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First evidence of Neanderthal-linked Quina technology in East Asia revealed

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A multidisciplinary study led by researchers from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has uncovered the first definitive evidence of Middle Paleolithic Quina technology in East Asia.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Oldest known phosphatic stromatoporoid sponge discovered in south China

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

An international research team led by scientists from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered an exceptionally preserved phosphatic stromatoporoid sponge from the Early Ordovician, dating back about 480 million years, in Yuan'an, Yichang, South China.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

High energy photon source joint-commissioning phase launched

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Business Announcement

The High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), China’s flagship synchrotron radiation facility, has officially begun its joint-commissioning phase after successfully completing photon beam commissioning, the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which developed the facility, announced on March 27 in Beijing.

Researchers develop biomimetic adsorbent to efficiently extract uranium from seawater

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by Prof. WEN Liping from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a biomimetic adsorbent that can attract and hold uranium ions. The inspiration for this adsorbent is the natural porous structure of the spiky, globular fruit of the Chinese sweet gum tree, Liquidambar formosana.

Journal: Matter

USTC demonstrates successful satellite-enabled quantum key distribution

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough by developing the world's first quantum microsatellite and demonstrating real-time QKD between the satellite and multiple compact, mobile ground stations. In collaboration with researchers from South Africa—and using the satellite as a trusted relay—they demonstrated successful secure key sharing and encrypted communication between Beijing and Stellenbosch—two cities separated by 12,900 km.

Journal: Nature

Climate warming and heatwaves accelerate global lake deoxygenation, study reveals

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Freshwater ecosystems require adequate oxygen levels to sustain aerobic life and maintain healthy biological communities. However, both long-term climate warming and the increasing frequency and intensity of short-term heatwaves are significantly reducing surface dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in lakes worldwide, according to a new study published in Science Advances.

Journal: Science Advances

Microplastic pollution disrupts photosynthesis, threatening global food security

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research group led by Prof. DANG Fei from the Institute of Soil Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. ZHONG Huan from Nanjing University, has uncovered a significant yet often overlooked consequence of microplastic pollution: its detrimental impact on photosynthesis—a critical process underpinning Earth's primary productivity and food security.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Chinese Meridian Project phase II revolutionizes space environment monitoring with global impact

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Business Announcement

China has achieved a significant milestone in space science with the recent completion and national acceptance of the Chinese Meridian Project (CMP) Phase II on March 21. This project represents the world’s first comprehensive ground-based monitoring network spanning the entire Sun-Earth space environment, extending from the solar atmosphere to near-Earth space.

New study uncovers key mechanism behind superior biological effects of heavy-ion cancer therapy

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered a key mechanism involving Intermolecular Coulombic Decay in aqueous environments initiated by heavy-ion irradiation, providing insights about the effectiveness of such irradiation.

Journal: Physical Review X

Chinese researchers develop system for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by Prof. SUN Cheng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators from the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has developed a novel spatial immune-based prediction system for assessing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence.

Journal: Nature

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