Joe Biden imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, microchips, batteries, minerals, other imports
The biggest jump is for EVs, with the tariff rate quadrupling, while other imports are seeing levies doubled or being imposed for the first time......»»
Orchid awakening: Unveiling the hormonal choreography behind flower development
Flower development in plants is a complex process influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Hormones like gibberellin (GA) and abscisic acid (ABA) play pivotal roles in regulating this process. In many orchids, including the Chinese Cymb.....»»
White House concerned that personal data of US citizens could be passed to China
The White House is reportedly concerned that three Chinese companies operating cloud services in the US could pass the personal data of US citizens to Beijing. A report citing sources familiar with the issue says that the US Department of Commerce.....»»
Nanoconfined materials developed for efficient fluoride removal from water
A research team led by Prof. Kong Lingtao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an innovative material for the efficient removal of fluoride ions from water. This newly-developed material, a La.....»»
China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first......»»
Canada to curb China EV imports as Trudeau responds to Biden move
Canada plans to curb China EV imports as Trudeau responds to biden move and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announces the start of a 30-day public consultation period — the first stage before Canada can bring in tariffs on Chinese EVs.....»»
China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant......»»
China, France to launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite will blast off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant......»»
Congress passes bill to jumpstart new nuclear power tech
ADVANCE Act heads for Biden's signature, but it may be too little, too late. Enlarge (credit: hrui) Earlier this week, the US Senate passed what's being called the ADVANCE Act, for Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, A.....»»
Study dissects histochemical localization and biosynthesis molecular mechanisms of Bletilla striata polysaccharides
The dry pseudobulb of the plant Bletilla striata Rchb. f. (Orchidaceae), spelled BaiJi in Chinese as an important traditional Chinese medicine, has the effects of astringent hemostasis, detumescence, and promotion of muscle growth......»»
U.S. to ban Kaspersky antivirus software over alleged Russian links
The Biden administration is banning the use of Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity software throughout the U.S. over concerns about Russian interference......»»
Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July
US cites Russian government's "capacity to influence Kaspersky's operations." Enlarge (credit: Kaspersky Lab) The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July, accord.....»»
Transcriptomic insights into Chinese cabbage"s unique morphology
Understanding the genetic mechanisms behind leaf development is crucial for improving crop yields and resilience. In Chinese cabbage, the formation of leafy heads involves complex gene interactions that determine leaf shape and orientation. Despite p.....»»
Groundbreaking discovery: How researchers found remnants of Earth"s primordial crust near Perth
Our planet was born around 4.5 billion years ago. To understand this mind-bendingly long history, we need to study rocks and the minerals they are made of......»»
French-Chinese probe to hunt universe"s biggest explosions
A French-Chinese telescope satellite will blast off this weekend on a mission to hunt down gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe......»»
Why Americans aren’t buying more EVs
Tariffs on Chinese EVs could increase costs while reducing competition. Enlarge (credit: koiguo via Getty) Clint and Rachel Wells had reasons to consider buying an electric vehicle when it came to replacing one of their.....»»
AT&T imposes $10 price hike on most of its older unlimited plans
Price hike paired with data boosts to make "unlimited" plans a bit less limited. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Ronald Martinez) AT&T is imposing $10 and $20 monthly price hikes on users of older unlimited wireless plan.....»»
Solid-state battery with 100x energy density could be used in Apple devices
Apple battery supplier TDK has announced the development of a technology it says could be used in next-gen solid-state batteries to offer one hundred times the energy density of existing ones … more….....»»
U.S. lawmakers seek to reduce China"s dominance of critical mineral supplies for EVs
The new working group in Congress will help propose policies to lower U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals used in a variety of products from semiconductors and wind turbines to electric vehicles......»»
Novel sensor developed for rapid detection of harmful insecticides
A research team led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has constructed a visual sensing platform based on DNA aptamer-based sensing system. This sensor can be used for rapid and q.....»»
Ancient remedies for modern woes: Traditional Chinese medicine and the fight against African swine fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a grave threat to the swine industry, with the virus causing severe economic and agricultural disruptions since its emergence in China in 2018. The disease, transmitted by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), has beco.....»»