Top science and technology breakthroughs in 2022
Scientific expedition hits milestones
Scientists from China's second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau set up the world's highest automatic weather station at an altitude of 8,830 meters on Qomolangma, aka Mount Everest. They also set a new world record for the highest aerostat with the Jimu-1 III at 9,032 meters above sea level.
Landmark global standards
The nation's scientists spearheaded and published two landmark international standards: ISO 24603 for stem cell research and ISO 34501 for testing self-driving vehicle technologies. They signaled that the country has become a globally recognized front-runner in these fields.
Black soil preserved with science
Chinese scientists made many breakthroughs that enabled them to effectively use and protect the country's highly fertile black soil. Some notable achievements included uncovering the mechanisms of black soil degradation, the creation of new soybean varieties and the development of advanced agricultural machinery.
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