Commercial Rocket Sends Satellites into Orbit

The Lijian-1 Y14 carrier rocket was launched from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China on June 15, sending eight satellites into the planned orbit.

Breakthrough in Key Material for Quantum Chips

China has for the first time achieved independent mass production of silicon-28 isotope with an abundance exceeding 99.99 percent. It is a critical material used in silicon-based quantum chips that will bolster frontier science and technology.

Copper Drug Clears Toxic Alzheimer's Proteins

Researchers at Melbourne's Monash University have identified a promising new approach to tackle Alzheimer's disease. In laboratory studies, they found that a copper-based drug not only reduced the buildup of toxic proteins linked to the disease but also improved long-term spatial memory.

NASA Satellites Spot Signs of El Niño's Return

NASA satellites have detected a vast pulse of warm water reaching the coast of South America, signaling that El Niño is likely developing. El Niño can reshape weather patterns worldwide, bringing floods, droughts and temperature extremes.