Chinese Academy of Sciences

China Qianfan Constellation satellite expansion

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: CAS Space launches 18 Qianfan connectivity satellites from China

China is rapidly expanding its Qianfan Constellation, a satellite internet network, through a series of successful launches in late 2026. On September 15, the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center utilized an OrienSpace Gravit

Focused ultrasound research and clinical applications

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Researchers in China test ultrasound therapy for brain injury recovery

Research into focused ultrasound (FUS) has expanded across material science and biomedical engineering. In manufacturing, FUS is being used as a non-invasive mechanism to actuate soft matter, such as 4D-printed shape mem

Cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease research

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Researchers identify biological mechanisms linking cholesterol to heart disease and Alzheimer's

Scientific research is investigating the biological links between cholesterol and the development of Alzheimer's disease. Initial studies involving mice from the Korea Brain Research Institute suggest that cholesterol ma

Jurassic flightless bird fossil discovery in China

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Fossil discovery in China challenges bird evolution theories

Researchers have identified a new species of flightless Jurassic bird, named ‘Yuezhuornis yangyuanensis’, in Zhenghe, Fujian Province. The discovery resulted from a collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Sciences a

China science and technology strategy 2026–2030

8 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Global business landscape shifts as companies integrate AI

China has expanded its strategic framework for the 2026–2030 period, specifically through the 15th Five-Year Plan, to advance its technological and scientific capabilities. A major component involves the electronic infor

Denisovan fossil identification in China

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Xujiayao fossils reveal physical traits of Denisovans

Researchers using paleoproteomics have identified fossil fragments from the Xujiayao archaeological site in northern China as belonging to the Denisovans, an extinct human species. The study, published in the journal Nat

Chinese breakthrough in organic solar cell efficiency

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in organic solar cell efficiency

Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a new technique to improve the efficiency and stability of organic solar cells. The met

ASML: AI demand, regional shifts, and technological roadmaps

49 clusters · 345 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: ASML economic impact in Netherlands rises amid AI demand

ASML continues to lead the semiconductor lithography market, driven by AI-related chip demand. The company is prioritizing its Laser-Produced Plasma (LPP) technology, aiming to increase power from 500W to 1,000W. In a ma

Impact of AI on knowledge and productivity

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Reflections on AI productivity and human responsibility

Discussions regarding artificial intelligence focus on its dual role as a tool for scientific advancement and a challenge to human cognitive responsibility. Academics debate whether AI produces true knowledge or merely “

Discovery of Dianjunus rex fungus in China

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Dianjunus rex giant fungus species discovered in China

Researchers from the Kunming Institute of Botany have identified a new, massive mushroom species named ‘Dianjunus rex’ in the tropical and subtropical forests of Yunnan province, China. The species is characterized by it

Denisovan fossil and morphological research

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Researchers reconstruct physical appearance of Denisovans

Recent paleoanthropological studies have provided new details regarding the physical characteristics and lifestyle of the Denisovans. Analysis of a 45,000-year-old shinbone discovered off the coast of Taiwan suggests t

Discovery of Norellraptor barsboldi in China

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: New four-winged dinosaur species discovered in China

Paleontologists have identified a new species of small, feathered dinosaur, Norellraptor barsboldi, in the Jiufotang Formation of Liaoning, China. The nearly complete 57-centimeter skeleton dates back to the Early Cretac

Advances in Battery Materials and Production Standards

19 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Chery plans pilot production for Rhinoceros S solid-state batteries by 2027

Developments in battery chemistry and service infrastructure are accelerating as manufacturers and governments move toward industrial-scale validation. BYD continues to refine its solid-state technology through FinDreams

Huawei AI and connectivity strategic development

11 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Huawei unveils intelligent network solutions for European markets

Huawei is advancing its strategic focus on artificial intelligence, connectivity, and computing infrastructure. At the M360 ASEAN 2026 event, the company presented strategies for AI-driven digital transformation in the A

Chang’e-6 lunar sample analysis

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: China discovers gamma iron in lunar samples from Chang’e 6 mission

Analysis of soil samples returned by China’s Chang’e-6 mission has revealed the presence of gamma iron (γ-Fe) in natural lunar material. This discovery is significant because gamma iron typically only exists at high temp

Chinese hydrogen technology research developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Chinese researchers propose hydrogen-powered heating system

Researchers in China are advancing various hydrogen-based technologies. At the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, a 250-kilowatt system was developed to produce both hydrogen and fresh water from seawater simultaneous

Scientific research on biological aging processes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Scientific studies link chronic infections and age 50 to accelerated aging

Recent scientific studies have provided new data regarding the mechanisms and timelines of biological aging. Research published in Cerebral Cortex indicates that declines in associative memory may begin as early as age 5

Discovery of Dianjunus rex fungus in China

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Yunnan discovery: Giant Dianjunus rex fungus found in China

Scientists have identified a new species of giant fungus, named Dianjunus rex (or ‘D-rex’), in the forests of Yunnan Province, China. The organism is characterized by whitish, club-like fruiting bodies, known as stromata

2026 lunar cycle and astronomical phenomena

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Moon phases and lunar calendar schedule for 2026

In late 2026, astronomical observations highlight specific lunar cycles and their effects. The Zijin Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported that the Mid-Autumn Festival would feature a rare full

Solar photovoltaic efficiency and cost advancements

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Solar energy research identifies new methods to boost cell efficiency

Developments in solar technology are focusing on increasing photovoltaic efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs through both theoretical research and material innovation. Initial efforts involve investigating ways

SMILE space weather mission operations

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: SMILE mission releases first ultraviolet images of Earth's aurora

The SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission, a joint collaboration between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has transitioned from its commissioning phase to active

Global expansion of extreme heat seasons

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Global extreme heat season expands by 39 days over four decades

Research indicates that climate change is altering traditional seasonal boundaries, causing extreme heat waves to extend beyond typical summer months. In regions such as Catalonia, September temperatures have reached lev