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Mystery rocket that smashed into the moon left 2 craters, NASA says
By Ben Turner last updated
It took NASA two months to find the object after the impact.
Short-necked giraffe relative discovered in China. It used its helmet head to bash rivals.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists uncovered 16.9 million-year-old fossils of the beast.
Chinese scientists call for plan to destroy Elon Musk's Starlink satellites
By Ben Turner published
Microwave jammers, mini-satellites and space lasers could all be used to scuttle Starlink
China is looking for 'other Earths' to colonize
By Ben Turner published
The proposed project plans to use a controversial technique to spot habitable planets.
UK kitchen vase turns out to be $1.8 million Qing-dynasty treasure
By Owen Jarus published
A blue vase decorated with gold and silver that once sat in a kitchen actually belonged to a Chinese emperor and was just sold for $1.8 million.
Ancient Chinese woman faced brutal 'yue' punishment, had foot cut off, skeleton reveals
By Tom Metcalfe published
Archaeologists think the missing foot of a woman buried in China almost 3,000 years ago was amputated as a criminal punishment, according to a new study.
China to complete ‘Heavenly Palace’ and break world record for space launches in 2022
By Scott Dutfield published
It's going to be a busy year for China's space progam.
Enormous beached sperm whale rescued in China. Will it survive?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A stranded sperm whale was still alive when it was found washed ashore near Ningbo, China. A team of rescuers worked around the clock to tow the animal back to sea.
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