New hybrid solar panel harvests energy from raindrops

Chinese engineers have created a new hybrid solar panel model that is capable of generating electricity in rain or shine, thanks to its ability to harvest energy from the movement of raindrops.

Scientists have created a new concept of hypersonic passenger aircraft

The research team developed a new design for high-speed aircraft, which may, according to the Creator, to fly from Beijing to new York in 2 hours.

The future of exascale computing

The field of competitors looking to bring exascale-capable computers to the market is a crowded one, but the United States and China continue to be the ones that most eyes are on.

China's Latest Energy Megaproject Shows That Coal Really Is On The Way Out

Due to rising concerns surrounding air pollution-related deaths, China is trying to invest more heavily in renewable energy projects.

Chinese scientists used 3D printing to grow new ears for 5 children

Each scaffold was made by 3D printing a replica of each patient’s ear using a Z Corporation Spectrum Z510 3D printer. The scaffolds were then populated with living cells from each patient.

China Plans to Build the World's Largest Steerable Radio Telescope

The Xinjiang Qitai 110-meter Radio Telescope ( QTT ) could help advance research on dark matter, gravitational waves, and extraterrestrial intelligence.

China Has Already Gene-Edited 86 People With CRISPR

In the U.S., the first planned clinical trials of CRISPR gene editing in people are about to kick off. China already used the gene-altering tool to change the DNA of dozens of people in several clinical trials.

China Now Has the 'World's Biggest Air Purifier' and It May Actually Work

The air quality in northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province improved significantly after researchers initiated testing of a massive experimental tower, dubbed by its operators as the “World’s Biggest Air Purifier.”

China announces plans for 6.6 million-hectare reforestation project

The government of China has announced its plans to plant forests in 2018 that will occupy at least 6.6 million hectares, equivalent to the size of Ireland.

Chinese Lander Will Carry Insects and Plants to the Moon

Later this year, the Chang’e 4 mission will depart for the far side of the Moon, where it will study the local geology and test the effects of lunar gravity on insects and plants.

More than 18,000 Chinese officials failed to protect the environment

Beijing inspectors went to some of the most polluted cities in the world to discover thousands of officials had failed in their roles to care for the environment.

China Opens 1-Kilometer Long Solar Road

The two-lane road covers 5,875 square meters and can generate up to 1 million kilowatt-hours of power annually — enough to power 800 Chinese homes.

China Launches World’s Largest Carbon Market

China’s new carbon market, announced earlier this month, is expected to manage over 3 billion tons of carbon.

Shanghai flying car tower to clean the air with a vertical forest

A condominium building planned for Shanghai, features landing pads for flying cars. The futuristic concept is super green and will feature a vertical forest with 50,000 trees.

China Bans Imports of Recyclables

Struggling to process its own waste, China, the world’s largest importer of recycled goods, will no longer accept mixed plastic and paper from the rest of the world.