Farmer bent on becoming a green scientist

2012-08-05 17:16:19

A Chinese farmer has devoted himself to scientific innovation for 30 years, believing that green energy will be used widely in the future.

China, UK scientists partner on new research center

2012-08-01 22:01:01

The Shenzhen-based Beijing Genomics Institute and the University of Birmingham have announced a joint project to set up a research and training center in the UK.

China Unicom builds largest WCDMA 3G network

2012-08-01 20:41:57

China United Network Communications Group Co Ltd, the parent company of China's second-biggest telecom operator, said the company had completed the building of the world's largest WCDMA 3G network by the end of 2011.

Scientists identify gene causing congenital blindness

2012-08-01 19:23:34

An international research team led by Chinese scientists have found a new gene that can cause congenital blindness.

Construction tender breaks ice on new vessel

2012-08-01 08:03:31

China's new icebreaker for polar expeditions took the first step in its design on Tuesday with tenders for the vessel's construction under preparation.

New transport plan driven by technology

2012-08-01 08:03:06

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Transport announced a national plan for the transportation sector in 2012-20, aiming to promote the development of China's intelligent transport system, known as ITS.

New characters found on oracle bone relics

2012-08-01 07:51:11

Chinese archaeologists have discovered six new characters from oracle bone relics housed in a museum in Lushun, Liaoning province.

China's new icebreaker project pushes forward

2012-07-31 18:53:33

China's first government-backed icebreaker project for polar expeditions officially entered the implementation phase when a basic design contract was signed Tuesday.

China to launch 3rd lunar probe in 2013

2012-07-31 10:19:20

China will launch its third lunar probe, Chang'e-3, in the second half of 2013, according to the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence.

New remote-sensing satellite on the job

2012-07-31 07:25:07

China's first high-resolution, remote-sensing satellite for civilian use, Ziyuan III, was put into service on Monday.

China launches advanced patrol vessel

2012-07-30 07:16:13

China launched its largest and most advanced patrol vessel Haixun 01 on Saturday in Wuhan, Hubei province.

New engine passes test and revs up space hopes

2012-07-30 01:58:25

A next-generation engine, that will pave the way for lunar exploration, was successfully tested on Sunday.