
14,000 Seeds from 21 Gene Banks Safeguarded in Svalbard Global Vault
14,000 seed samples from 21 gene banks have been deposited this week in Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, ensuring the preservation of vital crop varieties worldwide.
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14,000 seed samples from 21 gene banks have been deposited this week in Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, ensuring the preservation of vital crop varieties worldwide.
Celebrating 11 years, the Jing-Jin-Ji initiative has achieved significant economic growth and improved public services in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Construction has begun on a new CAP1000 nuclear reactor in Lufeng, Guangdong Province. The project aims to develop six reactors, enhancing energy output and reducing carbon emissions.
A mysterious illness in northwestern Congo, linked to bat consumption, has killed over 50 people in five weeks. WHO has ruled out known hemorrhagic fevers as the cause.
China has launched the world’s largest methanol-powered dual fuel engine, marking a significant step in sustainable maritime transport and reducing carbon emissions.
Chinese startup DeepSeek accelerates the launch of its advanced AI model R2 after its previous model triggered a significant sell-off in global markets.
Artificial intelligence takes center stage as AI-created artworks are sold at Christie’s auction, sparking both excitement and controversy in the art world.
AI-generated artworks are making their debut at Christie’s auction, stirring debate over the ethical use of copyrighted material in artificial intelligence-driven art creation.
Tesla introduces a limited version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) features in China, facing stiff competition from local EV manufacturers enhancing their smart-driving technologies.
China’s 2025 No.1 central document highlights innovation in agricultural technology, seed industry revitalization, and support for leading agri-tech enterprises to ensure food security and boost productivity.
China’s latest central document emphasizes advancing agricultural technology through collaborative research, smart farming, and innovative breeding practices to enhance efficiency and sustainability by 2030.
The Shenzhou-19 crew is conducting vital scientific experiments and training aboard the China Space Station, advancing our understanding of human health and physics in space.
China’s new CR450 high-speed train, capable of reaching 450 km/h, is undergoing extensive testing. Engineers focus on weight reduction and aerodynamics to enhance performance.
Chinese researchers achieve a record 10.36% efficiency in solar hydrogen production, paving the way for large-scale green hydrogen and supporting global sustainable energy efforts.
Chinese astronomers discover a runaway star ejected from M15, providing strong evidence for intermediate-mass black holes and advancing our understanding of black hole evolution.
China successfully launched the Zhongxing-10R satellite from Sichuan’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March-3B rocket, marking the 560th flight of the series.
At the Global Developers Conference in Shanghai, China showcases its prowess in open-source software and AI, ranking second globally in contributors.
China’s Global Developers Conference in Shanghai spotlights the nation’s growing influence in open-source software, ranking second globally in contributors and driving AI innovation.
Chinese researchers at Huashan Hospital discover FAM171A2, a new target for treating Parkinson’s disease, and identify a candidate drug to slow its progression.
A team from Lanzhou University has invented a biomimetic membrane that efficiently extracts uranium from seawater, offering sustainable solutions for resource recovery and environmental challenges.