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Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Scientists in China may have found a way to drastically improve the performance of thermal batteries, which would dramatically improve their military applications. Thermal batteries can function effectively in extreme temperatures that traditional batteries cannot, meant to withstand heat up to 660 to 1,020 degrees Fahrenheit. By utilizing molten salt electrolytes, thermal batteries

China’s smartphone market declined 3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, extending its adjustment phase amid intensified competition, according to research firm Omdia. Vivo led shipments with 11.8 million units and an 18% market share, followed by Huawei with 10.5 million units (16%). Apple ranked third with 10.1 million units...

Science & Nature Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of technological innovations at the site of Xigou in China’s Henan province, dating to between 160,000 and...

China’s PBOC Issues ‘Action Plan’ to Strengthen Digital Yuan Starting January 2026 Author Sujha Sundararajan Author Sujha Sundararajan Part of the Team Since Jun 2023 About Author Sujha has been recognised as 🟣 Women In Crypto 2024 🟣 by BeInCrypto for her leadership in crypto journalism. Last updated:  December 29, 2026 The People’s Bank of

Home World News Blink and you miss it: China’s maglev train reaches 700 kmph in two seconds China’s National University of Defence Technology set a world record as its superconducting maglev train hit 700 kmph in two seconds, showcasing advanced electromagnetic acceleration technology. By Asmita Pant  December 27, 2025, 6:25:20 PM IST (Published) 1 Min

Journalist Posted: December 18, 2025 Heading into 2026, the market looks to be setting up a clear divergence. On one side, the tone is still risk-off. Bitcoin [BTC] hasn’t reclaimed levels since the October crash, dropping the share of supply in profit from 98% before the sell-off to around 63% now. That’s a real squeeze