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China begins building AI supercomputer in space
China has launched the first cluster of satellites for a planned AI supercomputer array. The first-of-its-kind array will enable scientists to perform in-orbit data processing.
'No radio astronomy from the ground would be possible anymore': Satellite mega-swarms are blinding us to the cosmos — and a critical 'inflection point' is approaching
Invisible radiation leaking out of private satellites, like SpaceX's Starlink spacecraft, is disrupting radio astronomers' ability to detect important signals from across the universe. If left unchecked, we could reach an "inflection point" beyond which we can no longer properly study the cosmos, researchers warn.
Newly discovered 'ghost' lineage linked to ancient mystery population in Tibet, DNA study finds
A study of more than 100 genomes from people who lived in ancient China has unmasked a "ghost" in their midst.
China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff
The world’s largest drone "mothership" is getting ready for deployment in June. It’s designed to carry and launch up to 100 drones in a swarm, including kamikaze drones.
'White streak' appears over US as China dumps experimental fuel in space
A recent launch of China's Zhuque-2E rocket triggered a giant white streak of light to appear above at least seven U.S. states after deploying six satellites into low-Earth orbit. The light show, which was visible in at least seven states, was the result of a "fuel dump," experts say.
World's oldest star chart may be 2,300 years old and from China — but not everyone agrees
Is the Star Manual of Master Shi the oldest known astronomical catalog? Experts are divided.
China signs deal with Russia to build a power plant on the moon — potentially leaving the US in the dust
A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be completed by 2036, as NASA talks about scaling back its own lunar ambitions.
