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Chinese researchers just broke the world record for kesterite solar cells, reaching over 15% efficiency with materials that could make solar power cheaper for millions. The breakthrough solves a key problem that has limited these earth-abundant solar panels for years.
Chinese researchers used CRISPR technology to cut HIV genetic material out of human cells, marking a promising step toward eliminating the virus entirely. While experts caution this is early-stage research, the breakthrough offers new hope for nearly 40 million people living with HIV worldwide.
Chinese researchers have successfully created ultra-thin films of a special magnetic material that could revolutionize how our phones and computers store data. The breakthrough makes it possible to build faster, more efficient electronic devices. ##
Chinese researchers created a material that mimics plant photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide and water into fuel using only sunlight. This breakthrough could produce sustainable fuel that works with existing gas stations and engines.
Chinese researchers have created a plant-inspired process that converts carbon dioxide and water into fuel components using nothing but solar energy. The breakthrough could provide sustainable alternatives for industries like aviation and shipping that can't easily switch to electric power.
Chinese researchers have perfected a way to bond two critical fusion reactor materials, bringing us closer to clean, unlimited energy. The breakthrough solves a major engineering challenge that has limited fusion reactor development.
Scientists in China just cracked a tricky physics problem that could transform everything from cameras to medical imaging. Their breakthrough lets a surface thinner than paper control two types of light completely independently across a rainbow of colors.
Chinese researchers just built the world's first quantum battery inside a quantum computer, bringing super-fast charging technology one step closer to reality. This breakthrough could power tomorrow's quantum technologies in ways traditional batteries never could.
Chinese researchers used quantum sensors to analyze a single speck of lunar dust, revealing the moon once had its own magnetic field until 2 billion years ago. The breakthrough shows how tiny particles can unlock massive secrets about our cosmic neighbor's past.
Chinese researchers just solved one of AI's biggest problems: the massive energy drain from data centers. Their new chip could save a single facility 300 million kilowatt-hours every year.
Chinese researchers solved solar technology's biggest weakness with a molecule that protects cells during manufacturing. The breakthrough delivers record efficiency and durability that could finally make perovskite solar panels practical for hot climates.
Chinese researchers created a chip thinner than a human hair that could finally make smart wearables live up to their promise. FLEXI costs less than $1 to produce, runs AI locally, and survives being folded thousands of times.
Chinese researchers built an ultra-stable copper superatom that converts carbon dioxide into ethylene fuel with over 80% efficiency. This breakthrough could finally make industrial carbon recycling practical and affordable.
Chinese researchers have found a way to prevent thermal batteries from losing power over time, opening the door for batteries that work in extreme heat and cold. The breakthrough could revolutionize energy storage in places traditional batteries can't survive.
Chinese researchers watched gold form at the nanoscale for the first time, revealing how ordinary iron minerals create precious metal deposits. This discovery could help find new gold sources and explain how nature concentrates valuable metals.
Chinese researchers built an AI system that diagnoses the debilitating inner ear condition Meniere's disease with 97% accuracy, offering hope for faster treatment to millions who struggle with vertigo and hearing loss. The breakthrough could transform how doctors catch and treat the condition before it worsens.
A Chinese research team has been quietly operating the world's first supersonic electromagnetic rail system for over two years, accelerating objects faster than the speed of sound. The breakthrough could revolutionize transportation and space technology.
Chinese scientists just cracked a decades-old puzzle in laser technology, creating safer, more powerful crystals that could revolutionize everything from medical diagnostics to computer chip manufacturing. The breakthrough solves problems that have stumped researchers for years.
Chinese researchers just solved one of refrigeration's biggest problems with a cooling system that uses dissolving salt instead of electricity-guzzling compressors. The breakthrough could eliminate carbon emissions from fridges and air conditioners worldwide.
Chinese researchers developed a smart prosthetic hand that uses a tiny camera and AI to automatically adjust grip strength for everyday objects. The breakthrough could help 50,000 Americans who lose hands each year perform daily tasks without thinking about force control.
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