Some 4,000 delegates from over 150 countries and regions gathered in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, for the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves and discussed ways to protect biosphere reserves and achieve sustainable development.

An international telescope collaboration has unveiled new, detailed images of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy M87, revealing a dynamic environment with changing polarization patterns near the black hole. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, including astronomers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has published the images and results in the latest issue of Astronomy & Astrophysics.

"China's biosphere reserves, which I know very well, increasingly embody the core of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) vision -- people and nature can thrive together," said a UNESCO official. Antonio Abreu, secretary of the MAB Programme of UNESCO, made the remarks during an interview with Xinhua ahead of the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, which will take place in Hangzhou, China, from Sept. 22 to 25.

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a new, soft and movable implantable electrode that could overcome some of the biggest challenges holding back brain-computer interfaces. The study, led by researchers from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Donghua University, which is located in Shanghai, was recently published in the journal Nature.

China on Saturday launched the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT). Situated on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, this project aims to enhance the country's capabilities in exploring the cold, hidden universe by establishing a high-precision facility that addresses a notable gap in its existing astronomical infrastructure.

Home to hundreds of Allium species, the Kunming Center of the China-Uzbekistan Global Allium Garden stands as a model of Sino-Uzbek cooperation in advancing global biodiversity conservation under the Belt and Road Initiative. A cooperation project of the Kunming Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the garden is the world's first specialized garden dedicated to the collection, conservation and exhibition of Allium species.

Chinese scientists recently carried out the "Jimu-1" tethered balloon atmospheric observation experiment in Lulang, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which is expected to provide a new perspective for unraveling the mysteries of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem.

A new study by Chinese researchers has revealed how fast theropod dinosaurs could run during the Cretaceous period. By analyzing fossilized tracks, they identified the fastest-known Cretaceous theropod, which could reach speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour, according to a study published in Science China Earth Sciences.

A team of Chinese scientists has developed the first hydride ion prototype battery, laying a solid foundation for China's green energy development. The team's findings were published on Wednesday in the journal Nature.

The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) will be held in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, from Sept. 22 to 25, according to Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This marks the first time the conference is being held in Asia, said He Hongping, vice president of CAS, at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday. The event will bring together some 4,000 delegates from over 150 countries and regions.

Chinese scientists have revealed for the first time the three-dimensional structure of the light energy utilization system of Coccolithophores, a famous photosynthetic organism, shedding light on designing new photosynthetic proteins to cope with climate change. The research findings were published as the cover story in the journal Science on Friday.

To accurately identify cancer cells, a research team led by Han Shuo from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has applied proximity labeling technology from chemical biology research to disease treatment. They have successfully constructed an engineered nanozyme that responds to deep-red light or ultrasound, which is described as a "nano-tagging robot" that can precisely identify cancer cells, according to Han.

Chinese researchers have recently systematically interpreted the manuring principles of ancient China from the perspective of an ancient Chinese philosophical framework, according to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

When scientists established China's first ecosystem research station for temperate steppe on this vast grassland 46 years ago, it took a five-hour drive to the nearest town just to make a phone call. Today, the scene has changed dramatically: drones soar overhead, satellites monitor from space, and LiDAR technology meticulously scans the vegetation below. This integrated network is aimed at safeguarding the grasslands of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China.

Chinese researchers have developed a hybrid framework to trace sources and change of on-road carbon dioxide emissions in real time with 30-meter resolution, according to a research article recently published in the journal Sustainable Cities and Society.This technology is being applied in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, and is expected to be used in more cities in the future to assess and promote carbon dioxide reduction on urban roads.

Chinese researchers have newly unveiled the effects of irrigation-soil texture interaction in agricultural production in arid regions, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This new study sheds light on the sustainable development of arid agricultural ecosystems, according to the NIEER.

A new study has uncovered the key role of ocean-atmosphere coupling in enhancing Eurasian cold waves triggered by Arctic sea ice loss, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The study was jointly conducted by researchers at NIEER, the University of Exeter, and Lanzhou University.

CAS Space, a rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is finishing research and development on its new carrier rocket model, Kinetica 2, and plans to conduct its maiden flight before the end of 2025. The Kinetica 2 is a medium-lift, liquid-fuel rocket and the second launch vehicle developed by CAS Space, following Kinetica 1.