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SCI & TECHAug 3Germany news: Calls intensify to ban Meta GlassesBoth rights groups and regulators say the new AI tech is dangerous to consumers. At the same time, debate is heating up over pension reforms. DW has more.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 3Crecen las alarmas por el avance de la IA: nuevo incidente de seguridad y un pedido urgente de más de 200 expertosAnthropic reveló que uno de sus modelos accedió por error a sistemas reales durante ejercicios de ciberseguridad. En paralelo, una carta abierta firmada por premios Nobel, investigadores y referentes de la industria reclama anticipar los efectos de esta tecnología sobre la economía y el mercado laboral.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 3AI demand keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunchPrice rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial intelligence gold rush - and the squeeze is far from over.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 3Alibaba's new Qwen AI claims to match unsupervised working skills touted by ClaudeAlibaba's Qwen team says its newest model can design a computer chip and rewrite a research paper — all without a human watching over it, matching skills its rival Anthropic already claims for Claude.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 3Will AI healthcare be China’s new global growth engine?Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare for hundreds of millions of people in China. AI-powered apps help them manage their health and seek care, while others help doctors better diagnose and treat their patients. AI analysis of routine scans detects cancers and other conditions physicians might have missed. Personalised cancer vaccines built on AI analysis will soon begin rolling off production lines in China. The country’s leading tech companies have poured resources into...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3How a Xinjiang weed could reduce China’s reliance on Southeast Asian rubberChinese scientists have turned a dandelion-like weed into natural rubber, a step that could help cut China’s heavy reliance on imported rubber. Growing on the salty, alkaline shores at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the plant looks much like an ordinary weed, with small yellow flowers and fluffy seeds. But when its root is broken, it oozes a milky fluid that is natural rubber. The weed is known as the rubber dandelion, or Taraxacum kok-saghyz. Last...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in ShanghaiChina’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus. Derived from the standard C919 platform, the specialised variant features a shortened fuselage and enhanced systems engineered for operations in high-altitude regions, the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily reported on Monday. The plane will undergo comprehensive...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Bureau of Meteorology reveals why Central Tablelands lost snow in 2026 | Blayney ChronicleThe Bureau of Meteorology has explained why the Central Tablelands experienced a loss of snow in 2026. This reports on an environmental observation and its meteorological explanation.blayneychronicle.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 3How drones are reshaping China low - altitude economy , from rice paddies to urban landscapesDrones are transforming China's low-altitude economy, impacting various sectors from agriculture to urban environments through technological integration.china.org.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3Who watching the machines ?-- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review raises questions about oversight and control of machines, likely referring to artificial intelligence or automation.bjreview.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3Are we alone ? How Drake Equation is helping our hunt for aliensThis article discusses how the Drake Equation is used in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. It explores a method to understand the potential for alien existence.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 3Who watching the machines ? - China . org . cnThis article from China.org.cn explores the question of oversight and control regarding machines, likely in the context of advanced technology or automation.china.org.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ headsChinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched an smart helmet for food couriers with features enabled by artificial intelligence technology, following similar roll-outs by rivals Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan as they seek to improve rider safety and boost delivery efficiency. The helmet integrates an AI-driven voice assistant with a camera that can “see” the surrounding environment, JD.com’s food delivery unit announced on Monday. The company said the device was designed to minimise...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a centuryMainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 3Indian Startup that developed 5 kN Air - Breathing Rotating Detonation Engine , Eyes Flight - Ready Version by 2027An Indian startup has developed a 5 kN Air-Breathing Rotating Detonation Engine. The company aims to have a flight-ready version of this engine by 2027.idrw.org · India
SCI & TECHAug 3AI - assisted staging draws boos at Wagner festivalAI-assisted staging at a Wagner festival drew negative audience reactions, specifically boos. This highlights a public response to the application of artificial intelligence in artistic performances.bluemountainsgazette.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 3China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mph) – and even over 200km/h – can be experienced for days at a time. While diesel has long been the main energy source for power and heating at research stations in the icy continent, they are now shifting towards...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Alibaba jumps 7% after introducing Qwen3.8-Max in China's intensifying AI raceSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 3This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky wasteAre farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 3Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado - WSVN 7News | Miami News , Weather , SportsA charter school in Colorado is set to become the first to implement a drone-based active shooter response system, marking a new approach to school safety technology.wsvn.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 3AI - assisted staging draws boos at Wagner festivalAI-assisted staging used at the Wagner festival has been met with negative audience reactions.centralwesterndaily.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 3Plan aimed at developing more high - value patentsA new plan aims to develop more high-value patents. This initiative seeks to boost innovation and intellectual property development.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3Woven Optics handheld micron reader drives informed grower decisions | The LandA new Woven Optics handheld micron reader is helping growers make more informed decisions. This technology aims to improve agricultural practices.theland.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 310 Recently Discovered Ancient Skeletons That Tell Curious TalesTen recently discovered ancient skeletons are said to reveal interesting historical narratives. This highlights new archaeological findings and their potential for historical understanding.listverse.com · United States