File - Conclave at the Vatican

File - Conclave at the Vatican

File photo - The tiny, old-fashioned shop 'Gammarelli' in downtown Rome, Italy displayed on March 4, 2013 the three sets of white vestments to be shipped to the Vatican for the new pope. Here have been made three versions, small, medium and large of the white vestments the new pope will wear when he first appears to the world. 'Gammarelli', as the ecclesiastical fashion house is known, has dressed the spiritual leaders of the Roman Catholic Church since 1798. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Yusuf Dursun/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Yusuf Dursun/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Woman Lives with Pigs She Saved - Illinois

A Woman Lives with Pigs She Saved - Illinois

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - April Noga and her husband, Tyler Tassone, run Chicagoland Pig Rescue, owning six pig rescues themselves, at their home in Homewood, Illinois, on Friday, February 7, 2025. The pigs stay in the house with the couple, often sleeping in their bed too. The couple used to have furniture throughout this room, but the pigs tore it apart. "They destroyed the last three sets, so when they tore through the last one, we were like, what would you do," Noga said. "Imagine a 3-year-old toddler that has hulk strength," Tassone said. Photo by Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

China First Pure Electric Clean Drift Transfer Ship

YICHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - China's first pure electric clean drift transfer ship "Three Gorges Dam 1", newly built by Huaxin Shipbuilding Shipyard, sets sail in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, December 30, 2024.

Bronzes from central China illuminate Hong Kong with ancient civilization

STORY: Bronzes from central China illuminate Hong Kong with ancient civilization SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. STANDUP (English): CHU MENGMENG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHUN WAI-WA, Assistant curator of Hong Kong Museum of History 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WONG YUN-CHIU, Assistant curator from the Conservation Office of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHU MENGMENG, Xinhua correspondent "More than 150 sets of cultural relics from 15 institutions in 8 cities in central China's Henan Province, are now showcased in the Hong Kong Museum of History, allowing the general public to learn more about the ancient civilization of China. Let's go inside and check it out." The exhibition runs from April 3 to July 8. It aims to trace back to the origin of Chinese civilization, focusing on Xia, Shang and Zhou, the three earliest dynasties in Chinese history

New building of museum at Shang Dynasty capital site to open this month

STORY: New building of museum at Shang Dynasty capital site to open this month SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: ANYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural relics of the Yinxu Museum STORYLINE: The new building of the Yinxu Museum at the Yin Ruins, the site of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600 B.C.-1046 B.C.), will open to the public on Feb. 26. The announcement was made at a press conference held by the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Monday in Beijing. The museum, located in the city of Anyang in central China's Henan Province, will showcase nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics, including bronzeware, pottery, jade objects, and oracle bones. The exhibition features a vast quantity and diverse range of cultural artifacts, with over three-quarters of the relics making their debut appearances. The Yin Ruins is the first documented late Shang Dynasty capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological exc

Skating marathon challenge to kick off in NE China's Jilin

STORY: Skating marathon challenge to kick off in NE China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: BAISHAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a media briefing 2. various of the ice and snow sports 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG YONGMING, Head of the publicity department of Jingyu County STORYLINE: The first China Jilin Songhua River Skating Marathon Challenge will be held in Jingyu County, Baishan City, northeast China's Jilin Province from January 30th to February 3rd, according to the local authorities. The skating marathon this year sets up three categories, including the full marathon, half marathon, and mini-marathon. Online registration for the event started on January 3rd. According to the local publicity department, 10 ice and snow sports events and 10 ice and snow experience activities will also be carried out. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG YONGMING, Head of the publicity department of Jingyu County "Through the skating marathon, we ar

Exhibition on Inca civilization opens in China

STORY: Exhibition on Inca civilization opens in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition on the Inca civilization opened Tuesday at the Jinsha Site Museum in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. This exhibition showcases 168 pieces or sets of exhibits from 14 museums in Peru, including boneware, ceramics, metals, stoneware, woodware, textiles, paintings, and mummies. The exhibition opened to the public on Wednesday and will last until April 10. It also offers online 360-degree panoramic tours and live broadcasts. The Inca civilization, one of the three major civilizations in the Americas, originated in the Peruvian Andes. It prospered between the 15th and 16th centuries AD, leaving behind world-famous historical and cultural relics. The exhibition is divided into four parts, including a section dedicated to the ancient civilization of the Andes and

Dragon-themed cultural exhibition held in Chongqing, China

STORY: Dragon-themed cultural exhibition held in Chongqing, China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A dragon-themed cultural exhibition kicked off Tuesday in Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum to mark the Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon that starts on Feb. 10. 169 pieces (sets) of cultural relics and artifacts related to the symbol of the dragon are on display, showcasing the rich cultural legacy of the dragon throughout Chinese history. The exhibition aims to explain how the dragon has become a cultural symbol embodying wisdom, strength, and auspiciousness. The exhibited artifacts include jade objects, bronze ware, pottery, ceramics, clothing, embroidery, stone carvings, rubbings, New Year paintings, prints, and paper cuttings, etc. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIANGSU-40TH ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIANGSU-40TH ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(231101) -- ZHANGJIAGANG, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cargo vessel Tian Hui sets off from Zhangjiagang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 1, 2023. China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition team set sail on Wednesday morning, starting a mission expected to last over five months. This is the first time China's Antarctic scientific research mission will be carried out by three ships. Research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, set off from Shanghai, while cargo vessel Tian Hui departed from Zhangjiagang in east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by He Haiyang/Xinhua)

(EyesonSci)CHINA-SHANGHAI-40TH ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(EyesonSci)CHINA-SHANGHAI-40TH ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Research icebreaker Xuelong sets off from a base dock in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 1, 2023. China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition team set sail on Wednesday morning, starting a mission expected to last over five months. This is the first time China's Antarctic scientific research mission will be carried out by three ships. Research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, set off from Shanghai, while cargo vessel Tian Hui departed from Zhangjiagang in east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

Major marine scientific observation platform completed in N China

STORY: Major marine scientific observation platform completed in N China DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: Technology SHOTLIST: 1. various of the platform STORYLINE: A multi-layer three-dimensional observation platform has been completed in China's Tianjin, said project contractor Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. on Sunday. The observation platform will provide data services for China's marine climate evolution research, marine disaster warning and forecasting, national marine rights and interests protection, and marine economic development, etc. The main structure of the observation platform includes a jacket, block, and observation tower, with a total design weight of 4,530 tons. The highest point of the tower is about 103 meters from the sea level. After completion, it will carry at least 66 kinds and 195 sets of observation equipment. The observation platform can realize all-round, comprehensive, long-term real-time high-resolution stereoscopic observati

Smart bus garage put into use in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Smart bus garage put into use in China's Shenzhen DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a three-dimensional bus garage in South China's Shenzhen STORYLINE: A three-dimensional steel structure bus garage has been officially put into operation in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Built by CIMC IoT, a subsidiary of China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd. (CIMC), the Xiasha three-dimensional steel structure bus garage is located in the west of the intersection of Furong Road and Binhai Avenue in Futian District. Divided into two storage and retrieval halls, the 11-story garage covers an area of approximately 752 square meters and uses two sets of vertical lifting equipment. Each parking space covers an area of about 9 square meters, while a traditional flat parking space for buses covers an area of about 100 square meters, increasing land utilization rate by more than 10 times. Xinhua News Agency correspo

Dinosaur fossils discovered in China's Yunnan

STORY: Dinosaur fossils discovered in China's Yunnan DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of dinosaur fossils and people working on excavation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG TAO, Director, Lufeng Dinosaur Fossils Protection and Research Center 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YOU HAILU, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: According to local authorities, dinosaur fossils have been discovered in nine localities in southwest China's Yunnan Province since the end of 2020. In the city of Lufeng, an emergency excavation of three sets of dinosaur fossils has begun, as all of them are now exposed on the ground. The unearthed fossils include a dinosaur's relatively complete abdominal ribs. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG TAO, Director, Lufeng Dinosaur Fossils Protection and Research Center "The hardest part lies in the excavation of the abdominal ribs, because they're thin and brittle, and some