Ancient Chinese documents challenge understanding of early Confucianism

Bamboo texts discovered at a Hong Kong market reveal details of modern China’s founding history and philosophy.

Shape-shifting machines that can be built like Lego

A research team led by Professor Yihui Zhang from Tsinghua University has developed thin-film-shaped small-scale actuators that enable microrobots to continuously transform their shapes and "lock" into specific configurations.

Professor Deyi Hou’s group unveils first global mapping of toxic metal pollution in soils

A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Deyi Hou from Tsinghua University’s School of Environment, published in Science (April 18, 2025), unveils the first global mapping of toxic metal pollution in soils, highlighting critical risks to agriculture and public health.

Tsinghua group makes progress in topological photonics

Recently, a groundbreaking research titled "Disorder-assisted real-momentum topological photonic crystal" was published in Nature by Professor Song Qinghua's team from Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS). This research introduces a novel concept of real-momentum topolo...

Living culture: The continuing evolution of the Beijing Central Axis

In 2024, a line of historic sites that bisect China’s capital was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List — and this 700-year-old urban planning achievement is still developing.