How filling homes in China could speed decarbonization

Leveraging China‘s booming housing stock is one avenue that could help the country reach net zero.

Tsinghua University researchers identify new plant thermosensor

As global temperatures continue to rise, understanding how plants perceive and respond to heat stress has become a critical challenge for ensuring agricultural productivity and food security.

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.