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Over 1,000 scientists from around the world met in Beijing to strengthen international research partnerships that tackle climate change, AI governance, and sustainable development. The gathering proved that scientific collaboration can bridge political divides and build lasting connections.
Scientists in Vienna and Beijing have created the first working nuclear clocks, marking a major leap forward in precision timekeeping. These next-generation devices could transform everything from GPS navigation to fundamental physics research.
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic proved age is just a number, rallying from a set down to defeat world number two Alexander Zverev at the China Open. The 39-year-old's inspiring comeback shows he's still competing at the highest level after a challenging year.
Beijing is battling invasive caterpillars with an army of one billion parasitic wasps and community catching contests. The creative biological solution protects hundreds of plant species without harmful pesticides.
A humanoid robot just shattered Usain Bolt's legendary 100-meter record, clocking 8.84 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The achievement marks a stunning leap forward in robotics technology and athletic engineering.
A humanoid robot just ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, breaking Usain Bolt's world record at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries competed in 51 events, marking a major leap forward in robotics.
Once choking under toxic smog that killed over a million people yearly, Beijing now has some of the cleanest air among major cities. Electric vehicles are saving hundreds of thousands of lives across China.
Nearly 400 young innovators from three continents gathered in Beijing this week for an international AI robotics challenge that tested their technical skills and cultural collaboration. The weeklong event brought together students from countries spanning Azerbaijan to the United States to solve real-time robotics problems while experiencing Chinese innovation and culture.
Chinese artist Kong Ning turned heads in Beijing this week, wearing a costume made entirely of balloon dinosaurs topped with greenery to celebrate World Earth Day. For over a decade, she's used her body as a canvas to spark conversations about protecting our planet.
A humanoid robot just completed a half-marathon faster than any robot ever has, crossing the finish line in Beijing in just over 50 minutes. Even after crashing into a barricade near the end, Lightning got back up and finished the race.
Beijing just became the first Chinese city to offer specialized insurance for self-driving cars, filling a critical gap that's been holding back the autonomous vehicle revolution. The new policies protect everything from software upgrades to cybersecurity risks that traditional car insurance never covered.
A curious kid hunting for fossils in Beijing just rewrote the scientific record books. His find revealed creatures walking the earth 160 million years ago that scientists never knew existed in Asia.