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Radiation is a major danger of space travel, and with human crews heading back to the Moon it’s important to understand the risks. Now we have the clearest data on that to date, thanks to an instrument onboard the Chinese lunar lander Chang’e-4.

China's CFMoto has announced the biggest, most powerful production motorcycle in Chinese history – a fully appointed luxury grand tourer festooned with quality components. The 1250TR-G looks ready to take on the best of Germany, at much lower prices.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has previously designed some big buildings, including the world's tallest, but now it's creating a massive waterfront neighborhood with a supertall skyscraper inspired by the Fresnel Lens of a lighthouse at its heart.

Last year, we looked at a bookstore in China by X Living that made use of mirrors and light to create a spectacular, immersive experience for its visitors, and the local firm has just added the finishing touches to another creation of the same ilk.

Zaha Hadid Architects has been commissioned to create a new soccer stadium in China. The striking curved building is designed to mitigate the effects of the weather and will feature a significant amount of greenery integrated into its facades.

China has reached an enormous milestone with the successful testing and commissioning of the 55th and final satellite in its BeiDou-3 global positioning system, a competitor to the American GPS system with the capability to send short messages.

Resembling some kind of alien structure, MAD Architects' Wormhole Library is conceived as multipurpose destination for visitors to escape the bustle of every day life. The project is already under construction and is due to be completed in 2021.

Apple and Foster + Partners have collaborated on another new store, this time in Beijing, China. Named Apple Sanlitun, the project is defined by its generous glazing, which helps fill the interior with natural light, and is topped by solar panels.

High prices are undoubtedly a significant factor in the rate of electric car uptake, but a couple of new entrants to the US market could help shake up the status quo.

MAD Architects has revealed a major project for Shenzhen, China. Named Shenzhen Bay Culture Park, it will create a new public park on the waterfront with a museum, theater, and more, and will be defined by unusual large stone-like buildings.

Construction work is underway on an eye-catching new skyscraper in Shenzhen, China. Designed by NBBJ, the 32-story building will serve as a new HQ for technology firm Vivo and will feature multiple levels of garden terraces on its exterior.

NBBJ has revealed an ambitious masterplan for a new neighborhood in Shenzhen, China. Roughly the size of Midtown Manhattan, Net City will emphasize pedestrian access, and will feature significant greenery and sustainable technology.