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China launches unmanned Shenzhou 8 for first space dockingBeijing (AFP) Nov 1, 2011 China said it successfully launched an unmanned spacecraft on Tuesday, taking its next step towards the goal of building its first space station by 2020. The Shenzhou VIII blasted off from the Gobi desert in China's northwest, the state Xinhua news agency said, separating from its carrier rocket, a modified Long March-2F, about 200 kilometres above the earth. It is due to join with the Tiangong-1 or "Heavenly Palace", possibly within days, in what would be the country's first space docking with ... read more |
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 China mulls over sending female "taikonauts" into space China is considering sending female astronauts into space during its space docking missions next year, a chief designer for the astronaut program said Monday. Two female astronauts have been s ... more | .. |
 Heads "up" for Chinese approach to key space maneuver Docking may be a decades-old space technology in the eyes of veteran aerospace watchers and fans, but seeing how China is going to do it will be a new experience. China launched Shenzhou-8 Tue ... more | .. |
 China's satellite launch base upgraded ahead of Shenzhou-8 mission China upgraded its satellite launch center in the northwest Gobi desert to ensure that the launch of the Shenzhou-8 spacecraft, went smoothly, a senior engineer said Sunday. Beijing Special En ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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 Aerospace officials confident in space docking despite degree of difficulty Aerospace officials are confident of a successful space rendezvous and docking between orbiters, despite the inherent challenges and risks, a spokeswoman for China's manned space program said at a p ... more | .. |
 China's first manual space docking hopefully 2012 China plans to fulfill its first ever manual space docking by 2012, probably with women astronauts. Between the two spacecraft launches, which are scheduled both in 2012 for space docking attempts, ... more | .. |
 China to conduct another manned space mission by 2012 A China manned space program spokeswoman said here Monday that China is going to conduct another manned space mission by 2012. Spokeswoman Wu Ping said at a press briefing Monday morning that ... more | .. |
Sweet Dreams for Tiangong At some point in 2012, astronauts will board China's first space laboratory, Tiangong 1. This will probably mark the longest Chinese human spaceflight so far, with astronauts expected to live on boa ... more |
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ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance
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German-Chinese SIMBOX ready for launch A very special space breakthrough is approaching; on 31 October at 23:00 CET (1 November at 06:00 local time) the Chinese spacecraft Shenzhou-8 will be launched on board a Long March rocket from the ... more | .. |
  British aide accuses China, Russia over cyber attacks A British government advisor accused China and Russia on Monday of being behind cyber attacks on other states, ahead of a major London conference designed to agree some global rules on cyberspace. ... more | .. |
  Commentary: New world order? Is China now emerging as banker to the rest of the world? ... more | .. |
  S. Korea's new nuclear envoy to visit China South Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday its new nuclear envoy would visit China this week to discuss ways to revive long-stalled regional talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament. ... more |
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 China won't save Europe: Xinhua commentary China's state media Sunday warned that the country will not be a "saviour" to Europe, as President Hu Jintao left for an official visit to the region including a G20 summit. ... more | .. |
 China deports 5,000 N.Korea refugees annually: activists China repatriates about 5,000 North Korean refugees each year even though they often face harsh punishment on their return, South Korean activists said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Altitude sickness worst in northern India A region of northern India has been called the world's worst place for altitude sickness, and scientists say nobody knows exactly why. ... more | .. |
  Pro-Tibetan protester, Chinese clash in Austria A pro-Tibetan protester was jostled by pro-China demonstrators who tried to snatch her Tibetan flag Monday during Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to Austria, witnesses said. ... more |
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Quantum factors elevate plant energy transport efficiency
Small temperature rise could triple Earth heat hazard
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  Scientists make human blood protein from rice Scientists at a Chinese university said Monday they can use rice to make albumin, a protein found in human blood that is often used for treating burns, traumatic shock and liver disease. ... more | .. |
  Beijing air pollution 'hazardous': US embassy Air pollution in Beijing reached "hazardous" levels on Monday, the US embassy said, as thick smog blanketed the city for the third day running, forcing the closure of highways and cancellation of flights. ... more | .. |
 China police detain 72 over tax riots Police in China have detained 72 people after thousands rioted in an eastern manufacturing city in what began as a protest over taxes, local authorities said. ... more | .. |
 New drug targets revealed from giant parasitic worm genome sequence Scientists have identified the genetic blueprint of the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris suum, revealing potential targets to control the devastating parasitic disease. Ascariasis which affects m ... more |
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 Hong Kong court rules against playground noise A Hong Kong school has lost an appeal against a noise abatement order issued after a neighbour complained about the daily ruckus emanating from its playground, reports said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China artist Ai Weiwei gets multi-million tax bill Chinese authorities on Tuesday ordered artist Ai Weiwei to pay 15 million yuan ($2.36 million) in alleged back taxes in what the vocal rights activist called an effort to "crush" him. ... more | .. |
  China's 'warrior of the sands' battles deserts Using a tried and tested method, Wang Youde digs into a sand dune to build small square ramparts out of straw in which plants designed to check the desert's relentless advance will take root. ... more | .. |
  Walker's World: Euro for sale Welcome to the new euro, a wholly owned subsidiary of China, Inc. ... more |
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  Saab's Chinese buyers present ambitious plan, heavy funding Saab will turn a profit by the end of 2014, under an ambitious plan laid out on Monday by two Chinese companies aiming to buy the insolvent Swedish carmaker and offering substantial long-term funding. ... more | .. |
 China pledges 'active support' for debt-stricken Europe China pledged active support for debt-stricken Europe and said it was convinced the EU could work through its current crisis as President Hu Jintao visited Monday ahead of a G20 meeting. ... more | .. |
  Air China And Boeing Conduct First Chinese Sustainable Biofuel Flight Air China, Boeing, and Chinese and U.S. aviation energy partners conducted China's first sustainable biofuel flight. The two-hour mainland flight from Beijing Capital International Airport was witne ... more | .. |
  China railways ministry to get 200 bn yuan China's cash-strapped railways ministry will receive 200 billion yuan ($31.5 billion) in financial support to help fund projects, the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday. ... more |
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  China manufacturing growth slows in October Manufacturing activity in China and other Asian economies remained weak in October, surveys showed Tuesday, as US and European economic woes hit demand for clothes, shoes and electronic gadgets. ... more | .. |
Europe's fears over China overblown, experts say Debt-stricken Europe's cry for help has strengthened China's position ahead of a G20 summit, but experts say fears the world's second-largest economy is now calling all the shots are unfounded. ... more | .. |
  Oil prices tumble on Greek referendum, Chinese data Crude oil prices slumped on Tuesday after Greece called for a referendum on its EU bailout deal, raising tensions in the eurozone debt crisis which threatens to hit energy demand, traders said. ... more | .. |
 China to launch spacecraft on Tuesday: Xinhua China said Monday it will launch an unmanned spacecraft on Tuesday, taking its next step towards the goal of building its first space station by 2020. ... more |
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