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A battle is under way in the acedemic publishing world after a journal database delisted a well-known life sciences journal over its new publishing model. Photo: Shutterstock

6G radiation exposure under US legal limits harmed mice testicles: China study

Low levels of terahertz waves – a key part of future 6G communications – produced harmful effects in mice testicles, Chinese military research shows.

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Drone control with the swipe of a finger? Chinese team shows how it is done

A wearable touchpad that works via a series of swipe patterns could revolutionise drone control, according to a Chinese study.

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China develops first AI robot lifeguard to stand 24-hour watch over river

The device relies on an algorithm to tell when someone is in trouble and has been designed to work without any human involvement.

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The vessel has been tested in Luohe, a city in Henan province. Photo: Handout

Chinese women wore tank tops, transparent clothing 800 years ago: study

Digital reconstruction of treasure trove found in 800-year-old tomb reveals forward-thinking fashion of the day, according to scientists.

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Exclusive | Hopes dim for China and US space agencies to exchange moon samples

Space officials in China and the United States have been discussing a swap but Nasa has not been forthcoming, sources say.

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Magnetic shield over North America is losing strength: PLA scientists

Chinese scientists find the natural barrier over the eastern hemisphere is strengthening, possibly because of a shift in the geomagnetic poles.

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The Earth’s magnetic field over North America has weakened significantly over the past 30 years. Photo: Shutterstock

Stem cell study could bring hope to women struggling with fertility

Findings of study by Chinese scientists may help extend women’s reproductive lifespan as the average age of having children rises.

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A new Chinese fertility study could help extend women’s reproductive lifespans. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s scientists unveil engine design that could transform hypersonic flight

Tsinghua researchers combine ramjet-based rotor compressor with a detonation engine which they say advances propulsion technology.

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China’s Mars rover Zhurong finds evidence of ancient ocean on red planet

Data from Tianwen-1 mission offers clues about coastline of short-lived sea on Martian surface around 3.5 billion years ago, researchers say.

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How Chinese-born US scientists are reacting to Trump’s White House comeback

As they watch to see how administration unfolds, some fear revival of China Initiative that affected academics of Chinese descent.

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The re-election of Donald Trump as US president is being watched by Chinese-born scientists in America who remember the last Trump presidency as inflicting anxiety on their community. Photo: Reuters

Fasting? Why skipping dinner might be better than not eating breakfast

A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.

Reducing the eating window can have metabolic benefits but what time you eat is important, according to the study. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese scientists find most common human antibody could play big role in ageing

New study by researchers in China and US finds excessive Immunoglobulin G in the body can accelerate ageing and intensify inflammation.

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Tidal surge hits China, ‘time traveller’ emperor: 7 science highlights

From an unforeseen extreme weather event to foretelling the birth of Anno Domini calendar, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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US’ growing support for China tech curbs could advance brain drain: researchers

Visa curbs and an increasingly hostile environment could drive away researchers of Chinese origin, slowing America’s own scientific development.

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Chinese scientists bring converged energy beam weapon to life: paper

Trials have been completed on a new weapon system that directs a number of high-powered beams onto a single target.

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China’s ‘bat lady’ Shi Zhengli opens path for new coronavirus research

Shi and a team of Chinese, US and Swiss researchers have developed a customised virus receptor that could pave way for new treatments.

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AI may produce millions of tonnes of electronic waste by 2030, study finds

Rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence requires frequent upgrades to hardware and chip technology, leaving existing equipment obsolete.

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Without efforts to reduce it, electronic waste from AI is expected to see significant growth. Photo: Shutterstock

Swiss university set to restrict applications from Chinese students

Top academic institute ETH Zurich has revealed a new screening policy which will limit students from countries including China.

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Top university ETH Zurich is implementing a new screening policy that will restrict students from countries including China, Russia and Iran. Photo: Shutterstock

PLA simulates Shanghai attack to see how close fighter jets from Japan could get

Stealth aircraft could be detected from 180km away in war games, but some cruise missiles have a range of more than 900km.

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Why tiny water bears are true survivors – and what it might mean for astronauts

The microscopic animal has radiation-resistant genes that could have applications in space, crops and medicine, Chinese researcher says.

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Thailand set to be first country to join Chinese and US-led space initiatives

The Thai government has announced it will join the US-led Artemis Accords, despite also working with China on the ILRS.

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Thailand is set to become the first nation to join both the US-led Artemis Accords, a set of best practices for space exploration, and the Chinese-led ILRS, pictured, which aims to build a base on the moon. Photo: China National Space Administration

J-20 designer arms electronic warfare drones with generative AI

Chinese scientists have developed a large language model that can command military drones to attack enemy radar systems.

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Chinese scientists have developed generative AI that can command drones in electronic warfare, according to a recent paper. Photo: Shutterstock

China voices support for Nasa over botched Boeing Starliner space mission

China’s manned space agency supports ‘safety first’ approach and hopes for the safe return of Nasa’s two stranded astronauts.

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Did Chinese ‘time traveller’ emperor foretell birth of Anno Domini calendar?

The history of Wang Mang, a Han dynasty minister and imperial cousin who later founded his own short-lived dynasty, resonates across time.

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Award-winning mathematician Ma Xiaonan leaves Europe for China

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Chinese mathematician Xiaonan Ma is returning to China after decades in Europe to take up a chair professorship at Nankai University in Tianjin. Photo: Wuhan University

Trump’s return dims outlook for Chinese EVs, BYD’s record sales: 7 EV reads

Chinese EVs waiting to be loaded onto a ship at Taicang Port in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

China’s record-setting zebrafish tip the scales for human space habitation

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Zebrafish are seen swimming inside a closed aquatic ecosystem in China’s Tiangong space station. The four fish set a longevity record in June. Photo: CCYV

Will Chinese scientists make or break the uprising in academic publishing?

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A battle is under way in the acedemic publishing world after a journal database delisted a well-known life sciences journal over its new publishing model. Photo: Shutterstock

6G radiation exposure under US legal limits harmed mice testicles: China study

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A new study by Chinese researchers has raised the possibility of harmful effects on human testicles from future 6G communications technology. Photo: Shutterstock

Drone control with the swipe of a finger? Chinese team shows how it is done

A series of swipe patterns are recognised by the touchpad which then transmits the command via Bluetooth to a control platform that then tells the drone. Photo: Handout

Award-winning mathematician Ma Xiaonan leaves Europe for China

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Chinese mathematician Xiaonan Ma is returning to China after decades in Europe to take up a chair professorship at Nankai University in Tianjin. Photo: Wuhan University

Trump’s return dims outlook for Chinese EVs, BYD’s record sales: 7 EV reads

Chinese EVs waiting to be loaded onto a ship at Taicang Port in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

China’s record-setting zebrafish tip the scales for human space habitation

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Zebrafish are seen swimming inside a closed aquatic ecosystem in China’s Tiangong space station. The four fish set a longevity record in June. Photo: CCYV

Will Chinese scientists make or break the uprising in academic publishing?

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A battle is under way in the acedemic publishing world after a journal database delisted a well-known life sciences journal over its new publishing model. Photo: Shutterstock

6G radiation exposure under US legal limits harmed mice testicles: China study

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A new study by Chinese researchers has raised the possibility of harmful effects on human testicles from future 6G communications technology. Photo: Shutterstock

Drone control with the swipe of a finger? Chinese team shows how it is done

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A series of swipe patterns are recognised by the touchpad which then transmits the command via Bluetooth to a control platform that then tells the drone. Photo: Handout
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