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This rubber band breakthrough could lead to self-charging smartwatches

Innovative material may also lead to medical sensors worn close to body without external batteries

The Independent UK

Qiu Xigui obituary

Paleographer, historian and expert on ancient Chinese writing

The Guardian - UK

Chinese researchers develop silicon-free transistor technology, claimed to be fastest and most efficient ever - here's what we know

2D transistor offering 40% faster speeds and lower energy use may soon disrupt the global chip market - if China can successfully scale production.

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China looks south as it seeks to reduce reliance on a capricious United States

China wants to protect against the volatility of Trump’s tariffs, and now has more than a dozen free trade agreements with global south countries

The Guardian - AU

Chinese university designed 'world's first silicon-free 2D GAAFET transistor,' claims new bismuth-based tech is both the fastest and lowest-power transistor yet

Peking University has published its findings on a wafer-scale 2D GAAFET in Nature, pointing a new path into the Angstrom era

Tom’s Hardware

Shein, Temu Face Cost Of Adapting To New US Customs Rules

US tariffs on Chinese imports and the closing of a customs loophole will wreak disruption on the business models of e-commerce giants Shein and Temu, with consumers potentially bearing the brunt of the cost, analysts say.

International Business Times

New DNA storage tech aims for 215,000 TB per gram goal — writes to the 'epi-bits' of existing DNA with movable-type-based method

Peking University researchers recently published their study outlining a new method for encoding data on DNA strands. Rather than traditional methods which create new strands "de novo", this method uses a movable-type system based on DNA methylation which can encode data on existing strands.

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Chinese scientists claim carbon nanotube transistor breakthrough — AI performance boosts from Gate All Around design

Chinese scientists build TPU based on carbon nanotube GAA transistors.

Tom’s Hardware

Yarlung Tsangpo: The deepest canyon on land hides a tree taller than the Statue of Liberty

The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is Earth's largest terrestrial canyon, stretching 314 miles long and almost 20,000 feet from top to bottom at its deepest point in the Tibet Autonomous Region.

LiveScience

A vocational school student stuns China by besting university competitors in a math contest

A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China has become a celebrity on Chinese social media after getting into the final round of a math competition, beating many others from elite universities while raising questions about the education system

The Independent UK

Yellen Emphasizes Cooperation In China Visit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen meets with Chinese Premier Li in Beijing to discuss cooperation and address trade concerns, emphasizing the importance of op...

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Tiny galaxies that had their stars stolen could be a 'missing link' in cosmic evolution

More than 100 observed galaxies are being disrupted and stripped of their outer layers, transforming them into fossil-dense, ultra-compact dwarf galaxies.

LiveScience

Former Chinese PM Li Keqiang dies of heart attack

Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, died Friday of a heart attack. He was 68.

France 24

This Tidally Locked Super-Earth May Explain Mysteries in Our Solar System

The exoplanet LHS 3844b is warmer than it should be, and figuring out why could help explain some of the weird quirks of our own solar system.

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The Independent UK

China's 'full-time children' move back in with parents, take on chores as good jobs grow scarce

A record of more than one in five young Chinese are out of work, their career ambitions derailed by a depressed job market as the economy struggles to regain momentum after its long bout with COVID-19

Chronicle Live

60 diseases and conditions linked to drinking alcohol like beer and wine - from cancer to epilepsy

Researchers have analysed data identifying that alcohol increases the risk of around 61 diseases and conditions - some of which were never previously linked to boozing

Daily Mirror

Full list of 60 diseases linked to drinking alcohol - including ulcers and cataracts

Researchers analysed data from half a million men living in China and found that alcohol increases the risk of 61 diseases, including many non-fatal conditions not previously linked to booze consumption

Daily Mirror

Drinking alcohol weekly linked to 61 different diseases including several new ones

A new study from Oxford Population Health and Peking University has found that regularly consuming alcoholic beverages increases the risk of over 60 different diseases

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The Independent UK

Asia’s tallest known tree found hidden in Tibet

335-foot-tall tree found in region with one of the highest height and distribution density of giant trees

LiveScience

World's deepest canyon is home to Asia's tallest tree - and Chinese scientists only just found it

At 335 feet (102 meters) in height, the enormous newly-discovered cypress tree — which was found in a forest in Tibet — would tower over the Statue of Liberty.

The Hindu

Ding Liren | Chinese checkmate

The Hindu profiles: Ding Liren | Chinese checkmate

Los Angeles Times

Burned out by COVID, Chinese professionals take up nomadic life: 'I wasted so much time'

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chu Fei thought she was doing everything right in life.

Salon

Earth's inner core slows down

Earth's inner core has slowed down — or is perhaps even lagging. Here's what this means for life on the surface

The Conversation

China's COVID cases may have hit 900 million. What's headed our way?

Over the weekend, Peking University released a study that estimated 900 million Chinese had been infected with COVID up until January 11, representing 64% of the population.

Reuters

Analysis-As economy stutters, China's youth seek safety of civil service

As a physics student at the elite Peking University in Beijing, Lynn Lau was expecting big Chinese private sector companies to scour the campus this summer for upcoming talent.

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