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Iran war highlights US defence gaps; mathematician returns to China: 7 science highlights

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPMarch 11, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Iran war highlights US defence gaps; mathematician returns to China: 7 science highlights
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Recent science news includes a Chinese research paper published the same day as US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, suggesting vulnerabilities in US missile defense systems against hypersonic weapons. The paper, led by Liao Longwen, was published in the Chinese journal Tactical Missile Technology. Also, mathematician Wan Daqing, a recipient of China's highest mathematics prize, has returned to China from the University of California at Irvine to take a new position in Chongqing. Furthermore, Chinese researchers have developed a fixed-wing drone using bamboo fiber, making it 20% lighter and significantly cheaper than carbon fiber models. The drone's maiden flight occurred in February.

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Chongqing 40% Xinhua ×240% Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology 50% University of California at Irvine 50% Liao Longwen 60% Israel 60% Wan Daqing ×270% Iran ×280% United States ×490% China ×690%

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china 90% science 80% iran war 70% us defence 70% drone 60% mathematician 60% hypersonic weapons 60% missile defence systems 50% bamboo fibre 50%

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