How Tomato Became the Mother of the Potato
A new study reveals that a 9-million-year-old hybrid between tomato and a potato-like plant created the first tuber-bearing potato, offering fresh insights for global food and plant breeding.
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Beijing Restores Power and Communications After Deadly Rainstorms
Beijing restores power, water, and communications to 312 villages after deadly July rainstorms, with rescue operations ongoing and thousands returning home.
Florida Jury Orders Tesla to Pay $242M Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
Florida jury finds Tesla’s Autopilot partly at fault in a fatal 2019 crash, awarding $242M in damages in a landmark safety verdict.
Global South Takes the Lead: World Health Summit CEO on Equitable Health Governance
World Health Summit CEO Carsten Schicker calls for an equitable, South-led global health governance model with stronger South-South cooperation.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches NASA’s Crew-11 to ISS for Lunar & Biology Research
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched NASA’s Crew-11 aboard Dragon Endeavour to the ISS on a six-month mission to test lunar landing scenarios and advance microgravity research.
China’s Marine Economy Rides a 5.8% Growth Wave in H1 2025
China’s marine economy grew 5.8% in H1 2025, reaching 5.1 trillion yuan output as resource development, shipbuilding and offshore renewables drove expansion.
China Vows Response Over U.S. Cyberattacks
China vows to counter U.S. cyberattacks detailed by CSAC, warning of measures to protect its networks and calling for global cooperation on cybersecurity.
Global Youth Unite in Beijing to Launch Peace Initiative
At a Beijing conference, youth from around the world unveiled the World Youth Peace Initiative, calling for cooperation on peace, climate action and tech for good.
Chinese Mainland Hits 600 Million Generative AI Users, Report Finds
By end of 2024, the Chinese mainland logged over 600 million generative AI users, marking a leap in open-source innovation and sector growth.
Clouds Ground SpaceX’s Crew-11 Launch to the ISS
Thick clouds halted SpaceX’s Crew-11 launch at T-minus 1:07, delaying the international mission to the ISS. Next attempt set for Friday amid tougher weather.