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Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.
2,000-year-old 'celestial calendar' discovered in ancient Chinese tomb
By Tom Metcalfe published
It's the first time written slips linked to the ancient calendar have been found in a tomb.
The Great Wall of China is being held together by 'biocrusts'
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Ancient workers used a blend of organic materials such as mosses and lichen to build the architectural marvel and help protect it from erosion.
Space photo of the week: China's 'heavenly palace' space station looms in 1st complete image
By Harry Baker published
Chinese astronauts recently captured the first clear shot of the completed Tiangong space station as they were leaving the orbiting habitat to return to Earth.
China's respiratory outbreak is 'expected' and not caused by new virus
By Emily Cooke published
Evidence suggests the outbreak is being caused by several known pathogens, the World Health Organization said.
Chinese rocket carrying 'undisclosed' object crashed into the moon and left twin craters, study claims
By Ben Turner published
China has denied that one of their rockets crashed into the moon's surface in 2022, leaving mysterious twin craters behind, but new research adds fresh evidence to the debate.
Headless skeletons in China represent the largest known headhunting massacre from Neolithic Asia
By Soumya Sagar published
Headless skeletons from a 4,100-year-old massacre in China are from victims of the largest known 'headhunt' from Neolithic Asia.
Remains of 2,000-year-old sheep-drawn chariot discovered near 'Terracotta Army' in China
By Tom Metcalfe published
Only the sheep's skeletons remain, but such vehicles appear in Chinese lore.
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