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SCI & TECHAug 25World must rein in autonomous weapons : UN , Red Cross chiefshurriyetdailynews.com · Turkey
SCI & TECHAug 24Crazy about castles? This interactive map lets you explore thousands of them around the worldYour next castle-filled trip could be mapped out for you with an interactive tool which pinpoints more than 7,700 castles, fortresses and palaces across 141 countries.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 24Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world recordRobots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial arts.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 24‘Nature makes every colour in the world’: Meet the company brewing an end to toxic chemical dyesThe fashion industry's toxic petrochemical dyes often end up in oceans. Could colours be 'brewed' from nature instead?EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 24World Humanoid Robot Games open in BeijingThe World Humanoid Robot Games have commenced in Beijing, showcasing advancements and competitive applications of humanoid robotics. This event highlights global progress and interest in humanoid robot technology.asianews.network · China
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 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 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 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 23Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid gamesA Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 23China builds world’s first custom plant immunity system for epidemic responseChinese scientists have created an AI-guided platform to engineer custom plant immune receptors to rapidly combat emerging diseases that threaten plants, including commercial crops vulnerable to devastating outbreaks. Their programmable synthetic immune receptors can be introduced into plants to help them detect proteins made by specific bacteria, viruses and fungi, triggering an immune response to neutralise the threat, according to the team. By leveraging protein design guided by artificial...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 22Humanoid robot beats men 100m world record in Beijing - XinhuaA humanoid robot reportedly broke the men's 100m world record in Beijing. This marks a significant achievement in robotics and artificial intelligence.english.news.cn
SCI & TECHAug 22Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record timeThe humanoid robot, named 'Lightning', clocked 9.32 seconds for the sprint, 0.26s faster than Usain Bolt's time.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
SCI & TECHAug 22On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude recordOn Aug. 22, 1963, U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECHAug 22Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world recordThe Chinese humanoid robot "Lightning" ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A year ago, humanoid robots struggled to finish a race.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 22Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot GamesChinese robot reaches peak ​speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt's 100m record in Beijing, says state media.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 22India Must Move from Pharmacy of the World to Laboratory of the World ; AI Must Complement , not Replace , Human Clinical Judgement : Union Minister Smt . Anupriya PatelA Union Minister states that India should transition from being a "Pharmacy of the World" to a "Laboratory of the World" and emphasizes AI's complementary role in human clinical judgment. This outlines a national vision for scientific and medical advancement.orissadiary.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 21Robot crashes into wall while prepping for World Humanoid GamesA robot crashed into a wall while preparing for the World Humanoid Games. This describes a minor technical incident during event preparations.nypost.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20AI tools must be adapted to local languages, institutions to work effectively – World BankThe lender stated that developing economies today have more to gain and less to fear from AI than richer ones, noting that one out of every six jobs would be enhanced rather than replaced, as is commonly believed. The post AI tools must be adapted to local languages, institutions to work effectively – World Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHAug 19World Photography Day 2026 : How The Baya Weaver Bird Makes Its Extraordinary HomeAn article for World Photography Day 2026 describes the unique nest-building process of the Baya Weaver Bird. It highlights the bird's extraordinary method of creating its home.rediff.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 18Designing food for a hotter worldInside futuristic labs, plants are scanned, stressed and analyzed. The aim is to use the results to produce plant strains that can better serve a growing population in a warming world.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17Robot participation quadruples at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games _ Guangming OnlineRobot participation at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games has quadrupled, indicating significant growth and interest in the field. This news highlights developments in robotics and AI.en.gmw.cn
SCI & TECHAug 17Why the world may need an AI stewardship treaty - The HinduBusinessLineThis article discusses the potential global necessity for an AI stewardship treaty. It explores the reasons and implications for establishing such an international agreement concerning artificial intelligence.thehindubusinessline.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 14Chinese doctor stuns maths world by cracking decades-old problem using ChatGPTWhen Beijing-based neurosurgeon Jin Shanmu pulled up a chair at his computer, he was not looking to make mathematical history. He was simply trying to crack a problem related to brain ultrasounds. Instead, the self-taught maths enthusiast, with help from OpenAI’s latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, solved a two-decade-old mathematical puzzle that had frustrated experts around the world since 2004. Jin, a postdoctoral researcher and resident at the Peking Union Medical College...South China Morning Post