Rail guns are seen are part of game-changing technologies that could tip the scales in future wars. Photo: US Navy

2 years after US killed the rail gun, Chinese scientists bring it back to life

Military engineers have made a breakthrough in electromagnetic rail gun technology, surpassing the US.

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Green screen: moss is protecting China’s Great Wall, say scientists

Researchers have found thin layers of moss and lichen can help protect heritage structures from erosion.

Researchers have found thin layers of moss and lichen can help protect heritage structures from erosion.

9 Dec 2023 - 3:41AM

China’s lunar base: major African nation joins international moon project

Analysts say China gains access to African space market and Cairo firms up relationship with Beijing while moving closer to having Egyptian walk on the moon.

Analysts say China gains access to African space market and Cairo firms up relationship with Beijing while moving closer to having Egyptian walk on the moon.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:00PM

China bans new steel plants in ‘blue skies’ plan to cut pollution

The main goal of a new plan, published by the State Council, is to reduce the most harmful small particles in the air by 10 per cent by 2025.

The main goal of a new plan, published by the State Council, is to reduce the most harmful small particles in the air by 10 per cent by 2025.

8 Dec 2023 - 8:04PM

Discovery of ancient Chinese dam points to rise of ‘great power’ 5,000 years ago

Archaeologists say the ancient Xiongjialing Dam is the oldest water conservancy system ever found in China.

Archaeologists say the ancient Xiongjialing Dam is the oldest water conservancy system ever found in China.

8 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM