China upgrades Beidou satellite system for global reach

Two 3d generation Beidou satellites, the first of their type, were launched by a Long March 3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on Nov. 5 and were placed in medium Earth orbit. The new-generation satellites feature better...

Chinese consortium publishes blue book on medical equipment

The China Medical Device Industry Development Report (2017)” was compiled by over 70 experts from administrative departments, industry associations, universities and enterprises and analyzes the current situation of China’s medical device industry, as well...

CAS team completes genome analysis of coconut

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences sequenced and assembled the genome of the coconut. They identified 282 unique gene families and started to analyzed their function. CAS news release, November 2, 2017

Consortium develops and demonstrates Agility Skeletal Robot

The exoskeleton is designed for the elderly and the disabled with weakened motor function and mobility. The robot recognizes human intentions and coordinates man-machine interactions. The device was jointly developed by CAS Hefei Institute of Material Science, CAS...

China leads in global production of pantothenic acid

Panthothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin (vitamin B5) and an essential nutrient. Animals require pantothenic acid to synthesize coenzyme-A (CoA), as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Major producer is Xinfa Pharmaceuticals,...

Inner Mongolian ruins confirmed by C14-dating of middle paleolithic age

By carbon-14 dating of remains in stoneware found at ruins at Sanlong Mountain in Ar Horqin Banner, the ruins were dated as at least 50,000 years old, from the middle-paleolithic period. The stoneware includes tools with sharp ends or edges believed to have been used...

Blue Biomedical Industry Park in Qingdao starts operation

The incubation center has attracted 83 innovative enterprises, making up more than 70% of the overall occupancy. In addition, a service platform for more than 100 professional services has been established. On an area of ​​2,800 square meters, Shandong University of...