In recent years, several elderly scientists in China have emerged as online influencers, spreading scientific knowledge through short videos and livestreaming sessions as part of their efforts to humo
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China\’s magical straw checkerboard: turning desert into lush land
Due to its dry climate and limited water resources, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has struggled with severe environmental problems, including desertification and water preservation.
Chinese researchers develop thermal fibers mimicking polar bear fur
HANGZHOU, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — Researchers in east China\’s Zhejiang Province have developed an ultra-warm, lightweight and durable aerogel fiber by mimicking the structure of polar bear fur.
Scientists
China revises catalogue of technologies subject to export bans, restrictions
BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — China has revised the catalogue of technologies that are subject to export bans and restrictions, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a statement Thursday.
The revised
Australian government defends weather agency from criticism amid floods
CANBERRA, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — Australia\’s Emergency Management Minister has defended the weather service agency from criticism over its warning system in the lead-up to flooding in the country\’s north
Int\’l coconut industry forum kicks off in south China\’s Hainan
HAIKOU, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — The 2023 China (Hainan) International Coconut Industry Forum commenced in the city of Wenchang, south China\’s island province of Hainan, on Tuesday, with a focus on the sus
China releases first pan-genome map of tea plant
BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — A group of Chinese researchers established the first pan-genome map of the tea plant and completed the pan-genome sequencing of 22 cultivars, facilitating the genomics-ass
Scientists develop new AI model for weather forecasting
SHANGHAI, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — Scientists have developed a new model for sub-seasonal forecasts using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The new model, \”FuXi-Subseasonal,\” developed by scientists
CPC leadership holds meeting on 2024 economic work, anti-corruption work, Party discipline
BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — On Dec. 8, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work for 2024. They listened to the
Dragon, lion dance competition for college students in S China\’s Guangdong goes viral
Through the ingenious integration of China\’s traditional folk culture, music, and modern competitive sports, college students recently offered a visual feast of traditional Chinese culture at a dragon