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SCI & TECH4d agoChina’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand dealBeijing-based GalaxySpace’s deployed what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia this week, underscoring the country’s efforts to boost its influence in the space industry overseas amid competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. GalaxySpace said it launched the Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat aboard a Long March-6C rocket – alongside six other satellites – from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province on Tuesday. Developed for Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoChina thinks big on brain-computer interfaces after world-first surgeryChinese surgeons last month completed the world’s first commercial surgery to implant an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with a spinal cord injury, a milestone in the neurotechnology development race with US companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. This month a Chinese company, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty, launched the world’s first commercial insurance policy covering BCI implantation surgery. September will see the first undergraduates in China to major in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoMeta , Roblox to enhance child - safety measures in Philippines , minister saysMeta and Roblox will enhance child safety measures in the Philippines, according to a minister. This highlights ongoing efforts to improve online protection for children.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
SCI & TECH5d agoAI use on 1823 platform will cut frustration but data safeguards needed: expertsDeploying artificial intelligence on Hong Kong’s 1823 complaint platform will reduce public frustration and strengthen governance, but authorities must also guard against privacy leaks, lawmakers and an expert have said. They described the AI measures announced on Thursday as a step in the right direction, saying the technology could reduce residents’ waiting times and help direct cases to the appropriate departments. “In the past, residents often complained that their cases were assigned to the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoSega Reveals TGS 2026 LineupSega has announced its lineup of games for the Tokyo Game Show 2026. This reveals future product plans from a major entertainment company.vgchartz.com · Japan
SCI & TECH5d agoWhy climate extremes will not stop expansion of China’s nuclear power industryWhile extreme weather is disrupting nuclear power generation in some parts of the world, it is unlikely to derail China’s rapid expansion in the sector, according to an industry specialist. The unusually hot and dry summer has disrupted reactors across Europe, forcing units to shut down from France to Romania, as river levels have fallen and water temperatures risen. France – where nuclear accounts for around 70 per cent of electricity generation – had a record shortfall of more than 20 per cent...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoChina and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region in China. Some...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoHong Kong to launch free AI courses with tech giants Google, Microsoft for SMEsFree courses coordinated by the Hong Kong government will leverage the expertise of tech giants such as Google and Microsoft to help boost the adoption of AI by businesses for content creation, data analysis and workflow efficiency. The Hong Kong Productivity Council on Thursday announced the launch of the programme targeting industries such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and logistics as part of the government’s HK$50 million (US$6.38 million) “AI for All”...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoHong Kong to expand AI use on 1823 platform to vet public inquiries by end of yearThe operator of the Hong Kong government’s 1823 platform will expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the year to transcribe, summarise and triage residents’ inquiries, freeing frontline staff to handle more complicated cases. The Digital Policy Office also said on Thursday that it would start exploring the application of agentic AI from the fourth quarter this year and study how it should be expanded to other departments “with a safe and controlled approach”. The government’s 1823...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoChinese scientists discover that trees are producing ozone smog in BeijingBeijing’s hundreds of thousands of weeping willows and poplars have been a welcome source of shelter from the fierce summer sun for more than four decades – but they may also be an unexpected source of pollution, according to new research. Scientists warned that this urban greenery may be “choking” the Chinese capital’s 20 million residents by increasing the levels of ozone in the city’s air. Smog caused by the ozone released by car exhaust has been recognised as a public health problem since...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoChina AI Gains : Lessons for Global Tech AdvancementThe article discusses China's advancements in Artificial Intelligence and what these gains could mean for global technological progress. It highlights the impact of AI developments on a worldwide scale.miragenews.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoWorld Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break RecordsThe World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing have reportedly broken records. This event highlights advancements and achievements in robotics technology.whyn.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoA robot sprinter shatters a 100 - meter record again as sparks fly at China robot competitionA robot sprinter has reportedly broken its own 100-meter record at a robot competition in China, showcasing advancements in robotic locomotion. This event highlights the competitive development in robotics.krmg.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoWorld Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break RecordsHumanoid robot games held in Beijing reportedly broke previous records. This event showcased advancements and competitive achievements in robotics.newsradio1470.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoChina launches world’s first 100kW bamboo-built floating solar farm off Shandong coastChina has launched the world’s first 100-kilowatt (kW) floating solar farm built with bamboo frames, offering a more environmentally friendly approach to offshore energy. The floating solar platform, named Jilin-2, is made of composite bamboo tubes and pipes. It has been deployed at a demonstration base off the coast of Yantai in the eastern province of Shandong. It will supply power to an integrated hydrogen, ammonia and methanol production project, manufacturer Yantai CIMC Raffles Ocean...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoWorld Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break RecordsThe World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing have reportedly broken records. This event showcases advancements and competitive aspects in the field of robotics.wvoc.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoWorld Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break Records | Twin Cities News TalkThe World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing have reportedly achieved record-breaking results. This event highlights advancements and competitive aspects in robotics.twincitiesnewstalk.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoWorld Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break RecordsThe World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing have reportedly broken records. This event demonstrates advancements and growing interest in humanoid robotics.wlac.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoBill Gates warns of AI’s impact, urges the US and China to cooperateCooperation between the United States and China is required to manage the unprecedented societal impacts of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Bill Gates wrote in a new essay published on Wednesday. The call to action comes as the billionaire philanthropist and tech titan warns that AI is ushering in “one of the most turbulent times in human history”, which could either become “the greatest equaliser ever invented, or the worst source of injustice”. “[The] countries that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoFormer PM warns of China leapfrogging the US with AIA former Prime Minister issued a warning about China potentially surpassing the US in artificial intelligence capabilities. This raises concerns regarding global technological leadership and strategic competition.therural.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECH6d agoFormer PM warns of China leapfrogging the US with AIA former Prime Minister has issued a warning about China potentially surpassing the United States in artificial intelligence development. This highlights geopolitical concerns regarding technological leadership.armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECH6d agoFormer PM warns of China leapfrogging the US with AIA former Prime Minister issued a warning about China's potential to surpass the United States in artificial intelligence development. This raises concerns about geopolitical competition in advanced technology.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECH6d agoA robot sprinter shatters a 100 - meter record again as sparks fly at China robot competitionA robot sprinter broke a 100-meter record at a competition in China, demonstrating significant advancements in robotics. This highlights the ongoing innovation and competitive nature of robot development.ksat.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoCould the delay to China’s moon mission ease pressure on Nasa?China’s delay of a high-stakes mission to hunt for water ice near the moon’s south pole may slow its lunar ambitions, but is unlikely to change the bigger contest with the United States over who can build a lasting presence on the moon, according to space experts. No reason was given when Chang’e-7 was postponed until next year, just hours before Sunday night’s scheduled lift-off, though a major tropical storm was approaching the launch site. Chinese space authorities said only that the mission...South China Morning Post