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Chinese Scientists Successfully Clone Macaques
The twin macaques, named Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, are the first primates to be cloned using somatic cell nuclear transfer.
Quantum Communication Goes Intercontinental
Combining the Micius satellite’s capabilities with metropolitan quantum networks, Chinese scientists have securely transmitted images and video between China and Austria.
Scientific Output From China Exceeds The US’ For The First Time
China publishes more scientific papers than the US on an annual basis, according to a report by the US National Science Foundation.
WuXi AppTec & Mayo Clinic To Jointly Develop Diagnostics
The collaboration will focus on co-developing new diagnostic tests and offering existing ones to health care providers and patients in China.
A Deep Dive Into Tech
Asian Scientist Magazine finds out how Dr. Finian Tan—chairman of Vickers Venture Partners and one of Baidu’s earliest backers—brings his technical background and industry knowledge to bear on multimilliondollar investment decisions.
2017 Officially The Warmest Year On Record
Global ocean heat content, a robust indicator of global warming, reached its highest recorded levels in 2017.
Staying Superconductive Under Extreme Pressure
Scientists in China and the US have discovered a metal alloy that superconducts over a wide range of pressures.
Type 1 Diabetes On The Rise In China
New research reveals a rise in the number of Chinese being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, with adults accounting for most of the new cases.
Synthesizing Versatile Nanomaterials
Scientists in China have developed a method to develop nanomaterials whose shape and properties can be adjusted to mimic biological macromolecules.
