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Nearest match for virus’s genetic coding pattern found in two species – the Many-banded krait and Chinese cobra – both of which are commonly found in southern China, scientists say.
Nearest match for virus’s genetic coding pattern found in two species – the Many-banded krait and Chinese cobra – both of which are commonly found in southern China, scientists say.
Virus found in fruit bats is common ancestor of the two strains, study suggests.
Virus found in fruit bats is common ancestor of the two strains, study suggests.
Liu Lei faces an investigation after the Mulan programming language he said was entirely built by his lab was found to be partly based on an existing one.
Liu Lei faces an investigation after the Mulan programming language he said was entirely built by his lab was found to be partly based on an existing one.
Scientists in Shenzhen are developing a machine that sounds like a form of ancient black magic because it could enter the brain and send signals to the neurons.
Scientists in Shenzhen are developing a machine that sounds like a form of ancient black magic because it could enter the brain and send signals to the neurons.
A team of researchers used electrically charged needles to treat brain tumours in mice and found the ‘electro-chemotherapy’ caused cancer cells to ‘burst and die’.
A team of researchers used electrically charged needles to treat brain tumours in mice and found the ‘electro-chemotherapy’ caused cancer cells to ‘burst and die’.
Woman, 61, the first confirmed case outside China, could have caught the virus in Wuhan at other markets, which she was understood to have visited.
Woman, 61, the first confirmed case outside China, could have caught the virus in Wuhan at other markets, which she was understood to have visited.
Particles can carry information securely because intercepting them would alter the message and alert the receiver or sender.
Particles can carry information securely because intercepting them would alter the message and alert the receiver or sender.
Cloning expert and his colleague Zhang Lei from China Agricultural University in Beijing found guilty of moving funds to private firms the pair controlled.
Cloning expert and his colleague Zhang Lei from China Agricultural University in Beijing found guilty of moving funds to private firms the pair controlled.
Weighing in at just 80kg, the machine can connect to China’s quantum satellite and receive encryption keys in the form of entangled light particles.
Weighing in at just 80kg, the machine can connect to China’s quantum satellite and receive encryption keys in the form of entangled light particles.
Years of language barriers and a culture of modesty are left behind as the country’s scientists are inspired by ‘wolf spirit’.
Years of language barriers and a culture of modesty are left behind as the country’s scientists are inspired by ‘wolf spirit’.
CZ-5 mission declared a success after Shijian-20 satellite carrying ‘new era’ communications equipment entered its designated orbit on Friday evening.
CZ-5 mission declared a success after Shijian-20 satellite carrying ‘new era’ communications equipment entered its designated orbit on Friday evening.
Researchers involved in project say it will make it almost impossible to avoid detection, while the current fragmented system is easier to get around.
Researchers involved in project say it will make it almost impossible to avoid detection, while the current fragmented system is easier to get around.
Researchers to wire up pens for 2,000 pigs and generate an electric field they believe can kill germs.
Researchers to wire up pens for 2,000 pigs and generate an electric field they believe can kill germs.
By combining two technologies, researchers say processes like DNA coding and protein assembly could potentially be recorded in unprecedented detail.
By combining two technologies, researchers say processes like DNA coding and protein assembly could potentially be recorded in unprecedented detail.
Developers of FY-36 say they overcame ‘tons of problems’ to create alcohol-fuelled battery that allows 15kg (33lb) drone to fly for up to 12 hours.
Developers of FY-36 say they overcame ‘tons of problems’ to create alcohol-fuelled battery that allows 15kg (33lb) drone to fly for up to 12 hours.
Domestic consumption and investment indicator shows Qinghai province ahead of wealthier neighbours – Beijing’s development policy in western China may have been key, researchers say.
Domestic consumption and investment indicator shows Qinghai province ahead of wealthier neighbours – Beijing’s development policy in western China may have been key, researchers say.
Guangdong becomes focus as China races the US to build bigger particle accelerators, with contest being described as for the good of the human race.
Guangdong becomes focus as China races the US to build bigger particle accelerators, with contest being described as for the good of the human race.
Largest carrier rocket in Chinese fleet said to be on standing by after setbacks.
Largest carrier rocket in Chinese fleet said to be on standing by after setbacks.
But technique still not fit for use on humans, Chinese researcher says.
But technique still not fit for use on humans, Chinese researcher says.
Researcher calls for urgent regulation of recycling plants where damaged screens are dumped, while his research team finds some of the highest concentrations of chemicals in homes.
Researcher calls for urgent regulation of recycling plants where damaged screens are dumped, while his research team finds some of the highest concentrations of chemicals in homes.
Hong Kong scientist postulates volcanic activity in the Indian Ocean has caused Australia’s bush fires and Chinese research vessels could help with the answer.
Hong Kong scientist postulates volcanic activity in the Indian Ocean has caused Australia’s bush fires and Chinese research vessels could help with the answer.
Most of scientist He Jiankui’s data has been available for some time, an insider says, but there’s still no word on where he is a year after he revealed his experiment.
Most of scientist He Jiankui’s data has been available for some time, an insider says, but there’s still no word on where he is a year after he revealed his experiment.
Compound derived from cotton seed proved effective in reducing sperm counts during trials in the 1970s, but was shelved because of its side effects.
Compound derived from cotton seed proved effective in reducing sperm counts during trials in the 1970s, but was shelved because of its side effects.
Researchers in Beijing are wondering whether experiments in Hungary could help unlock some of the mysteries of the universe.
Researchers in Beijing are wondering whether experiments in Hungary could help unlock some of the mysteries of the universe.
Scientists from National Astronomical Observatory of China say find has 70 times the mass of the sun, even though physics says that is impossible.
Scientists from National Astronomical Observatory of China say find has 70 times the mass of the sun, even though physics says that is impossible.
Robotic arm that makes heavy lifting easier can enhance and speed up bespoke projects such as building satellites, researchers say.
Robotic arm that makes heavy lifting easier can enhance and speed up bespoke projects such as building satellites, researchers say.
Palaeontologist says some might find it hard to accept that early humans they assumed to be their ancestors ‘were stupid’, but his report also suggests that isolation may have made Peking Man less adaptable.
Palaeontologist says some might find it hard to accept that early humans they assumed to be their ancestors ‘were stupid’, but his report also suggests that isolation may have made Peking Man less adaptable.
Team from Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health says technique was successful in treatment of mice.
Team from Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health says technique was successful in treatment of mice.
Laborious calculations which once took an hour can be completed in a fraction of a second with machine learning, according to scientists.
Laborious calculations which once took an hour can be completed in a fraction of a second with machine learning, according to scientists.
Module successfully hovers, avoids obstacles at test site in northern China.
Module successfully hovers, avoids obstacles at test site in northern China.