China Launches New Internet Satellite Group

China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site on October 25, sending a batch of Internet satellites into space. The Long March-8A will meet the launch requirements of constellation networks in medium and low Earth orbits.

New Irrigation to Balance Water Saving, Food Security

By integrating multi-source data and developing a new analytical framework, a study published in the journal Nature Food proposed that China can better balance water conservation, food security and investment returns by adopting more efficient irrigation strategies.

Mayo Clinic Discovers New Ways to Fight Aging

Seven studies from Mayo Clinic reveal new details about senescent cells, often called "zombie" cells because they stop dividing but remain active in the body. These aging cells release inflammatory substances that can contribute to diseases associated with growing older.

Cambridge Creates a 'Medical Lab on Wrist'

Cambridge University researchers have created a $10 optical sensor that can bring laboratory-level precision to wearable health monitors, potentially allowing people to track blood glucose without needles. The technology could also transform food testing, industrial quality control, and environmental monitoring.