When Chinese and US Scientists Collaborate, Great Things Happen

Too bad government relations make it tricky. Plus: A new way to unlock history’s secrets.

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When searching for a word to describe the relationship between the US and China, “cooperative” doesn’t really come to mind. According to a new paper, that’s a mistake.