CAS QIBEBT group develops in-depth metagenomic analysis software

The group around Xiaquan SU at QIBEBT has developed a software Parallel-Meta-3, which allows to extract rRNA segment, copy number, functional gene prediction, diversity analysis, biomarker screening, and symbiotic network analysis. It provides significant advantages...

China’s first high-resolution SAR radar satellite in operation

The satellite covers the globe with an all-weather, 24-hour observation service and will be used for disaster prevention and reduction, ocean monitoring, and the protection of maritime rights. Gaofen-3’s spatial resolution ranges from one meter to 500 meters and...

China issues stamp on 50th anniversary of synthetic insulin

In a ceremony at the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, CAS, with the participation of elderly researchers and scientists who participated in the study then, a new stamp was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Total synthesis of crystalline...

CAS DICP develops extremely bright free electron light (FEL) source

The Dalian Coherent Light Source Center around Xuemin YANG prepared the arguably world’s brightest vaccum UV FEL light in an energy range from 8 to 24 eV, making it unique of the same kind that only operates in the VUV region, By applying the undulator tapering...

China to promote development of ocean-based renewable energy

Ocean renewable energy includes energy generated from sea tides, waves, temperature differences and biomass. China’s maritime authority has issued a five-year plan on developing ocean renewable energy, including island renewable energy in the South China Sea and...