Biophysical Society of China aims to improve member services

2020-09-04

The Biophysical Society of China (BSC) held a conference on the work being done by its branches in the current year at the Institute of Biophysics of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing on Sept 2, attracting the participation of 32 representatives from its 27 branches, according to BSC officials.

Researchers develop new way to boost photosynthesis in algae

2020-09-01

Chinese researchers have developed a novel way to boost natural photosynthesis in algae, a key process for making biofuels.

Researchers discover how plants play defense

2020-08-31

A Shanghai research team has discovered the mechanism through which plants respond to threats from pathogens, which could pave the way for creating plant resistance to pathogen-caused diseases while maintaining a high crop yield, scientists said.

Experts conduct field investigation in Xianning city

2020-08-28

A delegation led by Huai Jinpeng, Party secretary and executive vice-president of the China Association for Science and Technology – or CAST – on Aug 26 conducted a fact-finding investigation into the progress being made in the construction of the Innovation China pilot project in Xianning city in Central China's Hubei province, local officials said.

Symposium held to boost Hubei's revitalization

2020-08-28

A symposium -- on how science and technology can help revitalize the novel coronavirus virus-hit province of Hubei in central China -- was held in the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, in the province's capital city of Wuhan on Aug 25, according to local officials.

Science week displays progress on virus control

2020-08-25

National Science and Technology Week, being held from Sunday to Saturday, will showcase the crucial role science and innovation has played in combating COVID-19 in China, as well as helping the country resume work and eliminate poverty, Wang Zhigang, minister of science and technology, said on Sunday.