24 h. ago Nasa astronauts finally back on Earth after 9 months stuck in space

Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Suni Williams splashed down off Florida coast on Tuesday after bungled test flight left them stranded on the ISS.

Technology

42 h. ago Chinese nuclear scientists identify flaw in Nasa’s lunar reactor design

China could power ahead of the US in the moon race thanks to a few structural differences in its lunar base reactor, engineers say.

Events

44 h. ago Scientists think they’ve finally figured out how iguanas got to Fiji

Most modern-day iguanas live in the Americas – thousands of miles and one giant ocean away from the collection of remote Pacific islands.

Politics

51 h. ago Professor deported to Lebanon supported Hezbollah leader, US says

US visa holder Dr Rasha Alawieh was removed after US officials found photos of Hezbollah figure on her phone.

Politics

57 h. ago China plan to boost consumption, scientists turn tumours to ‘pork’: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s new policy to boost consumer spending to a pioneering cancer treatment, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Politics

66 h. ago Chinese scientists turn tumours into ‘pork’ in radical cancer treatment

Researchers in China have used the body’s own immune system to kill cancerous cells in a pioneering new therapy.

Science

66 h. ago Chinese scientists turn tumours to ‘pork’ in radical cancer treatment

Chinese scientists turn tumours to ‘pork’ in radical cancer treatment  South China Morning Post

Science

3 d. ago Can the US ban them all? China just identified a quadrillion possible fentanyl compounds

As the US struggles to keep ahead of the deadly fentanyl trade, Chinese scientists create a simple way to identify new variants.

Politics

4 d. ago Frank Lloyd Wright’s last house, just built from 1959 plans, is open for overnight stays

6 decades after the American architect delivered plans for ‘Project #5909’ it has finally been built in Ohio. RiverRock is accepting bookings.

Politics

4 d. ago US lawmakers urge Trump to address pending adoptions from China when he meets Xi

Nearly 270 American families who had already been in the process hope ‘children may finally be united’ stateside with prospective parents.

Politics

5 d. ago China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka

The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.

Events

5 d. ago Chinese scientists create nuclear battery that could last for a century

Battery based on carbon is designed to last 50 years and could be used to power pacemakers, spacecraft and devices in extreme environments.

Events

5 d. ago Can Trump and China’s contrasting economic visions finally settle state vs market debate?

Beyond political and other concerns, the US and Chinese approaches to their economies have intellectual roots stretching back centuries.

Economics

6 d. ago Skull fragments found in Spain point to previously unknown ancient humans

Scientists say bones could be from the earliest human face of Western Europe.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?

Japan’s attempts to seek a tariff reprieve do not seem to have moved Trump’s administration, analysts note.

Politics

7 d. ago Have Chinese scientists just dashed humanity’s last hopes to win in air combat?

Have Chinese scientists just dashed humanity’s last hopes to win in air combat?  South China Morning Post

Politics

8 d. ago China’s answer to ‘drill, baby, drill’, top scientist dies: SCMP daily highlights

From Zhao Leji’s absence at the ‘two sessions’ closing to China’s energy security, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Events

8 d. ago Was sudden death of top Chinese materials scientist due to ‘insane’ workload?

Social media post said to be by Liu Yongfeng’s wife calls for health protections for scientists after Zhejiang University professor died last week at 47.

Events

9 d. ago Andy Lau line in Singapore parliament sparks debate over minister’s ‘frustration’

The country’s manpower minister had used a Hong Kong film anecdote to rebuff an opposition member pressing for employment figures.

Politics

9 d. ago China dad who creates robot toys for son praised by nation’s top diplomat Mao Ning

Father-son team develop array of impressive mechanised figures from cheap, second-hand materials, attract widespread interest on social media.

Politics