
Chinese Company Unveils Ultra-Long-Life Nuclear Battery ‘Zhulong-1’
A Chinese company unveils Zhulong-1, an ultra-long-life nuclear battery powered by carbon-14, promising a 50-year lifespan and applications in healthcare and space exploration.
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A Chinese company unveils Zhulong-1, an ultra-long-life nuclear battery powered by carbon-14, promising a 50-year lifespan and applications in healthcare and space exploration.

China advances brain-computer interface technology by releasing pricing guidelines, paving the way for clinical integration. The semi-invasive NEO device offers new hope for patients needing assistive tech.

Discovery of a new tiny frog species, Leptobrachella yongshunensis, adds to China’s rich biodiversity.

Sinopec has expanded its hydrogen fuel cell supply center in Guangzhou, now the largest in South China, boosting clean energy growth in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

China’s first domestically produced cruise ship, Adora Magic City, completes its 100th voyage, attracting over 350,000 tourists since early 2024.

China launched 18 satellites into orbit from its new Hainan commercial spaceport using the Long March-8 rocket, marking a significant advancement in its space program.

China’s ‘new-type energy storage’ emerged as a key focus at the 2025 Two Sessions, highlighting innovations set to revolutionize renewable energy use globally.

Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip to boost innovation and reduce reliance on external suppliers, marking a significant tech milestone.

Greenhouse gas emissions are changing space, reducing atmospheric drag in low Earth orbit. This could halve satellite capacity by 2100, increasing collision risks, a new study finds.

Chinese researchers find that rising methane emissions might unexpectedly aid ozone layer recovery, offering new insights into climate change.