Chinese scientists synthesize new fuel for maritime vessels

In a national first, scientists from Hong Kong’s largest shipping fuel supplier claim to have synthesized an environmentally friendly biofuel for use in marine cargo vessels. The newly developed propellant has a significantly lower carbon footprint than the standard heavy fuel oil, or bunker fuel, found in most commercial freight shipping, according to a senior…

Chinese scientists create life-saving bio-artificial liver

A team of Chinese geneticists claims to have created a bio-artificial liver using stem cell technology that could help millions of people battling cirrhosis and other life-threatening liver diseases. Chinese authorities have approved trials for the device that helps the compromised organ function until it regenerates or until a suitable donor liver is sourced. Every…

Mercedes-Benz chooses Chinese-made batteries for its new luxury EV sedan

After three years of industry speculation, luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz confirmed it will power its new range of electric vehicles (EVs) with the Chinese-developed BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The announcement came when the Stuttgart-based automotive giant revealed its CLA sedan EV concept car at the International Mobility Show in Munich. Mercedes is…

Chinese robots rescue world’s largest radio telescope

Robots may play a pivotal role in preserving the world’s last giant radio telescope. Situated in southern China’s mountainous Guizhou province, the 500-metre aperture spherical radio telescope (FAST) became the only one of its type, after Puerto Rico’s Arecibo telescope collapsed in December 2020. Five intelligent robots have passed preliminary inspections to conduct maintenance work…

Chinese researchers unveil game-changing oil and gas detection technique

Chinese researchers and engineers have developed a new method that accurately detects oil and gas reservoirs underground. The novel technique reportedly resulted in daily extraction figures five times higher than methods traditionally employed by mining firms. The experiment, conducted in the remote Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, was done by China Academy of Sciences researchers, Di…

Chinese scientists unveil 2D atom-thin semiconductor

Chinese scientists claim to have developed a “2D” semiconductor material, as thin as a single atom, that promises to revolutionise the industry. As electronic devices become smaller and smaller, the need for equally diminutive components has increased. The wafer’s creators are hopeful the new material will solve this dilemma. Reportedly measuring 30.5 centimetres in length,…

EU-China partnership will help predict weather events

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting has partnered with one of China’s most successful technology firms to integrate its forecasting model into its services. Pangu-Weather, developed by Shenzhen-based internet and communications giant, Huawei, is reportedly much faster at predicting weather patterns than typical forecasting methods used today. Pangu-Weather was chosen because many meteorologists are…