Chinese researchers released a super-detailed new map of the moon on Aug. 6, 2026.

    China’s new moon map signals bold space ambitions (…

    When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Chinese researchers have presented a new map of the moon, updating a previous edition based on new scientific findings and recalibrating the moon’s ancient geologic eras. The comprehensive map of the moon, with a scale of 1:5 million,…

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      China Tops US in Supercomputer Race

      (Dreamstime) China has regained the title of home to the world’s fastest supercomputer, a major development in the intensifying technology competition between Beijing and Washington and a sign that Chinese researchers continue to advance despite U.S. export controls targeting advanced computing technologies. Researchers announced Tuesday that LineShine, a new supercomputer operating at the National Supercomputing Center…

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      ‘Resolution revolution’ pioneer Alexey Amunts leaves Max Planck to join China’s SMART

        White House says Biden decision to scrap China Initiative flawed

        The White House’s top science adviser on Wednesday said that the Biden administration’s decision to get rid of the Justice Department’s China Initiative was “damaging”, though stopped short of recommending that it should be fully brought back. Asked by Florida Republican Daniel Webster whether the termination of the programme aimed at combating alleged economic espionage…

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