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China unveils future lunar exploration plans at Beijing exhibition

China has developed the world's first machine capable of making bricks from lunar soil using in-situ resources, also known as lunar regolith, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar exploration program. Wu made the announcement on Tuesday during the opening of an exhibition in Beijing celebrating two decades of China's achievements in lunar exploration. Also in this newsletter: Discover the new digital tools and eco-friendly practices Chinese people are using to honor their ancestors during the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, which was observed on April 4. Plus, see how Chinese rescue teams are employing advanced search-and-rescue technology to save lives in central Myanmar following a devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake.

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