3 d. ago China scientists put direct quantum communications tech to test in space flight

China has tested how the core components of a quantum-based network might withstand the rigours of space travel, in what is believed to be the start of efforts to build an integrated space-ground system for ultra-secure communications that do not need encryption keys. A laser module and a phase encoding device, developed at the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, were on board a Yuanxingzhe-1 rocket that reached 2.5km (1.55 miles) during a two-minute vertical flight testing its...

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3 d. ago US still king of critical tech, but China quickly closing gaps: report

The United States continued to lead China in critical technologies, namely artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, semiconductors, space and quantum, according to a report released on Thursday by Harvard University. The authors of the Critical and Emerging Technologies Index, released by the university’s Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs, said the US maintained its competitive edge because of large-scale American public and private investment, a top-notch and diverse...

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8 d. ago Watch a brilliant 'fireball' meteor explode over China on May 28 (video)

Watch a brilliant 'fireball' meteor explode over China on May 28 (video)  Space

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1 week ago China’s New Space Mission Aims to Uncover Solar System’s Deepest Secrets

China’s New Space Mission Aims to Uncover Solar System’s Deepest Secrets  The Daily Galaxy

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2 w. ago US’ Golden Dome missile shield: Pete Hegseth rebuts China’s ‘space militarization’ accusations

US’ Golden Dome missile shield: Pete Hegseth rebuts China’s ‘space militarization’ accusations  Mint

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2 w. ago Scientists discovered a brand new bacteria growing on China’s space station

Scientists discovered a brand new bacteria growing on China’s space station  Boy Genius Report

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2 w. ago China is building a constellation of AI supercomputers in space — and just launched the first pieces

China is building a constellation of AI supercomputers in space — and just launched the first pieces  Live Science

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2 w. ago China’s space ambitions ‘forcing’ Washington’s Golden Dome strategy: commander

General Stephen Whiting tells Chicago forum that Beijing has spent three decades preparing to target US infrastructure.

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2 w. ago China finds a previously unknown microbe on its space station

China finds a previously unknown microbe on its space station  theregister.com

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2 w. ago Michael Alaimo, ‘Space Jam’ and ‘The China Syndrome’ Actor, Dies at 86

Michael Alaimo, ‘Space Jam’ and ‘The China Syndrome’ Actor, Dies at 86  Variety

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2 w. ago China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project

China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project  Fox News

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2 w. ago Trump picks US$175 billion Golden Dome design to block China, Russia threats

US Space Force General Michael Guetlein will lead the ambitious missile shield programme involving a network of satellites.

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2 w. ago Trump picks US$175 billion Golden Dome missile shield to counter China, Russia

US Space Force general will lead the ambitious missile shield programme involving a network of satellites.

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2 w. ago Unidentified Bacterial Strain Discovered Inside China’s Space Station

Unidentified Bacterial Strain Discovered Inside China’s Space Station  Gizmodo

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2 w. ago Unknown strain of bacteria found on China's Tiangong Space Station — and it's developing resistance to space

Unknown strain of bacteria found on China's Tiangong Space Station — and it's developing resistance to space  Live Science

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2 w. ago Mysterious Bacteria Not Found on Earth Are Growing on China’s Space Station

Mysterious Bacteria Not Found on Earth Are Growing on China’s Space Station  futurism.com

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2 w. ago Why China Sent 12 Supercomputers to Space (and What It Really Changes)

Why China Sent 12 Supercomputers to Space (and What It Really Changes)  3DVF

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2 w. ago Unknown Species of Bacteria Discovered in China's Space Station

Unknown Species of Bacteria Discovered in China's Space Station  ScienceAlert

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3 w. ago New strain of bacteria found on China’s Tiangong space station

The microbe developed in a cabin and its discovery could have important implications for the future of space travel.

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3 w. ago Exhibition | Li Shurui, 'Something Comes from Nothing' at White Space, Shunyi, Beijing, China

Exhibition | Li Shurui, 'Something Comes from Nothing' at White Space, Shunyi, Beijing, China  Ocula

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