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New tick-borne virus discovered in China can affect the brain, scientists report
Scientists present evidence of a newly discovered tick-borne virus that can infect humans and potentially invade the brain, in some cases.
Yarlung Tsangpo: The deepest canyon on land hides a tree taller than the Statue of Liberty
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is Earth's largest terrestrial canyon, stretching 314 miles long and almost 20,000 feet from top to bottom at its deepest point in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
China's Chang'e 5 rover detects hints of water on the moon
The hydrated molecules were found inside a rock sample retrieved by China's Chang'e 5 mission in 2020
New fungal infection discovered in China
Scientists uncovered a species of fungi that had never before been seen in humans. They say warmer temperatures could drive its evolution, for the worse.
Never-before-seen vampire squid species discovered in twilight zone of South China Sea
Scientists discover what appears to be the second known living species of vampire squid swimming in deep water off Hainan island, China.
Near-indestructible moss can survive gamma rays and liquid nitrogen
This little moss withstands deadly blasts of radiation, extreme cold and dehydration — and could probably survive on Mars.
China rover returns historic samples from far side of the moon — and they may contain secrets to Earth's deep past
China's Chang'e-6 lunar module has returned from the moon's far side with samples in a historic mission. Its success is a key step toward understanding our planet's early history, and a milestone in the race with the U.S. to reach the moon's south pole.
Ming dynasty shipwrecks hide a treasure trove of artifacts in the South China Sea, excavation reveals
Researchers have retrieved hundreds of artifacts, including porcelain items, copper coins and ornate pieces of pottery.
