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Never-before-seen vampire squid species discovered in twilight zone of South China Sea
Scientists discover what appears to be the second known living species of vampire squid swimming in deep water off Hainan island, China.
Near-indestructible moss can survive gamma rays and liquid nitrogen
This little moss withstands deadly blasts of radiation, extreme cold and dehydration — and could probably survive on Mars.
China rover returns historic samples from far side of the moon — and they may contain secrets to Earth's deep past
China's Chang'e-6 lunar module has returned from the moon's far side with samples in a historic mission. Its success is a key step toward understanding our planet's early history, and a milestone in the race with the U.S. to reach the moon's south pole.
Ming dynasty shipwrecks hide a treasure trove of artifacts in the South China Sea, excavation reveals
Researchers have retrieved hundreds of artifacts, including porcelain items, copper coins and ornate pieces of pottery.
China lands Chang'e 6 sample-return probe on far side of the moon
China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft successfully touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday (June 2). China has now landed two missions on the moon's mysterious far side.
China's secret space plane has released another unknown object over Earth
China's mysterious Shenlong space plane has released an unidentified object in orbit — the seventh such object released in the past six months. The U.S. Space Force is monitoring the situation.
Whooping cough outbreaks: Why is pertussis on the rise in several countries?
Notable outbreaks of whooping cough, or pertussis, have raised concern in some countries.
China's 'heavenly pits': The giant sinkholes that have ancient forests growing within
China's southwestern karst landscape is pockmarked with dozens of enormous sinkholes that look like they were made with a cookie cutter — and scientists keep finding new ones.
Grave robbers looted lavish 1,800-year-old tombs in China — but missed this one
Archaeologists think the people in the tombs, dated to the Han dynasty, were all from the same wealthy family.
China has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal
A tiny, previously undisclosed lunar rover has been spotted strapped to the side of China's moon-bound Chang'e 6 lander in newly released pre-launch photos. The true purpose of the rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon's far side, remains a mystery.
