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SCI & TECHAug 16China’s ‘electric eel’ sensor allows robots to feel an object without touching itElectric eels hunt in pitch-black, murky waters by generating electric fields around their bodies. Now, Chinese scientists have mimicked this natural radar, giving robots the ability to “feel” objects without making physical contact. “We want the machine to sense an approaching target – distinguish its material and surface condition – before any physical contact,” said Zhang Weiqiang, a professor at Xidian University, in a video interview last week. Their work was published last month in the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 16Singapore Inc hopes AI access will stop finance high-flyers moving to Hong KongClose relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-stateFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 15China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale testA China-led team has cleared the last major hurdle in the race to commercialise the most promising alternative to conventional silicon solar technology, paving the way for the next generation of low-cost, high-efficiency panels to be made on an industrial scale. Researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, have developed a super-stable coating for perovskite – an ultra-thin, lightweight material that can be printed onto large surfaces – suitable for patching the tiny defects...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 15China shaping the future of open - source technology – including AIChina is actively influencing the future development of open-source technology, specifically including artificial intelligence. This highlights a significant global trend in technological leadership.japantoday.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 15Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timelineIt may not be the most majestic creature on our beautiful planet, but the humble silkworm deserves a place alongside horses, cattle, cats, and dogs due to its profound impact on human civilisation. The luxurious fabric spun from the silkworm’s natural secretion ignited the creation of a vast global trade network, connecting Asia with the Mediterranean. This network became a catalyst for transformative exchanges of goods, ideas, and technologies across continents, significantly shaping the course...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 15Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protectionHong Kong’s lush forests are teeming with more wildlife ranging from birds arriving from neighbouring regions to newly discovered reptile and insect species, experts have found, as they urge authorities to devise a conservation list to protect vulnerable local species. The call by the city’s conservationists to formulate a “red list” – a long-awaited measure since 2014 – coincided with National Ecology Day on Saturday. Gary Ades, head of fauna conservation at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14China's courts rule workers can't be fired just because AI replaced them — and the US has no such protectionsChina's courts have ruled that workers cannot be fired simply because they are replaced by AI, a protection not present in the US. This highlights a significant divergence in labor law concerning the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 14China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South AmericaAfter almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorological and environmental satellite. It will be capable of monitoring the whole of South America, according to the space sciences department at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Adenilson Roberto da Silva, general coordinator of engineering and technology with the INPE, said the satellite would provide “improved weather...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfoldChinese scientists have achieved the quantum entanglement of cold atoms across a record-breaking 420km (260 miles), a breakthrough they say lays the groundwork for intercity quantum networks. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed journal Physical Review Letters on August 11, the distance was more than four times previous demonstrations and exceeded the threshold at which direct transmission encounters fundamental physical limits. “Our experiment provides a test bed for studying...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 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 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 14Uber, China's Pony.ai plan European robotaxi push with 2,000 vehiclesSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 14South Korea’s moon landing, quantum chips: Seoul bets big on post-AI economySouth Korea is banking on moonshots in a post-AI economy to stem sluggish growth potential amid an ageing population and deepening reliance on its semiconductor exports. From quantum chips and fusion power to a lunar landing, Seoul this week unveiled a strategy to build seven next-generation industries over the coming decades. The aim is to secure a foothold in technologies shaping a post-AI world before superpowers the United States and China pull further ahead. The move marks mounting urgency...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 13China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behindChina is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 133 mainland Chinese scholars honoured as Future Science Prize returns to Hong KongThree mainland Chinese scientists have won this year’s Future Science Prize, China’s first privately funded award recognising scientific achievement, for breakthroughs in molecular mechanisms, porous materials and arithmetic geometry. The event, being held in Hong Kong for a fourth consecutive year, underscores the city’s growing role as an international hub for scientific development, according to the organiser and Hong Kong’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong. “The...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 13China’s ‘brain chip’ drive accelerates with slew of state-backed initiativesFor years, Elon Musk has dreamed of conquering a range of chronic health conditions by inserting computer chips into the human brain. But that vision could become reality fastest in China, where state authorities are launching a coordinated effort to accelerate the nascent industry’s development. The past few days have seen a string of initiatives related to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) announced in China, involving parties ranging from state insurance companies to investment banks and local...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.BBC World
SCI & TECHAug 12From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ eraChinese corporate expansion overseas is shifting from solar equipment to artificial intelligence-enabled industrial technology, with a new generation of companies targeting global markets from inception, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. “China has entered the ‘Go Global 3.0’ era,” wrote the investment bank’s team, led by Jacqueline Du, in a research note published on Tuesday. The evolution moves beyond low-cost manufacturing goods and the “new three” sectors – electric vehicles,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12Tech innovator uses AI to rebuild David Webb’s Hong Kong databaseA tech entrepreneur has pledged to rebuild a free database created over nearly three decades by the late Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb, bringing it ‘into the modern era” with the help of AI. Keith Li King-wah, co-founder and principal trainer of Allytic AI, announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday that he would rebuild Webb-site’s database of 27 years with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Webb, who died aged 60 from metastatic prostate cancer in January this year,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. 2. Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11Apple Tests China CXMT Memory Chips Amid AI - Driven Supply ShortageApple is reportedly testing memory chips from China's CXMT due to a supply shortage driven by AI demands. This indicates a strategic shift in Apple's supply chain to address component scarcity.rttnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 11Why Is AI So Popular in China?The technology is far less divisive than in the United States.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 11Vietnam VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch its 1st satellitesVietnam's VinSpace has signed an agreement with SpaceX to facilitate the launch of its first satellites. This represents a significant step in Vietnam's space program and commercial space ventures.citizensvoice.com · United States
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