‘Up or out’: death of bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

‘Up or out’: death of bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

The death of three prominent young scientists from top Chinese universities in recent months has again put the country’s ambitious science goals and ruthless academic system under scrutiny. While none of their institutions has issued any official statement about the deaths, the cases have once again prompted criticism of China’s flawed talent system, which is…

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Earthquakes can power hidden life in the darkest depths of Earth, China-led study finds

Earthquakes can power hidden life in the darkest depths of Earth, China-led study finds

Beneath our feet, in sunless depths once thought barren, a vast and vibrant ecosystem thrives. A groundbreaking study by Chinese and Canadian scientists has revealed the surprising “energy engine” powering this hidden biosphere: the very breaking and grinding of Earth’s crust during earthquakes and tectonic shifts. Forget 19th century French novelist Jules Verne’s fantastical depictions…

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