Chinese scientists have created an efficient way of synthesizing carbon dioxide into energy-rich long carbon chain compounds like sugar and fatty acids, according to a study published on the journal Nature Catalysis on Thursday.
More practical and scalable carbon reduction solutions, better funding and regulatory mechanisms, and greater international cooperation are key for China to achieve its carbon dioxide emission peak and carbon neutrality goals, experts have said.
China's new rules in the pipeline on human genetic resources will clarify jurisdictions of regulatory bodies and enhance supervision related to biopharmaceutical research, and will have a lasting impact on international cooperation regarding the nation's biomaterials, experts said.
What do a 58-year-old pig farm worker from Hubei province and Iron Man have in common? They both have futuristic "artificial heart" devices made of metal and magnets to keep them alive.
China aims to reach a carbon dioxide emission peak of 12.2 billion metric tons by around 2027, and cap its greenhouse gas emissions at 2.6 billion tons of CO2 equivalent before 2060, according to a report published by the Chinese Academy of Engineering on Thursday.
The Chinese Academy of Engineering will promote innovation, expand international cooperation, and enhance its role as a strategic research body contributing to China's transformation into a science and technology powerhouse, Li Xiaohong, president of the academy, said on Thursday.
A Chinese astronomer has helped uncover the exuberant "teenage years" of the Milky Way when it merged with a satellite galaxy, consumed plenty of hydrogen gas and formed many stars, according to a study published in the journal Nature on Thursday.
Chinese scientists have discovered a parameter that may help unravel one of the biggest mysteries in astronomy: the origin of fast radio bursts — extremely short but bright radio flashes in the night sky.
