Chinese scientists reveal H7N9 flu virus origins

2013-04-24 06:12:10

Scientists have found that the H7N9 flu virus in humans has a similar gene sequence to that of H7N9 found in live poultry.

Cancer cells could be weighed in future

2013-04-19 15:57:28

Chinese scientists have come up with a new method of weighing microscopic particles.

E China nuclear plant generator operational

2013-04-18 19:11:39

The first generator at the Ningde Nuclear Power Station in east China's Fujian Province went into operation on Thursday.

Unmanned survey ship ends 1st mission

2013-04-18 19:05:21

China's first domestically developed unmanned survey ship has conducted its first test mission in the South China Sea, Chinese media reported on Thursday.

Tibet to get top-notch telescope

2013-04-18 13:18:56

A powerful, state-of-the-art telescope will have a trial run in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region at the end of this year.

Chinese boat on fire in Antarctic, 97 rescued

2013-04-18 10:56:10

All 97 crew members of a Chinese fishing vessel were rescued Wednesday in Antarctic waters after a fire broke out on board, the Chinese Embassy in Chile confirmed.

More to access faster Internet

2013-04-17 20:04:16

More urban families and rural schools will have access to faster Internet services in 2013, as the government is making more efforts to narrow the "digital gap."

China's largest patrol vessel soon in service

2013-04-16 09:48:18

A helicopter is pictured on the patrol vessel Haixun01 in Shanghai, East China, April 15, 2013.

Remote-sensing planes should be given priority

2013-04-12 15:46:49

Remote-sensing planes should get increased rights to use the airspace after serious natural disasters, so they can play a more effective role in rescue and relief efforts, an expert said on Thursday.

Chinese scientists observe IT-advancing phenomenon

2013-04-11 01:41:41

Chinese scientists have made the very first experimental observation of a phenomenon known as the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect, a discovery that will help accelerate the IT revolution and in developing low-power-consumption electronics.

More research stations planned for Antarctica

2013-04-10 00:30:43

China plans to increase its presence in Antarctica with 2 more research stations, an official in charge of the scientific programs in the polar regions said.

China's 'Xuelong' returns from Antarctic trip

2013-04-09 21:29:54

China's icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to its anchorage in Shanghai on Tuesday, concluding the country's 29th Antarctic expedition.