China's 'Artificial Sun' Starts New Experiments
China's new-generation "artificial sun" Huanliu-3 tokamak has launched a new round of physical experiments, incorporating for the first time a digital twin system independently developed by the China National Nuclear Corporation.
Breakthrough in Thyroid Cancer Imaging
Chinese researchers have developed an imaging technique for accurately locating metastatic lesions in medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), using a new class of radiopharmaceuticals called covalent targeted radioligands (CTR). This approach could improve diagnosis and treatment precision for MTC.
China Launches Largest Carbon-Fiber Ferry
On November 4, China launched the "New Pearl 3," a 500-seat carbon-fiber high-speed ferry in Guangzhou. Built with lithium batteries and solar panels, the vessel can run at a speed of up to 33 knots, saves fuel and has reduced emissions.
New Molecule Synthesis Breaks Century-Old Chemistry Rule
According to Live Science, scientists have synthesized a type of molecule previously deemed too unstable, breaking the century-old Bredt's Rule, which prohibits double bonds at bridgehead positions in certain molecules, paving the way for new drug development.
Ancient Maya City Found in Mexico Using Lidar
Researchers have uncovered a large, ancient Maya city called "Balamkú" on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula using light detection and ranging (Lidar) technology. The site, includes pyramidal temples, dating back over 1,500 years to the Classic Period of Maya civilization.
WHO Lists Top Pathogens Needing New Vaccines
On November 5, a new World Health Organization study identified 17 pathogens that regularly cause diseases in communities as top priorities for new vaccine development. This is the first global effort to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on criteria that included regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk, and socioeconomic impact.