BEIJING, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

BIG EARTH DATA SYSTEM

A big Earth data system was launched at the 1st China Digital Earth Conference that opened Monday in Beijing.

The system initiated by Chinese scientists can provide global users with uniquely identifiable and standardized big Earth data.

As an advanced tool for quantitative research of the Earth, the project incorporates research fields involving space science, information technology and Earth science.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE

More than 360 writers, experts and representatives in the science fiction industry will gather at the 5th China (Chengdu) International Science Fiction Conference between Nov. 22 and 24.

The guests are from 14 countries and regions, and over 40 events will be organized during the three-day conference.

HOW HUMAN BRAINS PROCESS MUSIC

Have you ever experienced a situation where a special song or tune keeps repeating itself over and over in your head? Chinese researchers might be able to shed light on how that happens.

Researchers from Tsinghua University have unveiled the neural correlation of listening to music and music recall in the human brain. Their research was published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Enditem

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