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  • Unique Acoustic Technology in Ancient China

    In his book Dream Pool Essays, Shen Kuo documented an intriguing ancient Chinese practice of using cowhide arrow quivers as both storage for arrows and makeshift pillows. When these quivers were placed on the ground, their hollow interiors allowed people to hear faint sounds of individuals and horses several miles away. The underlying spirit of scientific creativity serves as a wellspring of wisdom and inspiration for modern endeavors.

  • Extracting Copper from Water: The Earliest Hydrometallurgy

    Legend has it that there was a spring in the present day Yanshan county, Jiangxi province, where the water was not sweet but bitter. Local villagers discovered that through boiling this spring water, they could extract gleaming yellow copper. Intrigued, Shen Kuo (1031-1095) traveled to witness this process and documented it in his book Dream Pool Essays.

  • Defending Territory Requires Accurate Maps

    Shen Kuo utilized the Shouling Tu — the most accurate administrative map in that era — as evidence to demonstrate that the contested mountain was situated south of the Baigou River, firmly establishing it as part of the territory of the Song dynasty. The Shouling Tu, which was drawn by Shen in twelve years, played an important role in defending the territory.

  • Black Tea: China's Gift to the World

    Black tea originated in China and spread to the world. Today, it accounts for more than 80 percent of the global tea market.

  • Sipping Green Tea in Spring

    For tea enthusiasts, the changing of seasons is a prelude to the much awaited first cup of spring tea. Sipping fresh green tea in early spring seems to physically herald the arrival of the season of blossoms. Among all tea categories, green tea is the first to hit market shelves each year, and the most produced and consumed tea in China, accounting for 50-60 percent of total tea sales.

  • Bell and Drum Towers: Echoing the Sound of History

    The Bell and Drum Towers, located at the northern tip of the Beijing Central Axis, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, play a significant role in the city planning of ancient Beijing.

  • Ancient Jade Masks Highlight Dawenkou Culture

    As one of China's top 10 new archaeological discoveries of 2023, the Wangzhuang site, located in Yongcheng city of Henan province, has a total area of about 630,000 square meters.

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Xi Congratulates Science and Technology Daily on Its 40th Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the Science and Technology Daily on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its founding.

No-driver Monster Mine Truck Walks Sideways

The Shuanglin K7, a pioneer driverless electric-powered mining truck, recently made its debut in Shanghai. Equipped with a Level 4 autonomous driving system and boasting outstanding maneuverability, the 248-tonne vehicle is capable of moving sideways like a crab and performing in-situ U-turns.

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