China's navy just got a powerful new toy: the Fujian, its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. This isn't just any ship; it's the first one China designed and built all by itself. With this new addition, China now has three aircraft carriers, making its navy the biggest in the world by ship co
Doctors deal with a lot of X-ray images. They need to spot new diseases. But they also need to remember old ones. This is tricky. It's like trying to learn a new language while not forgetting your mother tongue. Computers face the same problem. They can learn new things. But they often forget old in
The U. S. government announced it would hold talks with China about its strong position in shipbuilding and ocean shipping. This comes as they put a temporary halt on certain fees for Chinese ships docking at U. S. ports. The pause on these fees, which can add up to billions each year, is part of a
Chen Tianshi, a former computer science researcher, has seen his wealth skyrocket to $21 billion. This massive increase is thanks to the success of his company, Cambricon Technologies. Often called the "Nvidia of China, " Cambricon makes powerful AI chips. These chips are used by big names like Ali
Researchers are looking into why so many young people are developing nearsightedness, also known as myopia. This condition is not just about genes. It's also about what's happening in the world around us. Two different sets of data were used to figure this out. One set is old and focuses on clinical
A man from Steuben County, New York, has been found guilty of stealing important U. S. technology and trying to use it for his own gain in China. Ji Wang, 63, took secret information from his job at Corning Incorporated. This information was part of a project funded by the U. S. government to develo
Back pain is not a one-size-fits-all issue. It's a complex problem that affects people differently. To tackle this, researchers are using advanced technology to study how people move. They want to see if there are distinct patterns in how individuals with back pain move their spines. The goal is to
Luminate has teamed up with Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) to bring Chinese music data into the global spotlight. This is a big deal because it's the first time music streaming and sales from China will be included in global charts. The partnership means that data from TME's popular platforms li
In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly oppo
Fitbit's latest app update, now in public preview, brings a mix of improvements and letdowns. The AI coach, in particular, had a rocky start. On day one, it had trouble recognizing the Pixel Watch 4, confusing it with the older Pixel Watch 2. However, some fixes rolled in over the week, like better
