China’s genetically modified sweet tomatoes, AI robot lifeguards: 5 top science stories
From genetically enhanced tomatoes to advanced satellite imaging and 6G radiation fears for fertility, here are five of our recent China science stories.
Rising in-flight thefts trigger ‘growing concern’ among Asia-Pacific airlines: aviation body
Hong Kong police are also battling growing trend, noting a 75 per cent increase in crime on city-bound flights in first 10 months of 2024.
Nationalistic Chinese bloggers warned over costs of shouting down scientists
Renowned scientists such as physicist He Zuoxiu and Fields Medal winner Yau Shing-Tung have been subjected to online attacks.
Singapore, state-of-the-art submersibles and Sylvia Earle’s depth-defying dream
Renowned US marine biologist Sylvia Earle has a vision of Singapore as a hub for groundbreaking underwater exploration.
Economist on Trump’s trade war redux, Hollywood star Rosamund Pike loves Mandarin: 6 most-read stories of the week
Here are six of our most popular stories from the past seven days. Find out what people have been reading the most on SCMP.com.
Qantas Airbus A380 flew for 294 hours with tool left inside engine
An investigation by Australia revealed that the device had been inside one of the plane’s four engines since last December.
China’s C919 order backlog raises urgency for foreign-part acquisitions, new suppliers
Officials hope to eventually source hi-tech plane components domestically to drive industrial self-sufficiency, but for now overseas producers are essential.
Indigenous dialect in Indonesia saved by Korea’s alphabet
The dialect is used by around 80,000 people.
US senators seek investigation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX contracts over Russia’s Putin ties
Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen flag national security risks after Musk reportedly held talks with the Russian president.
Xi Jinping weighs pros and cons of China’s shrinking population
Excerpts of speech to economic officials last year reveal Chinese leader’s views on reduced workforce and pressure on resources.