Science

09:33

View from China

China to complete World's first AI-driven Mars geological map by 2028

China has announced plans to complete the world's first AI-driven geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, a project that aims to reconstruct the red planet's ancient water history and introduce a Chinese framework for Martian geological time that Beijing hopes will become a new global standard.

16:21

Coffee Health

Up to five cups of coffee a day may be safe for your heart, experts say

Up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day appears to be safe for most adults and may even help protect against heart disease and stroke, according to new research. Experts say energy drinks are a different story and may increase heart risks.

00:01

Cultural heritage

How the Factum Foundation is digitally preserving ancient sites and damaged masterpieces

From a Hellenistic burial chamber beneath Naples to an ornate ceiling in Oxford and the surviving fragments of a Michelangelo sculpture, 3D scanning is bringing fragile cultural treasures within closer reach.

09:53

Robotics

Researchers unveil self-dressing robot capable of suiting up users in seconds

A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has developed a robotic system that allows people to put on clothing without using their hands or needing help from someone else.

19:38

Sugar in space

Scientists claim to have discovered sugar in outer space

Space exploration just got sweeter as scientists say they have discovered a type of sugar called erythrulose in outer space.

13:44

Ancient Egypt

Great Pyramid of Giza engineered with earthquake resistance, new study finds

The Great Pyramid of Giza has survived for more than 4,600 years, outlasting empires, invasions and natural disasters. Now, researchers believe they have identified one of the key reasons why the ancient structure has endured for so long.

18:18

View from Tajikistan

Tajik scientists warn of alarming glacier melt in Pamir Mountains

Tajik scientists have warned that glaciers in the Pamir Mountains are melting at an alarming rate, including in high-altitude areas previously considered relatively stable, following the country’s first direct winter glacier measurements since independence.

09:00

View from China

Scientists discover ‘two-headed’ snake hidden in ancient forests of southern China

Deep in the ancient forests of southern China, researchers have discovered a small, shy snake with an extraordinary survival trick: when threatened, it creates the illusion that it has two heads.

17:56

View from China

China’s software industry nears 20 trillion yuan

China’s software and information technology services industry is on track to exceed 20 trillion yuan (around $2.9 trillion), underscoring the country’s rapid digital expansion and growing influence in the global technology sector.

18:18

Chinese Mathematicians

Three Chinese women Mathematicians win prestigious 2026 breakthrough prize

Three young Chinese women mathematicians have drawn global attention after winning major honours at the 2026 Breakthrough Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious science awards.

18:50

Chinese New Battery

Chinese breakthrough in lithium batteries promises safer, longer-lasting power for electric vehicles and devices

Chinese researchers have announced a major breakthrough in lithium battery technology - a development that could significantly improve the performance, safety and lifespan of batteries used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.

17:04

Science News

40,000-year-old artefacts in Germany may hint at early writing

New research suggests 40,000-year-old carved objects from south-western Germany bear repeated marks arranged in organised sign sequences similar to early proto-cuneiform, although they are not regarded as a form of writing.

14:55

View from Kazakhstan

Tackling biodiversity loss: Kazakhstan gives $2.2mln boost to Caspian Sea research

Kazakhstan says it has allocated $2.2 million to strengthen scientific monitoring of the Caspian Sea amid growing concern over falling water levels, biodiversity loss and rising industrial pressure on the world’s largest inland body of water.

16:57

Technology

With 1.125 billion internet users, AI is becoming everyday tech in China

China’s internet user base has climbed to about 1.125 billion people, highlighting the country’s vast digital reach and creating fertile ground for the rapid spread of generative artificial intelligence across daily life, work and business.

09:49

BOWEL DISEASE TREATMENT

Chinese scientists develop ‘smart living glue’ to treat bowel disease

Researchers in China said they have developed a “smart living glue” made from engineered gut bacteria that can detect internal bleeding and help repair intestinal damage, offering a targeted new approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease.

10:41

Space

Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colourful shockwave

Astronomers have observed a white dwarf - a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember - that is creating a colourful shockwave as it moves through space, leaving them searching for an explanation.

16:29

Science innovation

Ex-Apple engineer unveils Chinese chip to rival Vision Pro in XR and AI glasses

A former Apple engineer has unveiled a new Chinese chip designed to compete directly with Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

18:07

DeepSeek AI

How DeepSeek's latest model plans to outdo Google and OpenAI

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has introduced its newest model, DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale, claiming it can perform some tasks as well as the latest models from Google DeepMind and OpenAI.

12:06

crime investigation

Czech police unveil mobile robotic scanner that transforms crime-scene investigations

A new robotic system developed for the Czech Police is reshaping how complex investigations are carried out, bringing laboratory-level precision directly to crime scenes.

00:31

ITU in Baku

Young innovators take the lead in shaping the digital future in Azerbaijan

One of the most dynamic global youth and innovation gatherings of the year is underway in the Azerbaijani capital. Baku welcomed the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global Youth Celebration 2025, a key pre-event to the upcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC).

19:52

Uzbekistan in space

Uzbekistan and Vast Space to begin new partnership in orbital station projects

Uzbekistan is increasing its involvement in global space research with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Digital Development and U.S. aerospace firm, Vast Space.

02:40

James Watson

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA double helix, dies aged 97

Nobel Prize-winning scientist James Watson, who co-discovered the DNA double-helix structure, has died at 97, his former research lab confirmed.

15:53

Azerbaijani science

Aliyev emphasises science, innovation and unity at ANAS 80th anniversary

A conference marking the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences was held on 3 November, where President Ilham Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan’s growing investment in science, and the country’s technological and geopolitical vision.

16:49

Cosmos

Mysterious comet from deep space is raising big questions at Harvard

A small, silent object from another star is cutting through the Solar System. It’s real, not a film, and one scientist thinks it might be sending a message.