China’s ‘explosive’ ironmaking breakthrough achieves 3,600-fold productivity boost

China’s ‘explosive’ ironmaking breakthrough achieves 3,600-fold productivity boost

After more than a decade of intensive research in China, a groundbreaking new ironmaking technology is poised to revolutionise the global steel manufacturing industry. The new method involves injecting finely ground iron ore powder into an extremely hot furnace, triggering an “explosive chemical reaction”, according to the engineers involved in the project. The result is…

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From kicked ball sport to earliest form of golf, 4 Chinese sports leave lasting legacy

From kicked ball sport to earliest form of golf, 4 Chinese sports leave lasting legacy

Like music and storytelling, sports are a fundamental part of human experience, originating with our ancient ancestors as they built civilisations. As these sports evolved, some surprisingly resemble today’s competitions. In ancient China, many games from thousands of years ago still connect with modern sports. Here are four examples of ancient Chinese sports that have…

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