WHO Reports Rising Mpox Outbreaks in Africa with Global Spread
The WHO reports increasing mpox outbreaks in Africa and new global cases, highlighting the virus’s spread to the UAE and the U.S.
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West Texas Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in 30 Years with 48 Cases
A measles outbreak in West Texas has surged to 48 cases, marking the state’s worst in nearly three decades, primarily affecting unvaccinated children and teens.
OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4B Bid to Acquire AI Leader
OpenAI has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid, reaffirming its commitment to remain a nonprofit entity focused on ensuring AGI benefits humanity.
China Finalizes Crews for Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 Space Missions
China finalizes astronaut teams for Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions, set to launch this year, advancing its space exploration efforts.
China Finalizes Crews for Upcoming Shenzhou Space Missions
China has finalized the crew list for its upcoming Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions, slated for launch this year. The missions will support the country’s space station operations through scientific experiments and resupply missions.
China Finalizes Crews for Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 Missions
China finalizes astronaut crews for Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions and prepares launches of Tianzhou-9 and Qingzhou cargo spacecraft to support its space station.
DeepSeek’s AI Drives Digital Transformation Across Industries
DeepSeek, a leading Chinese open-source AI model, is transforming industries worldwide. From education to government services, its adoption by tech giants and local companies drives digital innovation.
‘Ne Zha 2’ Shatters Box-Office Records, Showcases Chinese Culture Globally
‘Ne Zha 2’ becomes the first non-Hollywood film to surpass 10 billion yuan, showcasing the global resonance of Chinese culture and marking a milestone for China’s animation industry.
Ancient Bird Fossil in China Suggests Earlier Origins of Modern Birds
Chinese scientists discover the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, suggesting birds originated 20 million years earlier than previously thought.
Ancient Chinese Fossil Sheds New Light on Birds’ Origins
Chinese scientists discover the oldest short-tailed bird fossil in Fujian Province, pushing back the origin of birds by 20 million years.
Alibaba Teams Up with Apple to Boost AI Features in Chinese iPhones, Stock Soars
Alibaba partners with Apple to integrate AI into Chinese iPhones, boosting Alibaba’s stock to a three-year high and aiming to enhance Apple’s competitiveness in China’s smartphone market.
Chinese Scientists Identify Key Genes Enhancing Crop Resistance to Parasitic Plants
Chinese scientists uncover two genes that boost sorghum’s defense against the parasitic plant Striga, leveraging AI to enhance crop resilience across various agriculture sectors.
US and UK Opt Out of Inclusive AI Pact at Paris Summit
US and UK declined to sign the AI Action Summit declaration in Paris, while 61 countries, including China, endorsed the initiative for ethical and inclusive AI development.
60 Countries, Including China, Endorse Inclusive and Sustainable AI at Paris Summit
Around 60 countries, including the Chinese mainland, signed a Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable AI at the Paris Summit, committing to ethical and accessible AI aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Lantern Festival Illuminates the Night with Tradition and Lunar Beauty
Discover how the lantern-lit cities and the luminous full moon intertwine tradition and science at this year’s Chinese Lantern Festival.
EU Launches InvestAI with €200 Billion Boost for Artificial Intelligence
The European Union unveils InvestAI, committing €200 billion to boost artificial intelligence through gigafactories, a new research council, and initiatives to accelerate AI adoption across key sectors.
Mainland China Slams Taiwan’s DPP Reliance on U.S., Claims Industrial Harm
The Chinese mainland criticizes Taiwan’s DPP for relying on the U.S., claiming it harms Taiwan’s industrial growth amid U.S. tariff threats.
Fu Ying Calls for International Cooperation to Regulate AI at Paris Summit
At the Paris AI Action Summit, former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying emphasized the need for global cooperation to manage AI’s power and ensure it remains under human control.
AI Adoption Soars in Scientific Research, Survey Finds
A Wiley survey shows researchers worldwide are rapidly adopting AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for tasks such as writing papers and grant applications.
Widespread Adoption of AI Tools Expected in Scientific Research in Next Two Years
Survey by Wiley indicates that researchers globally anticipate widespread use of AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek in scientific research tasks within two years.