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A new study looks at the impact of microplastics from polylactic acid – a common biodegradable material – after they are ingested. Photo: Shutterstock
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Microplastics from biodegradable material may be linked to diabetes, study finds

Polylactic acid – used in food packaging, disposable tableware and clothing – found to alter gut metabolism and harm gut barrier of mice.

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China’s rare mineral gives blind mice ‘super vision’, offers hope for humans

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The kids are alright: Hong Kong AI scientist offers a vision for ‘parenting’ AI

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Explainer | AI content detector: why does China dismiss it as ‘superstition tech’?

Detection tools can produce false results, Science and Technology Daily warns, citing 100-year-old essay rated as 60 per cent written by AI.

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Universities are using AI tech to detect AI-aided writing in students’ theses but the process may not be foolproof. Photo: Shutterstock
Universities are using AI tech to detect AI-aided writing in students’ theses but the process may not be foolproof. Photo: Shutterstock
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Mothers were in charge of ancient Chinese society, Neolithic burial site reveals

Neolithic society in eastern China tracing descent through female line lasted 250 years and at least 10 generations, Chinese-led team finds.

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How Chinese plane radar tracks moving targets without breaking radio silence

‘Space-time decoupling’ allows Cessna-208 to cancel out environmental clutter and track moving vehicles with crystal clarity.

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Singapore’s 1880 shuts in Hong Kong, Japanese men on staying young: 7 highlights

From Singapore’s 1880 club shutting in Hong Kong to Japanese men’s tips on staying young, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Customs and Excise Department confirmed it has received complaints and is investigating the abrupt closure of the club. Photo: 1880 Hong Kong
The Customs and Excise Department confirmed it has received complaints and is investigating the abrupt closure of the club. Photo: 1880 Hong Kong
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Ultra-secure space-ground network? China’s quantum ambition takes shape

Two modules were part of a rocket launch last week, in a ‘key step’ towards an integrated space-air-ground quantum network.

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US still king of critical tech, but China quickly closing gaps: report

Contrary to other global trackers, university’s tech race scorecard puts US in front in critical fields with China gaining from ‘research achievements, human capital’.

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China hails new helicopter engine as a milestone for its aviation ambitions

Beijing is doubling down on efforts to produce home-grown aircraft amid a US push to restrict sales of jet engine technology to China.

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The AES100 turboshaft engine is designed to be used on double-engine or single-engine helicopters. Photo: Xinhua
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Senior biologist Lu Wei leaves US government post for China

Top Chinese researcher is the latest academic to leave after US President Donald Trump’s university funding cuts.

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Lu Wei is the third full-time senior principal investigator from top US institutions to join SMART in the past month. Photo: Handout
Lu Wei is the third full-time senior principal investigator from top US institutions to join SMART in the past month. Photo: Handout
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Next-generation battery expert Zhou Jianbin leaves US for China amid global race

Research into solid-state batteries, seen as a key tech battleground, is a priority for major economies.

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China’s scientists unlock secrets of how early birds conquered the skies

Analysis of feathers trapped in amber sheds new light on evolutionary path that led to early birds’ ability to fly.

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Chinese researcher pathogen case ‘politicised’, risks further US talent exodus

Arrest of researcher for alleged smuggling of ‘agroterrorism weapon’ risks further damage to US-China collaboration.

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Fungal spores that can cause plant disease are viewed under a microscope. A case of alleged smuggling of a pathogen into the US has renewed concerns about a further talent exodus from the country
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Is the common fungus Fusarium graminearum an ‘agroterrorism agent’?

Two Chinese researchers charged with smuggling and conspiracy after attempting to enter the US with fungus that causes crop damage.

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Fusarium head blight can infect wheat and other crops, reduces grain yields and causes serious economic losses. Photo: Shutterstock
Fusarium head blight can infect wheat and other crops, reduces grain yields and causes serious economic losses. Photo: Shutterstock
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Biotech firm touts new AI drug discovery amid third Hong Kong IPO attempt

Insilico Medicine said results of a clinical trial in China showed positive results in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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China team triples distance record set by direct quantum communication founder

Scientists in Shanghai send paired photos between users 300km apart using a method they say is secure and scalable.

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World’s fastest coilgun, Covid ‘lab-leak’ theory debunked: 7 science highlights

From the tech behind the world’s fastest coilgun to a college dropout’s maths breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

China has unveiled a powerful new electromagnetic gun believed to be powered by lithium batteries. This version (pictured) is a non-lethal weapon that fires coin-shaped bullets with electromagnetic force and would be used for riot control. Photo: CCTV
China has unveiled a powerful new electromagnetic gun believed to be powered by lithium batteries. This version (pictured) is a non-lethal weapon that fires coin-shaped bullets with electromagnetic force and would be used for riot control. Photo: CCTV
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Did China’s Tiandu-1 beat US competitors with critical Earth-moon orbit?

Experts in North America dispute Chinese developer’s claim for primacy in the breakthrough for space exploration infrastructure.

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China is working on an ultra-fast torpedo powered by AI for submarine warfare

Technology could help supercavitating torpedoes achieve a 92 per cent success rate in distinguishing real submarines from decoys.

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Mathematician Zhong Xiao leaves Finland for China with award-winning work

Celebrated China-born mathematician Zhong Xiao returns home after living in Finland for almost three decades.

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Award-winning mathematician Professor Zhong Xiao has returned to China after nearly three decades in Finland. Photo: The Paper
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A soothing cup of rice? Chinese scientists create health-boosting tea grain

In a study, the team engineered ‘tea rice’ that has been fortified with the antioxidant compounds in green tea – without the caffeine.

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Beneficial compounds known as catechins make up 15 to 30 per cent of the dry weight of tea, and green tea has particularly high levels. Photo: Shutterstock
Beneficial compounds known as catechins make up 15 to 30 per cent of the dry weight of tea, and green tea has particularly high levels. Photo: Shutterstock
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China boosts Southeast Asian populations overlooked in Human Genome Project

Before China took a role in the research, fewer than 200 indigenous genomes from MSEA existed in global databases, according to Nature paper.

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Chinese team traces ‘ghost ancestors’ of modern Tibetans to Yunnan province

DNA analysis reveals progenitor of Tibetan Plateau populations diverged from other Asian populations at least 40,000 years ago.

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China’s 2030 metrology action plan targets chip, quantum wins in race with US

Plan aims to tackle several ‘pain points’ or shortcomings in China’s metrological capabilities, official Science and Technology Daily says.

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Metrology research will be carried out in fields including artificial intelligence, miniaturised sensing technology and robotics, according to the action plan. Photo: EPA-EFE
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