California Passes Laws to Protect Minors from AI-Generated Deepfakes
California has enacted new laws to protect minors from AI-generated harmful imagery, making the creation and distribution of AI-generated child sexual abuse material a felony.
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Chinese Scientists Encode Brain MRI Data into DNA in Major Breakthrough
Scientists at Tianjin University have successfully encoded brain MRI data into DNA, marking a significant advancement in medical data storage technology.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule Arrives at ISS to Retrieve Stranded Astronauts
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has docked with the ISS to bring home NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded aboard the station since June due to technical issues with their return vehicle.
China Enhances Meteorological Observation System with Integrated Technologies
China has enhanced its meteorological observation system with integrated land, sea, air, and space technologies, establishing the world’s largest weather radar network and deploying advanced satellites.
First Segment of China’s West-East Gas Pipeline 4 Operational, Enhancing Clean Energy Network
China has inaugurated the first segment of its West-East Gas Pipeline 4, enhancing the regional energy network and promoting green, low-carbon energy transitions along the pipeline’s path.
Chinese Tech Giants Collaborate to Expand Payment and Delivery Options
Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, and JD.com are collaborating to expand payment and delivery options, enhancing user experience and resource integration in the e-commerce industry.
SpaceX Launches Mission to Bring Home Stranded Astronauts from ISS
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches to bring home two American astronauts stranded on the ISS due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in space collaboration.
Breakthrough Discovery: Gene Linked to Inherited Eye Diseases Identified by U.S. Researchers
U.S. researchers have identified the gene UBAP1L as responsible for certain inherited retinal diseases, offering new hope for millions affected by vision-threatening conditions globally.
Europe Prepares for Lunar Exploration with New Moon Simulator
Europe advances its lunar exploration efforts with the launch of LUNA, a new moon simulator in Germany, as astronaut Thomas Pesquet tests the facility in preparation for future missions.
Future of Mobility Discussed at 2024 World New Energy Vehicle Congress
Global leaders convene in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, for the 2024 World New Energy Vehicle Congress to discuss the future of transportation under the theme “Low Carbon Evolution and Global Cooperation.”
Science Saturday: Earth’s Mini-Moon, Green Energy Flights, Lebanon Blasts, and AI Innovations
Discover this week’s top science stories: Earth’s temporary mini-moon, China’s sustainable aviation milestone, security concerns after Lebanon’s device explosions, and Alibaba’s AI innovations.
China-Europe SMILE Satellite Completes Development, Moves Closer to 2025 Launch
China has completed development of the SMILE satellite, a joint mission with the European Space Agency aimed at studying the sun-Earth connection. The satellite is set to launch by the end of 2025.
China Launches Shijian-19, Its First Reusable Returnable Test Satellite
China has successfully launched Shijian-19, its first reusable and returnable test satellite, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and international cooperation.
China Unveils Lunar-Landing Spacesuit Design
China’s Manned Space Agency unveiled the design of its lunar-landing spacesuit, marking a major step forward in its lunar exploration program after significant technological breakthroughs since 2020.
World Design Cities Conference 2024 Kicks Off in Shanghai
The World Design Cities Conference 2024 opened in Shanghai, bringing together global designers to explore design-driven approaches for sustainable growth and integration into urban life.
China’s Deep Sea No. 1 Phase II Gas Field Now Operational, Boosting Energy Capacity
China’s independently developed ultra-deepwater gas field, Deep Sea No. 1 Phase II, is now operational off the coast of Hainan, marking a significant advancement in China’s energy development capabilities.
Exploring ‘Back to the Far Side’: A New Documentary on China’s Chang’e-6 Mission
A new documentary, ‘Back to the Far Side,’ provides an in-depth look at China’s Chang’e-6 mission, offering viewers unprecedented insight into the nation’s ambitious lunar exploration efforts.
Norway Unveils World’s First Commercial CO2 Storage Service
Norway has inaugurated the gateway to an undersea carbon dioxide vault, marking a crucial step toward launching the world’s first commercial CO2 transport and storage service via its Northern Lights project.
Smart, Green Innovations Shine at China-ASEAN Expo
Smart technologies like driverless loaders are showcased at the China-ASEAN Expo, highlighting China and ASEAN’s growing cooperation in innovation and sustainable development.
Exploring the Far Side: China’s Chang’e-6 Mission Advances Lunar Science
China’s Chang’e-6 mission has returned samples from the moon’s far side, unveiling lunar mysteries. Innovations like the Queqiao satellite and new re-entry techniques are advancing lunar exploration.