American sprinter Christian Coleman, the current world record holder in the 60m dash, secured the gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Glasgow on Friday. He completed the race in a world-leading time of 6.41 seconds, showcasing his dominance in the event. Despite Coleman holding the coveted world record of 6.34 seconds...
The world of artificial intelligence is witnessing a fascinating David-and-Goliath scenario unfold. Mistral AI, a young yet ambitious French startup, is challenging the established dominance of OpenAI, a much larger and more well-funded player in the field. Founded in 2023 by a trio of tech veterans – Arthur Mensch (formerly Google DeepMind), Guillaume Lample (formerly...
The White House announced a significant move on Thursday, initiating an investigation into the potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made vehicles with “connected” car technology. This unprecedented action, as President Biden himself described it, aims to determine if restrictions on such imports are necessary to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure. Citing concerns that Chinese-assembled...
With the field of humanoid robots gaining significant momentum, Bay Area-based Figure has secured a staggering $675 million in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to $2.6 billion. This impressive feat is even more remarkable considering the company’s infancy, having launched in 2022 with an ambitious goal of building a walking bipedal robot within a...
A research team from Guangdong province has made a significant breakthrough in understanding and potentially overcoming resistance to a key treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). This research, conducted by scientists at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, offers promising avenues for improving treatment outcomes...
eVTOL Urban Travel: Shenzhen to Zhuhai in 20 Minutes On February 27, the world witnessed the first public demonstration flight of an inter-city, inter-sea electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft route. This groundbreaking event connected the cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai in China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The new route reduces travel...
In a bid to regain lost ground in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, the Volkswagen Group has joined forces with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng. This collaboration aims to co-develop two mid-sized, battery-powered vehicles for the mainland market, with an anticipated launch in 2026. The announcement, made on Thursday, revealed that these new...
Hao Jihua, a rising star in geochemistry, has become the first researcher affiliated with a Chinese institution to win the prestigious FW Clarke Award from the Geochemical Society. This achievement not only reflects Hao’s individual brilliance but also casts a light on China’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain top scientific talent. Hao, who investigates...
Apple CEO Tim Cook made a bold statement during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, promising “break new ground” in the field of generative AI (GenAI) this year. This announcement comes on the heels of the company’s reported decision to abandon its long-running electric vehicle project, with some former EV staff now reassigned to GenAI initiatives....
In a move that surprised many, Apple announced the cancellation of its long-running “Project Titan” – the company’s ambitious effort to develop an autonomous electric car. The news was delivered to employees in a brief meeting on Tuesday, leaving hundreds facing potential layoffs as work on the project comes to a complete halt. According to...