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Chongqing's abandoned chimney is transformed into a giant thermometer

A giant thermometer is seen in ciqikou ancient town, Southwest China's Chongqing, April 18, 2019. It is reported that ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing has turned an ab

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Chongqing's abandoned chimney is transformed into a giant thermometer

A giant thermometer is seen in ciqikou ancient town, Southwest China's Chongqing, April 18, 2019. It is reported that ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing has turned an ab

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Thousands of fish wash up on shore in Chile

(Scroll to the right to see more)Thousands of fish have mysteriously washed ashore in Chile.Experts fear that change of water temperature and water quality may be the cause. The

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Live: Shenzhou-10 manned spacecraft reentry module handover ceremony

The handover ceremony of the Shenzhou-10 manned spacecraft reentry module is being held in Shaoshan, central China's Hunan Province. The module will be exhibited in the local Shaoshan Mao

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Kenya revises rules for weddings in effort to fight COVID-19 spike

The number of wedding guests allowed to attend the ceremony has now been reduced to 50. /Getty Images Kenya on Thursday reduced the number of guests allowed to attend wedding ceremonies after

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Iran to impose tighter COVID-19 restrictions next Saturday

FILE PHOTO: A health official checks a customer's temperature at the entrance of a shopping center in northern Tehran, Iran, March 5, 2020. /Xinhua Iran is set to impose tighter measures from

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China donates temperature sensor robot to equip Burkina Faso's national aiport

The Chinese Embassy in Burkina Faso donated a temperature sensor robot to equip the international airport of Ouagadougou, official source said on Thursday. The Chinese ambassador Li Jian handed over

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Rainbow over New Zealand's capital Wellington

A rainbow is seen over Wellington, capital of New Zealand as a cold wave hits the country and temperature plummets on May 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Guo Lei) WELLINGTON, May 19 (Xinhua) -- A rainbow is hangin

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Asia Album: Shopping malls reopened in Pakistan

People shop at a shopping mall in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on May 18, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)ISLAMABAD, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered to reopen the shoppi

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Answer Bank: Is takeout safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that "there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food or food packaging (currently)."However, precautions

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Asia Album: Breathe in smell of spring in Islamabad, Pakistan

People enjoy flower scenery at a garden in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, March 12, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) ISLAMABAD, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Take a deep breath and enjoy the smell of spring! Flo

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Italy reports 977 more COVID-19 cases, exceeding 10,000

Checking the temperature of a driver coming from Italy at the Brenner Pass border between Italy and Austria, March 10, 2020. /Reuters Italy reported 977 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tue

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China's C919 carries out first wet runway taxiing test

The C919 aircraft taking a wet runway taxiing test. /CCTV China's independently-developed C919 large passenger jet carried out its first taxiing test on a wet runway Monday in Nanchang, east C

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Chingay Parade: Singapore's multicultural carnival

02:25 A true representation of Singapore, the annual Chingay Parade is a celebration of the nation's multicultural and global identity. The two-day event this year saw floats, performa

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Tiny fly blows bubbles to cool off: study

Humanssweat,dogspant,catslicktheirfur.Animalshaveadoptedaninterestingarrayoftechniquesforregulatingbodytemperaturethroughevaporation.Butforingenuity,theLatrineb

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Chinese research vessel ends fruitful ocean expedition in Myanmar

ChineseresearchvesselXiangYangHong03endedafour-dayoceanexpeditioninMyanmar'swatersonSaturdaywithfruitfuloutcomesthatmayhelpinthefieldsofweatherforecastingandpre

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How do animals stay warm in winter?

ThetemperatureinmostofChinahasbeenincontinuousdecline,andpeoplehavebeenwearingtheirthickestclothestodefendagainstthewindchill.Buthowdoanimalsfightagainstthecold