WEEKLY REVIEW (December 2 - January 7)
China's Largest Offshore Solar-hydrogen Farm Kicks Off
China's largest offshore solar-hydrogen farm, the Rudong offshore photovoltaic-hydrogen energy storage project in Jiangsu province in east China, commenced operation on December 31, 2024. This marked the launch of China's first comprehensive energy utilization and coastal ecological management project, integrating photovoltaic power generation, hydrogen production, hydrogen refueling and energy storage.
Study Shows Immune & Metabolic Shifts in Climbers
Chinese researchers have recently detected dynamic changes that occur in both the human immune system and metabolism during high-altitude climbing, offering a fresh perspective on the physiological challenges faced by mountaineers at high altitudes. Researchers utilized cellular omics and mass spectrometry detection techniques to examine multi-omics changes in 11 high-altitude climbers as they ascended.
Fastest CR450 High-speed Train Prototype Unveiled
A prototype of the CR450 bullet train that will run at 400 kilometers per hour debuted in Beijing on December 29, 2024. The CR450 is capable of running at 450 kilometers per hour in tests, highlighting China's cutting-edge advancements in rail technology.
Global Warming Harming Earth's Water Cycle: Report
Record-breaking temperatures in 2024 drove extremes in the global water cycle, resulting in major flooding and droughts, according to the 2024 Global Water Monitor Report published by an international research team on January 6. They found that rising temperatures as a result of climate change are changing how water moves around the planet.
Hundreds of Dinosaur Footprints Found in UK Quarry
Researchers have uncovered hundreds of dinosaur footprints dating back to the middle Jurassic era in a quarry in Oxfordshire, southern England, showing that reptiles such as the nine-meter predator Megalosaurus moved along enormous tracks. Researchers have now unearthed about 200 large footprints at the site, making this the biggest dinosaur trackway ever found in the UK.
