‘Farout,’ the most-distant solar system object discovered
For the first time, an object in our solar system has been found more than 100 times farther than Earth is from the sun.
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Improving (China’s) public’s science literacy ‘a huge challenge’
The popularization of science in China has seen positive developments in the last year, but more policies, money and media support are necessary to improve scientific literacy
What’s behind China’s space programme expansion
China is a relative late-bloomer when it comes to the world of space exploration.
Internet of cities can help build smart cities
Today, cities are home to 55 percent of the world's population. By 2050, the number is expected to reach 68 percent－that is, 2.5 billion more people would be living in cities.
Skin printer wipes years from your face
A handheld printer for the face and hands is on show at the CES tech expo in Las Vegas.
Millions of Chinese CVs exposed on cloud server
A database containing resumes of more than 200 million Chinese people has been found exposed online.
China’s Moon mission sees first seeds sprout
Seeds taken up to the Moon by China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted, says China National Space Administration.
Nike’s phone-controlled self-lacing trainers
Nike has launched self-lacing trainers, which fit themselves to the shape of the foot and are controlled via a smartphone.
Chinese scientists make new medical discovery
Shanghai scientists have discovered that the volume of putamen, a subcortical brain area, in adolescents as an indicator of a higher possibility in the development of schizophrenia after adulthood.
Chinese censor calls Tencent news app ‘vulgar’
One of China's leading news apps has been singled out for criticism by the country's internet watchdog.
