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SCI & TECHAug 10The view from the proving grounds for next - generation nuclear reactors , Atomic City , IdahoThe article offers a perspective from Atomic City, Idaho, a site dedicated to testing next-generation nuclear reactors. It highlights advancements in nuclear energy technology.publicradiotulsa.org · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech prioritiesChina’s central government has invited dozens of scientific, technological and academic experts to its annual summer retreat, highlighting how the country is focusing on innovation and breaking through “chokepoints” amid fierce competition with the US. According to state news agency Xinhua, the Communist Party’s Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, invited 60 experts to the seaside resort of Beidaihe from August 1 to 7. The list of invitees – who represented fields including...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 1072% of Hong Kong professionals use AI weekly, double the global average: surveyMore than 70 per cent of Hong Kong working professionals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a daily or weekly basis, more than double the global average, but junior staff also harbour deeper anxiety over job security amid its growing adoption, a survey has found. The study conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) surveyed 3,722 working professionals in the city between March and April this year, with more than 60 per cent of them aged between 30 and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10Przewalskii naked carp : back from the brink -- Beijing ReviewThe Przewalskii naked carp is reported to be recovering from the brink of extinction. This highlights a successful conservation effort for a specific species.bjreview.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 10Opportunity , risk : state unveils landmark AI inquiryA state has launched a landmark inquiry into artificial intelligence to assess its opportunities and risks. This initiative highlights the government's focus on regulating and understanding emerging technologies.irrigator.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 10Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 10Chinese researchers use microbubbles to shrink aggressive liver tumours: paperChinese researchers have found a safe way to shrink advanced tumours from an aggressive form of liver cancer, an advance that could see microbubbles used to enhance current treatments. The tiny gas-filled bubbles, typically a few micrometres in diameter, were originally designed as contrast agents in ultrasound imaging, but scientists have recently been exploring their therapeutic potential. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed Scientific Reports on July 19, the study compared...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10OpenAI's Next AI Model Astra Shows Cyber Performance Strong Enough to Trigger PauseOpenAI has announced that it's pausing some "internal activities" involving its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) model Astra after an internal evaluation found it had made significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity. In response to the discovery, the AI upstart said it's implementing security controls for higher-capability models and associated activities, such as isolatedThe Hacker News
SCI & TECHAug 10Human hair used as protective barrier in oceansA new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 10From Solar corona to human emotions: What can we learn from eclipses? (2/4)Total solar eclipse (2/4) A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotions, these rare celestial events continue to provide scientists with valuable insights more than two millennia after they were first observed.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 10 Act now : assessment overhaul to curb AI in schoolsThere is a call to action for an assessment overhaul in schools to address and curb the influence of AI. This highlights growing concerns about artificial intelligence in education.cessnockadvertiser.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 10The view from the proving grounds for next - generation nuclear reactors , Atomic City , IdahoThis article provides insight into the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors located in Atomic City, Idaho. It focuses on the development and testing of advanced nuclear energy technology.kpcw.org · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10AI gone wild : What recent rogue AI really meansAn article explores the concept of 'rogue AI' and its implications. This delves into the meaning behind recent concerns regarding uncontrolled artificial intelligence.tomsguide.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10The view from the proving grounds for next - generation nuclear reactors , Atomic City , IdahoThe article provides insights from Atomic City, Idaho, a proving ground for the development of next-generation nuclear reactors. This covers advancements in nuclear energy technology and research.mynspr.org · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10The view from the proving grounds for next - generation nuclear reactors , Atomic City , IdahoThis article offers insights from the testing facilities in Atomic City, Idaho, for advanced nuclear reactors. It provides a perspective on the development of next-generation nuclear technology.wysu.org · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10PYMNTS | Singapore Pledges to Use AI to Protect Worker JobsSingapore has committed to utilizing artificial intelligence as a tool to safeguard employment for its workers. This pledge underscores the nation's strategy to integrate AI with labor protection.pymnts.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10What a water-wise city would look like – and how India can get thereDurban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains. Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a reliable source of waterThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 10What is the significance of India’s first privately built FFSC rocket engine? | ExplainedGlobally only three commercial companies have successfully developed high thrust FFSC engines, which are SpaceX and Stoke Space, both from the United States of America, and Land Space from ChinaThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 10The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, IdahoA new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.NPR News
SCI & TECHAug 10China releases powerful DNA-screening AI tool for free to help fight rare diseasesFor people navigating rare diseases, which are mostly genetic in origin, the search for answers is a gruelling marathon often called the “diagnostic odyssey”. Patients can spend years visiting specialists and undergoing inconclusive tests, while the underlying cause of their condition remains hidden within three billion base pairs of DNA in the human genome. But Artificial intelligence is emerging as a tool to shorten this time frame. Chinese researchers have created an open-source AI system...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10Europe faces rocket launcher shortage by 2030, space agency chief warnsDemand for launches is growing faster than the region’s capabilitiesFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 10OpenAI hits the brakes on new AI model developmentOpenAI has paused the development of new AI models, indicating a significant decision in artificial intelligence advancement. This action impacts the future trajectory of AI technology.heise.de · Germany
SCI & TECHAug 10Who should build the low - carbon economy ? - AcademiaThis academic article discusses the question of who should be responsible for building a low-carbon economy.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
SCI & TECHAug 10Workday study says AI tools cost workers a workdayA Workday study indicates that AI tools are costing workers the equivalent of a workday, suggesting an impact on productivity or work-life balance.itbrief.co.nz · New Zealand