China plans ‘mind-boggling’ geoscience survey to hunt for natural resources

China plans ‘mind-boggling’ geoscience survey to hunt for natural resources

China will start a six-year nationwide geoscience survey in early 2025 aiming to find natural resources to support the country’s quest for self-reliance. The research initiative – called SinoProbe II – is being conducted at a cost of US$1 billion, aiming to create a subterranean map of the country, according to a report on the … Read more

Denisovans: Survival secrets revealed: How Denisovans thrived on top of the world

Denisovans: Survival secrets revealed: How Denisovans thrived on top of the world

A new research has provided significant insights into the lives of Denisovans, an enigmatic group of ancient humans, from thousands of tiny animal bones discovered in Baishiya Karst Cave, China. This site is only the second known location to host Denisovan remains, following the Siberian cave that gave the group its name.As per a report … Read more

The Beijing ultra-cycling boom: riders enjoy day-night adventures on ‘most beautiful roads for cycling’

The Beijing ultra-cycling boom: riders enjoy day-night adventures on ‘most beautiful roads for cycling’

Both enthusiasts and novices realised that there were gloriously scenic routes in their own back garden, rides of up to 200km (125 miles) that could be completed between dawn and dusk. Beijing residents Brendan Mason and Sean Gallagher (right) are keen cyclists and often head out of the city on their bikes. Brendan Mason, 61, … Read more