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SCI & TECHAug 23What Is AI Compute ? The $500 Billion Bet On Aging HardwareThis article discusses the concept of AI compute and the significant financial investment being made in potentially older hardware for artificial intelligence.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 23DRDO Netra Mk1 AEW to Get Multispectral LOROP EO / IR System for 100+ km ImagingThe DRDO Netra Mk1 AEW system is set to be equipped with a multispectral LOROP EO/IR system capable of 100+ km imaging. This concerns advancements in military technology, specifically airborne early warning and reconnaissance capabilities.idrw.org · India
SCI & TECHAug 23Hope for cancer patients as scientists report breakthrough in personalised cancer vaccinesScientists have reported a breakthrough in personalized cancer vaccines, offering hope for cancer patients. This signifies an important advancement in medical research.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 23China puts off Chang’e-7 mission to lunar south poleChina’s historic Chang’e-7 mission to drill for ice near the moon’s south pole has been delayed, the country’s human space flight programme authority said on Sunday. The Chang’e-7 – carrying an orbiter, a lander, a rover and a hopper – was expected to lift off aboard a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China’s Hainan province as early as Monday. The China Manned Space Agency said on Sunday evening that the mission would be postponed following a comprehensive assessment...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23Dads not duds birthrate formula : Economists Goldin , Strober , Davisson on couple equityEconomists Goldin, Strober, and Davisson are discussing a "Dads not duds birthrate formula" and the concept of couple equity. This suggests a discussion or research into factors influencing birthrates and relationship dynamics.fortune.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 23The African firms adopting Chinese AI as US-China rivalry intensifiesThe United States may want the world to choose sides in the AI race with China, but in Africa, many businesses are pursuing a more pragmatic strategy: using Chinese models where they offer better value or flexibility, while keeping their options open. For example, when African insurtech platform Curacel expanded the range of artificial intelligence (AI) models powering its internal infrastructure, it did not look only to Silicon Valley. Instead, the Nigeria-based firm – which provides AI-powered...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23Government can bring robotics to lifeWithout policy, there are few incentives to automate business functions where labour costs are lowFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 23China’s overlooked internet army is quietly embedding AI into everyday businessesWhile China’s new “AI tigers” have captured global attention for challenging Silicon Valley front-runners, a quieter wave of domestic technology companies is building in-house artificial intelligence systems serving everyday users. Beyond pure-play AI labs like DeepSeek, Z.ai (also known as Zhipu AI), Moonshot AI and MiniMax, consumer-facing platforms that span e-commerce, video gaming, social media and travel are developing foundation models tailored to their own business ecosystems, in efforts...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23Chinese robots tackle tennis, smash track records at World Humanoid Robot GamesA tennis ball flew across the net. On the other side, a humanoid robot crouched, shuffled sideways in a series of quick steps, adjusted its position and swung its racquet to send the ball back. The robot traded forehands and backhands with human players during singles and mixed-doubles demonstrations. At one point, while chasing a ball, it lost its balance and toppled backwards, drawing gasps from the crowd. It then rolled over, pushed itself back to its feet and resumed playing. The robot was...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 235 Android phones that can compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25The Samsung Galaxy S25 is one of Samsung's most capable flagship smartphones, but it is no longer the only Android phone competing at the highest level of performance. The post 5 Android phones that can compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 23India Bharatiya Antariksh Station : Can ISRO Build a Home in Orbit by 2035 ? This article questions whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) can construct the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station,' an orbital home, by the year 2035. It focuses on India's ambitions in space station development.openthemagazine.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 23Digital mapping of rivulets, other water sources completed in Keralam’s Kunnamangalam block panchayatThe initiative, claimed to be the first such organised attempt by a local body in Kozhikode district, has provided a scientific record of the water resources and their present condition, while also bringing local knowledge into the conservation processThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 23From Nigeria to Asian Steppes — stories of survival, soil and hope in MongoliaScientists working in the country are grappling with the degradation of more than 100 million hectares of rangeland and exploring ways to restore degraded ecosystems. The post From Nigeria to Asian Steppes — stories of survival, soil and hope in Mongolia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHAug 23Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 23Climate change destabilising Western Ghats’ forest ecosystems in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, warn researchersResearchers are warning that climate change is causing destabilization in the forest ecosystems of the Western Ghats’ Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. This highlights the ongoing environmental impacts of global warming on critical ecological regions.The Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 23Parliamentary panel reviews space and science projects at ISRO, other facilities in BengaluruThe committee led by Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni also reviewed the current status of India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, at the ISRO headquartersThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 23Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid GamesThe second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.BBC World
SCI & TECHAug 23Imo Records First Robotic - Assisted SurgeryImo has reported its first instance of robotic-assisted surgery. This signifies a technological advancement in the region's medical field.leadership.ng · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 23I spent 20 minutes counting everything I hate about ChatGPT new voice and accidentally discovered why it worksAn individual reviewed ChatGPT's new voice feature, identifying perceived flaws but ultimately understanding its effectiveness. This article offers a user's perspective on AI voice technology.techradar.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 23Lunar eclipse August 2026: When and where will it be visible from?A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.The Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 23Asia is reaching for the open road that Chinese AI offersAt a recent Apec digital technology and AI forum in Chengdu, ministers across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum issued a statement in support of open-source artificial intelligence models – a rare point of agreement in a debate often framed as a zero-sum US-China contest. It pointed towards an AI order that cuts against the assumption of a contest with a single winner, an assumption that still shapes Washington’s alarm over every Chinese AI breakthrough. Across Asia, governments are...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23Humanoid robot games put real - world skills to the testHumanoid robot games are being used to test and develop real-world skills in robotic technology. This showcases advancements in AI and robotics applications.chinanationalnews.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 23Robots can outrun humans , but can they plug in a cable ? This article discusses the capabilities of robots, specifically questioning their practical dexterity despite advanced physical abilities.geo.tv · Pakistan
SCI & TECHAug 23Major tech firms to help upskill Hong Kong workers under ‘AI for All’: Paul ChanHong Kong will partner with major tech firms to launch an AI training programme for the working population in November, the city’s finance chief has said. In his Sunday blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the HK$50 million (US$6.4 million) “AI for All” inclusive programme announced in February would feature more than 200 activities and was expected to benefit 50,000 people within two years. “The development and application of frontier technology will pose challenges to the job market....South China Morning Post