China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlights

1. The international physics community has praised a Chinese-led discovery as a "triumph" after researchers presented compelling evidence for the existence of a mysterious particle called a "glueball." This particle, composed entirely of force, has long eluded detection.

2. Chinese scientists have used advanced satellite imagery analysis to examine the extent of damage caused by US military bases in the Middle East. Their findings challenge the claims made by both Washington and Tehran regarding the scale of the conflict.

3. A newly launched Chinese satellite has captured video footage of a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashing into the moon. This demonstrates China's capability in space surveillance and monitoring.

4. A China-led team of astronomers has detected the most powerful particle accelerator in the universe. They discovered the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, indicating that the universe can accelerate matter to 30 times the previously predicted limit.

5. China has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat desertification in its arid northern regions. Leveraging its solar energy advancements from its Great Green Wall initiative, China is now turning to solar power as a key strategy in its long-term effort to combat desertification.

6. Chinese rocket scientists believe they may have found the most effective method to destroy or deflect a large, Earth-threatening asteroid. Their hypothesis suggests burying a nuclear bomb beneath the asteroid's surface and then detonating it could be the most efficient approach.

7. The underwater cables that support the global digital economy, responsible for carrying 99% of data traffic, are reportedly vulnerable to attack from low-cost drones. Chinese military researchers have warned that these submarine cables could become a "most effective" target for adversaries.