Researchers from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER), under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a chemical sand-fixation material suitable for use in cold desert regions, which is expected to serve as a new tool for sand control and desertification prevention in such areas.

China's Einstein Probe (EP) astronomical satellite has captured an X-ray flash from a rare and elusive binary star system, offering new insights into the interaction and evolution of massive stars. The binary system consists of a large, hot star 12 times the mass of the Sun, and a compact white dwarf with a mass similar to that of the Sun but only the size of the Earth.

A joint research team from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking University have developed a catalyst technology that significantly extends the lifespan and efficiency of hydrogen production, paving the way for low-cost, large-scale applications.

Researchers from the Institute of Automation at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the intrinsic relationship between the topological structure of human brain cortex connections and genetic characteristics. The study addresses a fundamental question: How do these intricate connections form, and why do distinct brain regions exhibit such orderly distribution across the cortex?

A Research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research found that urban vegetation greening is geographically uneven, with the Global South accounting for 36.77 percent and the Global North representing 45.65 percent.

China's first helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system has been successfully applied to a plateau railway construction project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) said on Tuesday. Researchers have used the system to conduct geological surveys of high-altitude regions with extremely cold temperatures, complex terrain and harsh environments, providing critical data support for the project.

Chinese scientists have identified a new species of Early Jurassic sauropod dinosaur, named Xingxiulong yueorum, based on a fossilized skeleton discovered in the country's southwestern Yunnan Province. The dinosaur's fossil specimen was initially discovered in 2015 in Lufeng City. It is a well-preserved skeleton located posterior to the head, extending from the second dorsal vertebra to the twentieth caudal vertebra, along with the left scapula and nearly complete girdle and hind limbs.

Chinese scientists have used gene editing to develop a novel strain of rice that can produce coenzyme CoQ10, offering consumers heart-healthy nutrients. Published online in the journal Cell​ on Friday, this study reveals that increased CoQ10 content has no impact on rice yield.

Chinese scientists from CAS have developed a new rice variety capable of synthesizing CoQ10 through gene editing, paving the way for enriched dietary sources of the widely used antioxidant supplement, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to enhance nutrition.

Researchers from IVPP and the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. Based on the discovery, scientists speculate that the emergence of the earliest birds could be traced back to an even earlier time, possibly 172 million to 164 million years ago.

Chinese scientists have identified genes in sorghum that confer resistance to a major parasitic plant, providing a crucial foundation for developing Striga-resistant crop varieties, researchers said. Using artificial intelligence predictions combined with molecular and cellular biology techniques, the research team pinpointed key amino acid sites that enhance crop resistance to parasitic plants. The discovery could help combat parasitic threats to agriculture worldwide.

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Zhejiang University, and Ocean University of China identified a new fish species, named Mononoke tilefish (Branchiostegus sanae), in the continental slope area between Hainan Island and Xisha Qundao at a depth of about 200 meters. The findings were published Wednesday in the international taxonomic journal Zookeys.

Scientists have determined that about 63 percent of existing soil moisture observation stations globally accurately reflect soil moisture conditions at the satellite pixel scale, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have utilized metal corrosion to prepare high-performance electrodes, enabling efficient and cost-effective upgrading of biomass, according to a research article published in journal Chem Catalysis on Monday.