China science, technology news summary — July 21
According to the academy, Taiji-1, China’s first satellite to conduct experiments on key technologies related to space-based gravitational wave detection, has completed all preset experimental tasks. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks on Monday while…
BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.
SPACE SCIENCE FINDINGS
The Chinese Academy of Sciences on Tuesday released details of the most recent scientific achievements from its space science programs, including space-based gravitational wave detection, space microgravity experiments, and the observation of black-hole explosions.
According to the academy, Taiji-1, China’s first satellite to conduct experiments on key technologies related to space-based gravitational wave detection, has completed all preset experimental tasks.
SJ-10, China’s first satellite to conduct microgravity experiments, has for the first time achieved the development of a cell embryo to a blastocyst under microgravity conditions.
ADVANCING BASIC RESEARCH
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for advancing reform of the scientific research project review and evaluation mechanism to encourage researchers to devote themselves to basic research.
Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks on Monday while presiding over a symposium at the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Li underlined the core position of innovation in the country’s modernization endeavor, calling for stimulating the enthusiasm of the whole of society for innovation through deepening reform.
PERSONAL HYGIENE IN SPACE
Three Chinese astronauts have been living and working in China’s space station core module Tianhe for more than a month. The astronauts have the same personal hygiene needs as people on Earth, but see to them in different ways due to their microgravity environment.
A video released on June 23 shows how the astronauts start their day. Tang Hongbo uses face wipes to clean himself, squeezes toothpaste directly into his mouth, and swallows it after brushing his teeth.
The astronauts heat wet towels to wipe their bodies. As for washing their hair, they put on shower caps, massage their hair with rinse-free shampoo, and towel dry. Enditem
