Chinese ‘GaN’ semiconductor firm is probed in US amid IP dispute with competitor
GaN tech has emerged as a promising alternative to silicon when it comes to semiconductor innovation, offering increased efficiency at smaller sizes.
Young China science journal The Innovation joins international rankings
The three-year-old publication has achieved its first ‘impact factor’ score, putting it in third place in its category behind Nature and Science.
The three-year-old publication has achieved its first ‘impact factor’ score, putting it in third place in its category behind Nature and Science.
China tests Earth-based lab to recreate conditions in space
Various simulators have been built in Harbin to put equipment such as satellite components to the test before launch.
Various simulators have been built in Harbin to put equipment such as satellite components to the test before launch.
Will an award-winning Chinese AI algorithm be driving your next car?
In tests, an autonomous driving technology based on a large-scale AI model outperformed similar systems like Tesla’s Full Self-Driving.
In tests, an autonomous driving technology based on a large-scale AI model outperformed similar systems like Tesla’s Full Self-Driving.
Chinese-led team reports first evidence of puberty in dinosaur-era reptile
Scientists from China, Japan and Germany studied extinct 240-million-year-old Triassic-period marine reptile called Keichousaurus that lived in what is now southwestern China.
Scientists from China, Japan and Germany studied extinct 240-million-year-old Triassic-period marine reptile called Keichousaurus that lived in what is now southwestern China.
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China uses laser for 10 times faster satellite-to-ground data transfer
Feat represents first such ‘ultra-high-speed’ test for business applications in China, chief designer at company behind satellite in 108-strong Jilin-1 constellation says.
China pumps out half of world’s energy storage research as US share declines
An overview of China’s output in 2022 reports it has become the ‘most active’ country in the hunt for scalable storage options for renewables.
An overview of China’s output in 2022 reports it has become the ‘most active’ country in the hunt for scalable storage options for renewables.
Southeast Asia’s artificial light clusters are moving closer to China. Why?
A study of artificial light clusters shows the region’s centre of economic gravity moving northwest by an average 145 metres per day.
A study of artificial light clusters shows the region’s centre of economic gravity moving northwest by an average 145 metres per day.
Chinese team finds key evidence for low-frequency gravitational waves
Chinese Pulsar Timing Array team conducts more than three years of observation and data analysis before reporting ‘very encouraging’ findings.
Chinese Pulsar Timing Array team conducts more than three years of observation and data analysis before reporting ‘very encouraging’ findings.
Alipay applies for patent on palm payments to rival Tencent’s WeChat
The technology involves the use of palm recognition in payments using mobile phones and other devices, according to the patent manual released this week.
The technology involves the use of palm recognition in payments using mobile phones and other devices, according to the patent manual released this week.
As tensions with US rise, PLA adds world war Z scenario for weapon testing
Assessment of weapons has focused mostly on combat capabilities in a regional conflict but the PLA is now factoring in a ‘total war’ scenario.
Assessment of weapons has focused mostly on combat capabilities in a regional conflict but the PLA is now factoring in a ‘total war’ scenario.
China starts building icebreaker that could send experts to polar seabed by 2025
The ship could help China become second country, after Russia, to take people to Arctic sea floor in deep-sea submersibles, according to engineer.
The ship could help China become second country, after Russia, to take people to Arctic sea floor in deep-sea submersibles, according to engineer.
How did a lesser-known Chinese university beat Oxbridge in top research index?
Sun Yat-sen University invested heavily in research, but its employment practices and treatment of academic staff have proved highly controversial.
Sun Yat-sen University invested heavily in research, but its employment practices and treatment of academic staff have proved highly controversial.
World’s largest solar-hydro plant creates power on Tibetan Plateau
Kela plant in Sichuan is part of a huge renewable production base planned by the Chinese government to generate clean energy for 100 million households.
Kela plant in Sichuan is part of a huge renewable production base planned by the Chinese government to generate clean energy for 100 million households.
Chinese study suggests role for ultrasound in brain-based treatments
Researchers say their findings could have applications for the treatment of chronic pain and other disorders.
Researchers say their findings could have applications for the treatment of chronic pain and other disorders.
China’s FAST telescope helps shed light on spinning pulsar spider systems
Telescopes on the ground and in space should join forces to make multi-wavelength observations, says astrophysicist Zhang Bing.
Telescopes on the ground and in space should join forces to make multi-wavelength observations, says astrophysicist Zhang Bing.
China scientists turn to ‘Terminator’ liquid metal in alloy breakthrough
‘Unbelievable’ breakthrough just adds gallium and it could lead to unprecedented new alloys, researchers said.
‘Unbelievable’ breakthrough just adds gallium and it could lead to unprecedented new alloys, researchers said.
No evidence Covid created in China’s Wuhan lab: US intelligence
Coronaviruses used in Wuhan lab for research and vaccine development ‘too distantly related to have led to the creation of Sars-CoV-2’, report says.
Coronaviruses used in Wuhan lab for research and vaccine development ‘too distantly related to have led to the creation of Sars-CoV-2’, report says.
Semiconducting nanomaterial has promise for Internet of Things, wearables
Scientists say nanomesh can be made at much lower temperatures than existing semiconductors and on common materials such as paper and plastic.
Scientists say nanomesh can be made at much lower temperatures than existing semiconductors and on common materials such as paper and plastic.
Northern China on red alert as record temperatures bake Beijing
Authorities issued the highest-level heat warning for the first time in nine years as temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius.
Authorities issued the highest-level heat warning for the first time in nine years as temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius.
