Chief scientist of China’s FAST telescope awarded Marcel Grossmann Award
Chinese radio astronomer Li Di (R), the chief scientist of China’s Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), is awarded the Marcel Grossmann Award in Pescara, Italy, July 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Li…
Chinese researchers design wristwatch for real-time health monitoring through sweat
HEFEI, July 9 (Xinhua) — Smart wearable devices have evolved with advanced features for a holistic health and fitness experience, monitoring heart rate, tracking step count, calculating calorie intake, and…
Innovative technologies contribute to China’s latest mega cross-sea link
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in south China, had handled 305,000 vehicles as of July 3, according to data from China’s Guangdong Transportation Group. The 24-kilometer passage was…
Shanghai strives for high-quality development of AI industry
In China’s National and Local Co-built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center in Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai, a remarkable full-sized general-purpose humanoid robot named “Healthy Loong” has attracted wide attention. The 1.85-meter…
China’s deep-sea heavy-duty mining vehicle reaches record depth in sea trials
SHANGHAI, July 9 (Xinhua) — China’s deep-sea heavy-duty mining vehicle has completed sea trials at depths exceeding 4,000 meters, the Shanghai municipal government said Tuesday.
Report: Illegally grounded vessel of Philippines destroys ecosystem
A Chinese scientific expedition team discovered that the illegally grounded Philippine military vessel near China’s Ren’ai Reef in the South China Sea has rusted, with peeling paint and the leaching…
Sino-French satellite detects gamma-ray bursts after in-orbit test
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — An astronomical satellite jointly developed by China and France has recently detected gamma-ray bursts since its launch two weeks ago, marking a promising start to…
Satellites deployed for relief efforts after dike breach in central China
In this aerial drone photo, rescuers work on an embankment to stem the piping effect in Huarong County, central China’s Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai) BEIJING, July 8…
Aerobic exercise alleviates aging skeletal muscle fibrosis: study
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — Walking in parks or along sidewalks in Chinese cities, it is common to encounter runners or joggers. In addition to promoting physical fitness, they could…
China’s self-driving cars on course for true road readiness
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — China’s autonomous driving sector is ramping up with a robust expansion of road testing sweeping the country. This new phase sees the technology threading through…