New Carrier Rocket Succeeds in 2nd Static Fire Test

China's new-generation manned carrier rocket Long March-10 successfully completed a second static fire test on September 12. This marks a breakthrough in developing the initial prototype of the Long March-10 series of carrier rockets.

Test Satellite Launched for Satellite Internet Technology

China successfully sent a test satellite for satellite Internet technology into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on September 16. The satellite has reached its preset orbit.

DeepSeek-R1 Makes Breakthrough in AI Reasoning

The DeepSeek-AI team published the training method for their open-source AI model DeepSeek-R1 in Nature on September 17. It demonstrates that large language models can significantly enhance their reasoning capabilities through pure reinforcement learning, reducing reliance on human-labeled data. The trained model gives superior performance in verifiable tasks such as mathematics, coding competitions and STEM fields.

Progress Made in the Hunt for Light Dark Matter

A new experiment called QROCODILE, led by the University of Zurich and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has achieved record sensitivity in the hunt for light dark matter. This opens the door to future breakthroughs in one of physics' greatest mysteries.

Real-time Imaging of Brain Activity Achieved in Mice

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created a miniaturized microscope for real-time, high-resolution, non-invasive imaging of brain activity in mice. The first-of-its-kind imaging system, known as DeepInMiniscope, will revolutionize how neuroscientists study the brain.