Chinese Gadgets

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  China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days

  After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.

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  China Loses 26 Percent of Its Glaciers Due to Global Warming, Claims New Study

  China's glaciers have shrunk by 26 percent over six decades, with nearly 7,000 small glaciers disappearing. Data from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that glacier area dropped from 59,000 sq km in the 1960s to 46,000 sq km by 2020. Scientists warn that continued ice loss could worsen water shortages. Authorities are trying to slow the proce...

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  On Camera, Islamabad Residents Loot Laptops After Raid On Fake Call Centre

  The call centre was allegedly involved in fraudulent activities and was operated by Chinese nationals in sector F-11.

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  2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth

  A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...

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  Xiaomi TV Anniversary Sale Brings Discounts on X Pro QLED, A Series, Other Smart TVs 

  Xiaomi India is offering special discounted prices on its smart TV lineup in the country as part of its seventh-anniversary sale. The Chinese tech brand is selling its Xiaomi A series, X series, X Pro series and X Pro QLED series smart TVs at up to 50 percent discount now. The sale is currently live on the company's official website and certified r...

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  Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space

  Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...

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  Astronomers Discover A Massive Distant Spiral Galaxy from the Early Universe

  Astronomers, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), have identified Zhúlóng, a massive spiral galaxy with a redshift of 5.2. This discovery places the galaxy in a time when the universe was under a billion years old, providing critical insights into early galactic formation. Zhúlóng, named after a mythical Chinese dragon, spans 62,000 lig...

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  Robot Replicates Traditional Chinese Massage for Therapy and Wellness

  A robotic system developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology mimics traditional Chinese massage techniques for therapeutic purposes. The robot features two robotic arms equipped with hands that replicate massage techniques such as palm-punching, kneading, vibrating, and finger ...

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  Homo Juluensis Discovered: A New Chapter in Middle Pleistocene Human Evolution

  A newly discovered species, Homo juluensis, has been identified from fossils found in China, dating back between 220,000 and 100,000 years ago. The fossils, unearthed at Xujiayao and Xuchang, feature large skulls with a unique blend of Neanderthal, Denisovan and modern human traits. Researchers, including Christopher Bae from the University of Hawa...

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  Fruit Fly Experiment on Tiangong Space Station Explores Effects of Microgravity

  Chinese astronauts are studying fruit flies aboard the Tiangong space station to understand how microgravity and sub-magnetic fields affect living organisms. The research focuses on biological rhythms, molecular mechanisms, and movement patterns, with samples set to return to Earth for detailed analysis. The study could provide valuable insights fo...

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  Chinese Tianzhou 7 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Completes Reentry After Delivery Supplies to Astronauts

  China’s Tianzhou 7 spacecraft, launched in January 2024, concluded its mission with a controlled reentry on 17 November. After delivering supplies and materials to the Tiangong space station and being loaded with waste, the cargo spacecraft was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean. The mission also included the release of the Bayi-08 cubesat, d...

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  Chinese Scientists Claim to Have Built Microwave Weapon That Converges Energy Beams on a Single Target

  Chinese scientists have developed an advanced microwave weapon capable of merging multiple high-frequency beams into one, targeting a single location. This new technology, claimed to have an effect greater than the sum of its parts, has been compared to the Death Star’s beam convergence. However, experts highlight challenges with precision, align...

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  Chinese Rover Uncovers Evidence Supporting Theory of a Vast Ancient Ocean on Mars

  China’s Zhurong rover has discovered formations on Mars that could signal the remnants of a once vast ocean. Landing in the Utopia Planitia region, the rover identified formations commonly linked to past water presence, supporting the theory that Mars was once home to a massive body of water. While the findings do not offer definitive proof, they...

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  Scientists Created Solar-Powered Animal Cells by Combining Choloplasts From Algae and Hamster Cells

  A team from the University of Tokyo has successfully created hybrid animal cells that can generate energy from sunlight. By integrating chloroplasts from the red algae Cyanidioschyzon merolae into Chinese hamster cells, the researchers demonstrated that these cells can sustain photosynthesis for up to 48 hours. This breakthrough could have signific...

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  China's Shenzhou 18 Astronauts Return to Earth After Six-Month Space Mission

  The crew of Shenzhou 18, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, has returned to Earth after a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station. They landed at the Dongfeng site in northern China on November 3, 2024. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments and set a national record for spacewalks. Ye Gua...