China officially declares ‘new space race has begun’ to conquer the moon

The Chinese space agency has officially declared that the US is a competitor on the moon for the first time. The shocking decision by the Chinese National Space Administration comes after they have vehemently stated that they will never compete with the US. 3 An image taken by the ‘mobile camera’ carried by the Chang’e-6 … Read more

China officially declares ‘new space race has begun’ to conquer the moon

The Chinese space agency has officially declared that the US is a competitor on the moon for the first time. The shocking decision by the Chinese National Space Administration comes after they have vehemently stated that they will never compete with the US. An image taken by the ‘mobile camera’ carried by the Chang’e-6 probe … Read more

Chinese scientists find tenacious moss that can survive and thrive on Mars

Adding a small amount of water brought the moss back to life within seconds and resumed photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide into the oxygen and carbohydrates essential to human survival on any planet, the researchers wrote. “While there is still a long way to go to create self-sustaining habitats on other planets, we have the great … Read more

Pressure is increasing on Beijing to allow the renminbi to weaken

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Market pressure on the People’s Bank of China to allow the renminbi to weaken is mounting as traders bet the yawning gap with U.S. borrowing costs will lead more investors to sell the Chinese currency. … Read more