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It allows farmers in arid areas to cut water use by 25 per cent and boost output for crops like cotton by nearly 20 per cent compared to other systems.
It allows farmers in arid areas to cut water use by 25 per cent and boost output for crops like cotton by nearly 20 per cent compared to other systems.
Gas-powered device passed for mass production after two years of research.
Gas-powered device passed for mass production after two years of research.
Researchers in China have shrunk their technology to the size of a computer chip but much more work needs to be done to get it into the field.
Researchers in China have shrunk their technology to the size of a computer chip but much more work needs to be done to get it into the field.
Analysis of South China Sea sediment and historical Chinese data on tropical storms suggests the reverse is true.
Analysis of South China Sea sediment and historical Chinese data on tropical storms suggests the reverse is true.
Scientists in Shanghai link degenerative condition to bacteria in human gut, while trials show GV-971 brought ‘significant improvement’ to early or medium stage Alzheimer patients.
Scientists in Shanghai link degenerative condition to bacteria in human gut, while trials show GV-971 brought ‘significant improvement’ to early or medium stage Alzheimer patients.
Scientists find some chemicals can kill the cotton leaf curl Multan virus and others can boost plants’ immunity to it, amid fears that outbreaks could wreak havoc in Xinjiang, which produces most of China’s cotton.
Scientists find some chemicals can kill the cotton leaf curl Multan virus and others can boost plants’ immunity to it, amid fears that outbreaks could wreak havoc in Xinjiang, which produces most of China’s cotton.
Researchers bend graphene using a single electrically charged atom in breakthrough that could eventually pave the way for powerful new computer processors.
Researchers bend graphene using a single electrically charged atom in breakthrough that could eventually pave the way for powerful new computer processors.
Researchers say they have developed a substance that is 13 times better in tests than widely used alternative, pointing to a possible solution to a power source problem that has plagued commercial and military devices.
Researchers say they have developed a substance that is 13 times better in tests than widely used alternative, pointing to a possible solution to a power source problem that has plagued commercial and military devices.
Researchers from Beijing and San Diego say system should allow them to track any sound-emitting source – from nuclear subs to whales – using a simple listening device mounted on a buoy, underwater drone or ship.
Researchers from Beijing and San Diego say system should allow them to track any sound-emitting source – from nuclear subs to whales – using a simple listening device mounted on a buoy, underwater drone or ship.
New material almost identical in structure to human enamel – which does not regenerate itself – can grow on teeth and last permanently, researchers say.
New material almost identical in structure to human enamel – which does not regenerate itself – can grow on teeth and last permanently, researchers say.
Prototype tested last month transports high-voltage power and liquefied natural gas side by side, which could cut the high cost and waste involved in sending energy from the far west to the east coast.
Prototype tested last month transports high-voltage power and liquefied natural gas side by side, which could cut the high cost and waste involved in sending energy from the far west to the east coast.
Samples are collected by a needle that can detect quantities invisible to the naked eye, before being vaporised by a powerful flashlight for almost instant analysis.
Samples are collected by a needle that can detect quantities invisible to the naked eye, before being vaporised by a powerful flashlight for almost instant analysis.
Research team says probe managed to calculate its own location by using the X-ray from a small, distant star for reference – and it was more accurate than a similar Nasa experiment last year.
Research team says probe managed to calculate its own location by using the X-ray from a small, distant star for reference – and it was more accurate than a similar Nasa experiment last year.
Material that generates heat from sunlight could provide self-maintaining water supply on remote islands.
Material that generates heat from sunlight could provide self-maintaining water supply on remote islands.
Lake Chao is ranked bottom by the central government for water quality, but the discovery of a virus could allow algae to be controlled.
Lake Chao is ranked bottom by the central government for water quality, but the discovery of a virus could allow algae to be controlled.
Developers say their prototype craft could dive to 1,000 metres in five minutes – Liu Kaizhou, who also worked the Jiaolong submersible, says ‘We are in uncharted water’.
Developers say their prototype craft could dive to 1,000 metres in five minutes – Liu Kaizhou, who also worked the Jiaolong submersible, says ‘We are in uncharted water’.
Research sheds light on 500-year Chinese weather cycle and suggests a cool change could be on the way but no room for inaction.
Research sheds light on 500-year Chinese weather cycle and suggests a cool change could be on the way but no room for inaction.
New facility is designed to help scientists study particles that help deflect cosmic rays in the high atmosphere.
New facility is designed to help scientists study particles that help deflect cosmic rays in the high atmosphere.
Hyperbola-1, designed and built by iSpace, ‘makes history’ after delivering two satellites into near-Earth orbits.
Hyperbola-1, designed and built by iSpace, ‘makes history’ after delivering two satellites into near-Earth orbits.
Researchers say they created E coli strain that can draw free energy from the environment; its next task is to see if technique can be applied to complex life forms such as humans and animals.
Researchers say they created E coli strain that can draw free energy from the environment; its next task is to see if technique can be applied to complex life forms such as humans and animals.
Alexandra Feytis, a consultant at Roskill Information Services, says the US and Europe will keep close watch on China’s dominance of the critical material as new promising applications are developed.
Alexandra Feytis, a consultant at Roskill Information Services, says the US and Europe will keep close watch on China’s dominance of the critical material as new promising applications are developed.
As world remembers Neil Armstrong’s historic small step, Chinese scientists outline great leap for their space programme.
As world remembers Neil Armstrong’s historic small step, Chinese scientists outline great leap for their space programme.
Researchers at academy of science believe electromagnetic wave model is key that will herald new era in radar detection and avoidance for military ships and aircraft.
Researchers at academy of science believe electromagnetic wave model is key that will herald new era in radar detection and avoidance for military ships and aircraft.
Researchers managed to eradicate populations on two islands in Guangzhou province in two years by releasing 200 million insects specially bred to be infertile.
Researchers managed to eradicate populations on two islands in Guangzhou province in two years by releasing 200 million insects specially bred to be infertile.
Scientists say large-scale conversion of agricultural waste into fuel offers savings up to 60 per cent, which could slash military costs and bring civilian applications of hypersonic flight technology closer.
Scientists say large-scale conversion of agricultural waste into fuel offers savings up to 60 per cent, which could slash military costs and bring civilian applications of hypersonic flight technology closer.
Cloud Valley Mansion once hosted lavish banquets but shut its doors after being found to have pumped waste water in reservoir that supplies Beijing.
Cloud Valley Mansion once hosted lavish banquets but shut its doors after being found to have pumped waste water in reservoir that supplies Beijing.
Fusion energy can be controlled more effectively after the latest breakthrough in the two countries’ joint research effort, as lead scientist on the Chinese side hails their decades-long collaboration.
Fusion energy can be controlled more effectively after the latest breakthrough in the two countries’ joint research effort, as lead scientist on the Chinese side hails their decades-long collaboration.
US is regarded as the world leader in hardware hacking, while its allies have found no evidence of planting ‘back doors’. Chinese researchers insist their work on Trojans is separated from telecoms firms.
US is regarded as the world leader in hardware hacking, while its allies have found no evidence of planting ‘back doors’. Chinese researchers insist their work on Trojans is separated from telecoms firms.
Common parasite treatment paves way for cancer-busting drugs in tests.
Common parasite treatment paves way for cancer-busting drugs in tests.
Lead scientist in Google’s AI team revealed to be taking part in work by Chinese institute on predicting screen touches accurately, which has many potential uses including helping pilots select a fast-moving target.
Lead scientist in Google’s AI team revealed to be taking part in work by Chinese institute on predicting screen touches accurately, which has many potential uses including helping pilots select a fast-moving target.