U.S. Chip Security Act Sparks Global Tech Surveillance Concerns
New U.S. bill mandating tracking mechanisms on AI chips reignites debates about tech surveillance and global semiconductor trade dynamics.
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Rio Innovation Week 2024 Fuels Latin America’s Tech Surge
Rio Innovation Week 2024 unites startups, investors, and leaders to drive Latin America’s tech growth, spotlighting AI, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration.
Brazil’s PIX Payment Boom Faces Trump Trade Scrutiny
Brazil’s PIX payment system surges in popularity but faces international scrutiny amid a Trump-era trade probe, reshaping economic dynamics.
Sunlight-Powered Breakthrough Turns Toxic PFAS into Harmless Fluoride
Australian researchers develop sunlight-activated material to convert toxic PFAS into harmless fluoride, offering a sustainable solution to global contamination.
Japan’s Astronaut Returns as SpaceX Crew-10 Safely Concludes ISS Mission
JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi returns with Crew-10 team after 5-month ISS mission, highlighting Asia’s role in global space exploration through SpaceX collaboration.
Hubble Captures Sharpest Image of Interstellar Comet 3I-Atlas
Hubble’s latest image reveals new details about interstellar comet 3I-Atlas, offering insights into cosmic visitors from beyond our solar system.
China Targets Brain-Computer Interface Breakthroughs by 2027
China aims to achieve key breakthroughs in brain-computer interface technology by 2027, with new guidelines targeting healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer applications.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5 Amid Global AI Race Surge
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, offering free access to 700M users with enhanced AI capabilities as global competition in artificial intelligence accelerates.
U.S. Cuts $500M in Vaccine Research, Experts Warn of Pandemic Risks
U.S. terminates $500M vaccine research funding, sparking expert warnings about weakened pandemic defenses and global health security risks.
AI’s Energy Dilemma: Tech Giants Seek Sustainable Solutions
As AI’s power demands surge, tech companies and utilities race to secure sustainable energy solutions, balancing innovation with infrastructure challenges.
Flies Rewrite Seed Dispersal Rules in Groundbreaking Study
Chinese researchers discover flies play unexpected role in seed dispersal, challenging ecological assumptions and revealing new ecosystem dynamics.
China Achieves Milestone in Manned Lunar Lander Test
China completes first landing and takeoff test for its manned lunar lander Lanyue, advancing ambitions for crewed moon missions.
Global Temperatures Dip Slightly in July 2025, Still Third-Warmest on Record
July 2025 marked the third-warmest on record, with temperatures slightly below 2023 and 2024 but still 1.25°C above pre-industrial levels, per C3S data.
China Unveils Plans for Space Hospital to Boost Astronaut Health
China announces collaborative space hospital project to enhance astronaut healthcare and prepare for future deep-space exploration missions.
OpenAI Launches Free AI Models to Compete in Global Market
OpenAI releases two free AI models optimized for local use, challenging competitors like Meta and China’s DeepSeek in the global AI race.
China Honors Top Scientists in Future Tech, Evolution Breakthroughs
China’s Future Science Prize recognizes eight scientists for breakthroughs in evolution research, quantum materials, and AI-enabling memory technologies.
Chikungunya Virus Spreads to 119 Countries: WHO Issues Global Alert
WHO warns of chikungunya virus spread to 119 countries, with 5.5 million at risk. Americas and Indian Ocean regions hardest hit; vaccines remain limited.
UNESCO Expedites Kilimanjaro Glacier Study Amid Climate Crisis
UNESCO leads a high-altitude mission to Mount Kilimanjaro to study rapid glacier melt, highlighting climate threats to vital water sources in Africa and Asia.
China Unveils Bio-Recyclable Material for Sustainable Electronics
Chinese researchers develop bio-recyclable electronics material, offering a sustainable solution to reduce e-waste and advance green manufacturing.
China’s Adora Flora City Cruise Ship Reaches Key Construction Milestone
China’s second domestically-built cruise ship, Adora Flora City, achieves a key milestone with main generator activation, signaling advances in maritime technology and economic strategy.