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SCI & TECHSep 9China-Nepal floods; arthritis drug restores alopecia patients’ hair: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in Nepal Within hours of a devastating glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border, a Beijing-based satellite company had already redirected six of its satellites to survey the disaster zone. 2. Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 6World’s most powerful lightning-chasing satellite joins China-Nepal flood relief effortsChina is using the world’s most powerful geostationary weather satellite to track severe thunderstorms over Nepal and deliver real-time intelligence as the two countries continue search and rescue operations following last month’s devastating glacier collapse. The Fengyun‑4C satellite – launched last December and now positioned 36,000km (22,000 miles) above the equator – carries a Lightning Mapping Imager (LMI) that captures 500 frames per second, sifting through 30 gigabits of data every second...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in NepalWithin hours of a devastating glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border, a Beijing-based satellite company had already redirected six of its satellites to survey the disaster zone. The high-resolution radar images they captured revealed a massive collapse site near a remote mountain pass. Unlike optical sensors, radar signals can pierce through haze and cloud, mapping terrain changes with high precision even in the rugged Himalayan plateau. The swift commercial response also underscores a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region in China. Some...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30Why Nepal must dare to dream of spaceThis article discusses why Nepal should consider pursuing aspirations in space. It highlights the potential for the nation to engage in space-related endeavors.kathmandupost.com