History
The deadliest day in human history 500 years ago
An earthquake in China about 500 years ago killed 100,000 people in just one day.
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Environment
China discovers thickest glacier on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The ice field, which has a maximum thickness of nearly 400m, is part of the Purog Kangri glacier in Tsoyi County, Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to…
Conquer Mars
China designs Mars battery for future exploration
A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China has come up with a battery design that could be applied to Mars exploration.
World Heritage
India and China have more sites recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO
The Charaideo Moidam burial mound and mausoleum in northeastern India and five new migratory bird sanctuaries in China have been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage lis…
Space science
China launches reusable and recoverable experimental satellite
On the evening of September 27, China successfully launched Shijian-19, the country's first reusable and recoverable experimental satellite, into space.
Space science
China unveils first lunar landing spacesuit design
Over the weekend, the China Manned Space Administration (CMSA) unveiled for the first time the exterior design of the spacesuit for astronauts to land on the Moon.
Videos
China tests green crab farming in the desert
People in Xinjiang experimented with raising blue crabs in alkaline saline water in the Taklimakan desert and found that the crab meat was firmer and more flavorful.
Scientific works
Twin skyscrapers appear to partially collapse in China
Two Oasis Towers designed by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV are planned to be built in Nanjing, with large amounts of greenery.
Scientific works
China built a temporary bridge in the middle of the sky, no pillars, no cables, but still able to withstand a weight of 45 tons.
This project spanning a 300-meter deep canyon is a testament to China's superior engineering skills.
AI - Artificial intelligence
China develops humanoid robot with realistic expressions
In order to increase the emotional interaction between robots and users, experts seek to increase the number of motors and expressions on the robot's face.
Discover science
China completes the world's largest ion trap quantum simulation
This is the largest quantum simulation or calculation performed to date, which is expected to pave the way for the birth of large-scale quantum computing.
Archeology
Discovery of fossilized dinosaur footprints dating back about 120 million years
Fossilized dinosaur footprints from the early Cretaceous period, about 120 million years ago, were recently discovered in the mountains of Dinosaur Mountain town, Lufeng…
Animal world
How did the fish sent into space by China adapt?
Four zebrafish are doing well after nearly a month in space on China's Tiangong space station, but they are showing signs of disorientation.
Health
China successfully developed electronic skin that can withstand extremely cold temperatures
New electronic skins can wrap around the robot's hand, helping to accurately sense pressure and identify objects in conditions as cold as minus 78 degrees Celsius.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Terracotta army, China's Bat Ky army 'resurrected' under the hands of AI
What will be the real faces of the terracotta army and the Eight Flags army after AI reconstruction?