China science, technology news summary -- Nov. 24

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

COAL RESOURCES

Experts from China's leading academic institution launched a laboratory program this week in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to address scientific and technological challenges in the local coal mining industry.

The lab, named after Xinjiang's landmark Tianshan Mountains, wi