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SCI & TECHAug 14Gene-editing therapies not yet ready for human trials, Stanford expert saysGene-editing therapies for the nervous system may need at least another round of studies before they are safe enough to enter human trials, according to one of the world’s most influential figures in the commercialisation of brain science. “The techniques are reasonably well established for animal experiments, but they really haven’t been as mature for human studies,” said Karoly Nikolich, an adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, in an exclusive interview with the South...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengersA 73-year-old Chinese female entrepreneur has recently become the 22nd passenger of the domestically developed spacecraft CYZ1. On August 8, Huang Xiaochi was officially designated as passenger No 022 for CYZ1, a project by the commercial space start-up InterstellOr. Huang is scheduled to embark on a suborbital mission aboard the spaceship in 2028, reaching the Kármán line, the widely recognised boundary of Earth’s atmosphere where outer space begins, allowing her to view Earth from that vantage...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Eventually , speed becomes the thing that slows you down : we spoke to an AI infrastructure expert about the accelerating data center raceAn AI infrastructure expert discusses the accelerating data center race, noting that excessive speed can eventually hinder progress. This provides insight into the challenges of rapid technological expansion.tomsguide.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14Tech giants unaware how many children on social mediaTech giants reportedly do not know the exact number of children using their social media platforms. This raises questions about user demographics and online safety measures for minors.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Poland forces Starlink U-turn over roaming price hikeSpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for Polish users and reignited questions over the company's reliability as Ukraine's wartime lifeline.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14Why women are breaking men's endurance recordsSophie Woods has completed the 2,000-kilometer Via Alpina faster even than the fastest-ever man. DW explains why she is not the only woman breaking men's records in extreme sports.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14En 1884, un visitante de Florida plantó un jacinto de agua frente al río St Johns: para 1896, se había extendido a lo largo de 200 millasLa planta es reconocida por sus flores violetas y utilizada inicialmente con fines ornamentales.Su crecimiento terminó cubriendo extensos sectores del río y dificultó la navegación.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 14Monsoon-driven wildfires may have shaped human evolutionA reconstruction of East Africa's environment 1.75 million years ago suggests wildfires spiked during wetter times, which may have influenced human evolutionNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 14Confirman cómo será el nuevo dispositivo físico de OpenAI: un parlante sin pantalla, con forma de dona y movimiento propioFuncionará con batería, tendrá cámaras y sensores para interpretar su entorno y buscará acompañar al usuario durante todo el día. Su lanzamiento está previsto para 2027 y costará entre US$300 y US$400.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 14Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree powers up for stellar Shanghai debutChinese humanoid robot maker Unitree is preparing for a significant debut in Shanghai. This indicates a notable business and technological development in the robotics industry.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14 [ Interview ] Fostering stewardship by culture , not just by codeThis interview discusses fostering stewardship through cultural practices rather than solely relying on technical code. It explores approaches to management and responsibility within an organization.hani.co.kr · South Korea
SCI & TECHAug 14Tech giants unaware how many children on social mediaMajor technology companies reportedly lack knowledge regarding the number of children using their social media platforms. This raises questions about user demographics and online child safety.armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governanceChina should try to make sure that its new international artificial intelligence body is not seen as “naturally opposed” to the United States and its allies in case it puts off prospective members, analysts have warned. They said the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) was not designed as an alternative to the US Pax Silica partnership, which was established last December with the aim of reducing “coercive dependencies”. Waico was established at the World Artificial...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead?The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14Space storms could put airline passengers at radiation risk, scientists warnExtreme solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation levels and trigger the kind of aircraft electronics failures that grounded 6,000 Airbus jets last year, researchers say.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14Eyre Peninsula farmer finds basically zero cost water solution | Stock JournalA farmer on the Eyre Peninsula has reportedly discovered an almost cost-free method for water management. This innovation could be significant for agricultural practices in the region.stockjournal.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Global Times : China advances global AI governance on all fronts , turning principles into deeper , more concrete actionChina is reportedly advancing global AI governance efforts by converting principles into more substantial actions. This highlights the nation's increasing role in shaping international technology standards.sydneysun.com · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Can childhood trauma be prevented with a drug?Researchers in Munich and Stockholm blocked the lifelong social cost of early adversity in mice with a single compound. The catch: it only worked when given during the trauma, not after.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14IYD : Foundation takes digital skills to grassroots , trains 45 Ketti youthA foundation is bringing digital skills training to grassroots communities, having trained youth in Ketti. This initiative aims to enhance technological literacy at a local level.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 14A partir de 1906, Estados Unidos liberó una mosca parásita para controlar las polillas invasoras; un estudio descubrió que también atacaba a las polillas de seda autóctonasDe nombre "Compsilura concinnata" fue introducida como herramienta de control biológico contra distintas plagas.Con el tiempo, investigadores comprobaron que también parasitaba especies nativas de polillas.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 14Ph . D . admissions fell 15 % over past year as international applications dropPh.D. admissions declined by 15% over the past year due to a drop in international applications. This indicates a significant trend in higher education enrollment.thecollegefix.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14The token economy requires collective data governance - AcademiaThe concept of a token economy necessitates the implementation of collective data governance. This idea is presented in an academic context.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
SCI & TECHAug 14I walked 5 , 000 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Garmin Cirqa Round 2 : We have a new champA comparison of the Fitbit Air and Garmin Cirqa fitness trackers after a 5,000-step walk has determined a new winning device. This article reviews and ranks consumer wearable technology.tomsguide.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14Uber, China's Pony.ai plan European robotaxi push with 2,000 vehiclesSeeking Alpha Tech