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Chinese PhD students in clinical medicine can graduate without a thesis — more degrees to follow

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03480-7 This expands the country's ‘practical PhD’ programme beyond engineering students.

Nature News · EN

Were Two Ancient Chinese Astronomers Beheaded for Failing to Predict an Eclipse in 2134 B.C.E.? The Story May Be a Myth, but It Underscores the Real Risks of Interpreting Celestial Events

Experts say that an oft-circulated anecdote about two royal astronomers drunkenly failing to foresee an eclipse thousands of years ago contains hints of truth

Smithsonian History · EN

Startups recalibrate Chinese AI for the West

A growing number of startups are editing powerful Chinese open-weight models for Western businesses that are concerned about censorship and security.

Rest of World · EN