China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlights

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1. J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters

China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations.

2. Chinese scientists develop oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%