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Here is the news. China's independently developed Third generation superconducting quantum computer origin Woocong has received more than 20 million remote visits globally, passing an important milestone in the country's quantum computing development.
According to the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center, users from Some 139 countries or regions have accessed origin Wukong remotely, with the United States, Russia, Japan and Canada showing the highest levels of user activity.
e. Origin Woo Kong has completed more than 339 ,000 quantum computing tasks, since it went into operation on January 6, 2024.
Covering a wide range of industries such as finance and biomedicine.
The quantum computer is powered by Woocong, a 72 -cubit indigenous superconducting quantum chip.
It is one of the country's most advanced, programmable and deliverable superconducting quantum computers.
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Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary precision therapy technology that can breathe new life into aging or depleted lithium -ion batteries, offering a sustainable solution to extend their lifespan and reduce environmental pollution.
The research led by Peng Huishang and Gao Yue from Fudan University has been published in the journal Nature, when lithium -ion batteries lose their capacity due to the depletion of active lithium ions.
They are often discarded as irreparable.
However, the team has developed a novel approach inspired by medical treatments.
They designed a lithium -carrier molecule which can be injected into degraded batteries to precisely replenish lost lithium ions.
Gao explained that just like treating a human illness, the research team focused on repairing the battery's core issue while preserving its healthy components.
In rigorous tests, batteries treated with the molecular therapy retained near -factory performance even after 12 ,000 to 60 ,000 charge -discharge cycles, a significant improvement over the current industry standard of 500 to 2 ,000 cycles.
Gao said that the new solution not only delays battery retirement, but also slashes resource waste and pollution, noting that the team is now optimizing mass production of the lithium carrier molecule and collaborating with battery manufacturers to commercialize the technology.
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Sichuan Province in Southwest China has recently announced the building of eight new key laboratories with neighboring Chongqing Municipality.
A move to boost scientific and technological development in southwest China.
According to the Sichuan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, the announcement follows a rigorous evaluation process aimed at advancing regional scientific cooperation and technological breakthroughs.
Under the Sichuan Chongqing Joint Innovation Initiative, the laboratories—spanning fields from health care and clean energy to advanced manufacturing and smart agriculture—are designed to leverage the strengths of leading universities, research institutes, and enterprises across both regions.
Notable projects include a pathology diagnosis laboratory, a hydrogen energy production storage and utilization laboratory, as well as a digital transportation and safety laboratory.
In recent years the south -western region spearheaded by Sichuan and Chongqing has emerged as a new Cytek hub as China is reshaping its vast western areas with the goal of creating a new super -region.
The Chengdu Chongqing Economic Circle, in particular, is expected to represent Western China's new growth engine, driven by Cytec innovations.
You're listening to Special English While the world is well acquainted with renowned Chinese archaeological discoveries like the Terracotta Army, the secrets surrounding the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, remain largely shrouded in mystery.
The mystery, however, is gradually being unraveled, thanks to a newly -launched extended reality show in Xi 'an in northwest China's Shanxi Province, where the mausoleum is situated.
Deng Xiaojun, a local resident, recently immersed himself in this experience.
Donning an all -in -one virtual reality headset, Deng described it as though he were entering the Emperor's burial chamber and witnessing the legendary sight of a coffin floating on a sea of mercury.
Dang said, the experience is truly remarkable, adding that the Qin Shi Huang mausoleum, as the creative vision of modern minds.
The show is part of a growing array of immersive experiences across the country.
The increasing sophistication and rising popularity of these digital shows have injected fresh energy into China's culture and tourism market.
The show features technologies including 3D modeling, panoramic animation, and VR.
In addition to video and audio experiences, the show also simulates smell, heat, wind and rain, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the recreated scenes.
During its first nine days of trial operation, the show drew more than four hundred visitors.
According to the 2024 white paper on the development of China's immersive industry, released in May 2024, the consumer market size of the immersive industry in China, reached 92 .7 billion yuan, about $12 .9 billion by the end of 2023, and was expected to exceed 100 billion yuan in 2024.
The white paper presented by the Ileuthian International Immersive Industry Platform defines the immersive industry as including escape rooms, script murder games, immersive performances, as well as virtual reality shows, light and shadow art exhibitions, immersive indoor theme parks and various other entertainment ventures.
By the end of 2023, there were 32 ,024 immersive experience projects across the country, creating almost 928 ,000 jobs.
The white paper stressed that the rapid expansion of the industry highlights the Chinese government's push for industrial restructuring and the development of new quality productive forces.
At the same time the industry meets the deeper cultural needs of the Chinese people using modern technology to bring to life and preserve their cultural heritage.
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China has completed the construction of 2132 quiet communities across the country as part of its efforts to tackle noise pollution.
According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, relevant, the initiative aims to create residential areas with reduced noise levels to ensure improved sleep quality for residents, addressing one of the most common environmental complaints in urban areas.
By the end of 2024, the Ministry had also expanded its noise monitoring network, installing 4 ,005 automatic monitoring stations across 338 cities at or above prefecture level in In a significant regulatory move, approximately 177 ,000 industrial enterprises have been brought under a noise -emissions permit system, which will achieve full coverage by the end of 2025.
In 2024, 11 provincial level regions designated a total area of over 860 square kilometres as noise -sensitive building zones.
According to the Ministry, urban noise levels have improved over the past 5 years with compliance rates for both daytime and nighttime noise standards trending upward in designated functional zones.
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You may have do you know the Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi from the third century BC also touched the definitions of reality versus illusion in his dream?
You may have read about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but do you know there's almost a Chinese equivalent to that, which has also inspired one of the most famous orchestral music works appealing to western ears.
All these have something to do with an insect—the butterfly.
It's a symbol of love in Chinese culture.
The butterfly lovers, Liang Zhu, is perhaps the best -known folktale in this regard.
The story tells of two Chinese lovers, who could not get married in their lifetime, due to different family backgrounds and turned into a butterfly couple after their death.
It is often regarded as the Chinese equivalent of Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
It's set around the fourth century, when women were not allowed to go to school.
A named Zhu Yingtai, disguises herself as a man in order to study at school.
She meets her schoolmate, Liang Shanboer, who is from a poor family background.
They study together for three years, during which their relationship strengthens.
Dear Yingtai, reveals her true identity, and the two pledge to marry, even without parental consent.
But Dear Yingtai, is already engaged to a man her parents had arranged for her.
The young couple can't do anything to break the rule.
Liang Xianbo dies of depression.
On the day Zhu Yingtai is to be married, whirlwinds prevent the wedding procession from going beyond Liang's tomb.
Zhu Yingtai leaves the procession to pay her respects.
Suddenly, Liang's tomb splits apart and Zhu Yingtai dives into it without any hesitation.
After a strong storm, a pair of butterflies emerges from the tomb and flies away.
This is the story of the butterfly lovers.
It also inspired the butterfly lovers Violin Concerto, which is perhaps one of the most famous orchestral works of Chinese music that appeals to Western ears.
The butterfly also represents a philosophical classic – the Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi's butterfly dream.
One day, Zhuangzi woke up from a dream.
There he was, solid, and unmistakably him.
He wondered if he was the man who dreamed of being a butterfly, or a butterfly, dreaming of being a man.
See, Similarly, it has long been the discussion of reality vs. illusion, a dream in a dream.
Sounds familiar? It's perhaps what the film Inception talks about.
Next time, when you wonder about a dream in a dream, it won't hurt to know that it was all thanks to a butterfly.
The butterfly also symbolizes a happy soul, or the undying bond, between two young hearts.
That's why Chinese couples have butterfly images at home, including for wedding decorations, chinaware, embroidery pieces, and so on.
In many other cultures, the butterfly represents love and happiness too.
Some symbolize wealth, honour and good fortune.
Some picture it as the carrier of the spirit of the dead.
Sometimes we are fascinated with butterflies.
butterflies. The transformation from a caterpillar to a beautiful creature is so amazing.
As the pioneering authority on the field identification of butterflies, Geoffrey Glassberg says, Others—beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable—butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life, and everyone deserves a little sunshine.
Sometimes, however, we are prudent about the butterfly effect.
effect. Every small decision, and everything we do, has a profound effect on everyone and everything around us.
We want to make sure the butterfly effect has a good outcome.
Let me share two famous quotes about the butterfly.
One is from American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, 5.
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
6. It's more like chicken soup for the soul.
How about this? From the greatest boxer, Muhammad Ali, Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.
Wishing you all the best In becoming, the greatest yourself.
Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.
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China's independently developed third -generation superconducting quantum computer, Origen Woo Kong, has received more than 20 million remote visits globally, passing an important milestone in the country's quantum computing development.
According to the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Centre, users from 139 countries or regions have accessed Origin Wukong remotely with the United States, Russia, Japan, and Canada showing the highest levels of user activity.
Origin Wukong has completed more than 339 ,000 quantum computing tasks since it went into operation on January 6, 2024, covering a wide range of industries such as finance and biomedicine.
The quantum computer is powered by WU -Kong, a 72 -cubit indigenous superconducting quantum chip.
It is one of the country's most advanced, programmable and deliverable superconducting quantum computers.
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Shh! Listen up! Can you hear the heartbeat of our world?
It's vibrant and pulsating with the essence of life itself.
From the stem of trees, to the gurgle of rivers.
From From the silent strength of mountains, to the icy whispers of pleasures, even the solid ground beneath our feet.
And right there in the midst of all, beats the heart of humanity.
What if those other heartbeats were to stop?
Would hours keep on ticking?
