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Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution
A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...
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China’s Chang'e-6 Mission Samples Provide New Understanding of the Moon's Far Side: Study
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in lunar exploration by analysing samples from the far side of the Moon, collected during the Chang'e-6 mission. The study, conducted by the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other leading institutions, has revealed significant differences in the composition ...
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China To Deploy "Most Powerful Sky Survey Telescope" This Month
The telescope will likely start operation in mid-September, helping scientists monitor the dynamic astronomical events.
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World's Oldest Toilet: 2,400-Year-Old Flush Toilet Unearthed In China
Archaeologists are currently examining soil samples taken from the toilet in an effort to determine what people consumed at the time.
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Scientists Unearth Fossil Of Bizarre Creature That Had Dinosaur's Head And Bird's Body
A bizarre creature that lived in China around 120 million years ago had a dinosaur's head and a bird's body, a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution revealed.
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Astronomers From China, Australia Jointly Discover Binary System Ejecting Common Envelope
A team of astronomers from the Yunnan Observatories (YAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Australian National University have jointly discovered a binary system that is ejecting a common envelope. The scientists have managed to observe a common envelope evolution, which has long been thought to be a key step in binary star system formati...
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China's Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Appears Safe In Early Trials: Study
A Chinese experimental coronavirus vaccine being developed by the Institute of Medical Biology under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences was shown to be safe in an early stage clinical trial, researchers said.
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Chinese Researchers Start Phase 2 Of Coronavirus Vaccine Human Trials
Chinese researchers have started a second phase human trial of a possible coronavirus vaccine, the Institute of Medical Biology at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS) said on Sunday, in efforts to further assess effectiveness and safety.
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China's "Unstoppable Decline" In Population Set For 1.44 Billion In 2029
China's population is set to reach a peak of 1.442 billion in 2029 and start a long period of "unstoppable" decline in 2030, government scholars said in a research report published on Friday.
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Pakistan Gets Powerful Missile Tracking System From China: Report
In an unprecedented deal, China has sold Pakistan a powerful tracking system which could speed up the development of multi-warhead missiles by its all-weather ally, state-run Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said.
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China To Build 'Simulated Earth System'
China will build an earth system simulating device to strengthen fundamental research.
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China Develops New Underwater Surveillance Network
China's underwater glider has successfully ended its mission to the Indian Ocean and South China Sea amid reports that the country has developed a new underwater surveillance network to help its submarines lock on to targets.
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China Develops Underwater Surveillance Networks In Indian Ocean, South China Sea
China has developed a new underwater surveillance network to help its submarines get a stronger lock on targets while protecting the nation's interests along the maritime Silk Road, which included the Indian Ocean, a media report said.
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China To Build First Underwater Observation Platform In South China Sea
China is planning to build an underwater observation platform in the resource-rich South China Sea, where it has territorial disputes with many south-east Asian countries including Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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Vatican Row As China Invited To Organ Transplant Meet
Ethics experts and human rights lawyers slammed the Vatican Tuesday for inviting a top Chinese health official to an organ trafficking summit despite concerns the Asian giant still uses tissue from executed prisoners.
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Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution
A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...
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China’s Chang'e-6 Mission Samples Provide New Understanding of the Moon's Far Side: Study
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in lunar exploration by analysing samples from the far side of the Moon, collected during the Chang'e-6 mission. The study, conducted by the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other leading institutions, has revealed significant differences in the composition ...
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China To Deploy "Most Powerful Sky Survey Telescope" This Month
The telescope will likely start operation in mid-September, helping scientists monitor the dynamic astronomical events.
-
World's Oldest Toilet: 2,400-Year-Old Flush Toilet Unearthed In China
Archaeologists are currently examining soil samples taken from the toilet in an effort to determine what people consumed at the time.
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Scientists Unearth Fossil Of Bizarre Creature That Had Dinosaur's Head And Bird's Body
A bizarre creature that lived in China around 120 million years ago had a dinosaur's head and a bird's body, a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution revealed.
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Astronomers From China, Australia Jointly Discover Binary System Ejecting Common Envelope
A team of astronomers from the Yunnan Observatories (YAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Australian National University have jointly discovered a binary system that is ejecting a common envelope. The scientists have managed to observe a common envelope evolution, which has long been thought to be a key step in binary star system formati...
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China's Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Appears Safe In Early Trials: Study
A Chinese experimental coronavirus vaccine being developed by the Institute of Medical Biology under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences was shown to be safe in an early stage clinical trial, researchers said.
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Chinese Researchers Start Phase 2 Of Coronavirus Vaccine Human Trials
Chinese researchers have started a second phase human trial of a possible coronavirus vaccine, the Institute of Medical Biology at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS) said on Sunday, in efforts to further assess effectiveness and safety.
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China's "Unstoppable Decline" In Population Set For 1.44 Billion In 2029
China's population is set to reach a peak of 1.442 billion in 2029 and start a long period of "unstoppable" decline in 2030, government scholars said in a research report published on Friday.
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Pakistan Gets Powerful Missile Tracking System From China: Report
In an unprecedented deal, China has sold Pakistan a powerful tracking system which could speed up the development of multi-warhead missiles by its all-weather ally, state-run Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said.
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China To Build 'Simulated Earth System'
China will build an earth system simulating device to strengthen fundamental research.
-
China Develops New Underwater Surveillance Network
China's underwater glider has successfully ended its mission to the Indian Ocean and South China Sea amid reports that the country has developed a new underwater surveillance network to help its submarines lock on to targets.
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China Develops Underwater Surveillance Networks In Indian Ocean, South China Sea
China has developed a new underwater surveillance network to help its submarines get a stronger lock on targets while protecting the nation's interests along the maritime Silk Road, which included the Indian Ocean, a media report said.
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China To Build First Underwater Observation Platform In South China Sea
China is planning to build an underwater observation platform in the resource-rich South China Sea, where it has territorial disputes with many south-east Asian countries including Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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Vatican Row As China Invited To Organ Transplant Meet
Ethics experts and human rights lawyers slammed the Vatican Tuesday for inviting a top Chinese health official to an organ trafficking summit despite concerns the Asian giant still uses tissue from executed prisoners.
