Is China Quickly Eroding America’s Lead in the Global AI Race?
China is ramping up its AI capabilities, investing heavily to reduce reliance on the US. The battle for AI dominance is heating up, with Chinese companies like DeepSeek gaining traction…
Simulation of Crashed Boeing 787 Put Focus on a Technical Flaw
Investigators of the Boeing 787 crash are focusing on potential dual engine failure. A flight simulator reenactment using the plane’s parameters revealed that the landing gear positioning and wing flaps…
Recent College Graduates Face Higher Unemployment Than Other Workers – for the First Time in Decades
The article discusses the challenges faced by recent college graduates in the job market, noting that their unemployment rate has surpassed that of other workers for the first time in…
Chinese Film Foundation Plans to Use AI to ‘Revitalize’ 100 Classic Kung Fu Films
The China Film Foundation has announced an ambitious plan to utilise artificial intelligence to rejuvenate 100 classic kung fu films, including iconic titles such as ‘Police Story’ and ‘Fist of…
Google DeepMind’s Spinoff Company ‘Very Close’ to Human Trials for Its AI-Designed Drugs
Summary Google DeepMind’s spinoff, Isomorphic Labs, is on the brink of launching human trials for its AI-designed drugs. The company aims to revolutionise drug development by combining AI with pharmaceutical…
Citizen Scientists Just Helped Discover Nearly 8,000 New Eclipsing Binary Stars
Citizen scientists recently played a crucial role in identifying nearly 8,000 new eclipsing binary stars through a project associated with NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The Eclipsing Binary Patrol…
The Startup-Filled Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s AI Frenzy
Summary China is intensifying its investment in AI, particularly in a coder “village” near Hangzhou, aimed at fostering a self-reliant AI ecosystem. This locale features engineers who are biding their…
India’s Battery Ambitions Run On Borrowed Volts
India’s Battery Ambitions Run On Borrowed Volts India is gearing up to mass-produce electric vehicle batteries in the next 18 months, marking a significant stride towards achieving industrial self-sufficiency. However,…
Springer Nature Book on Machine Learning is Full of Made-Up Citations
Summary Springer Nature’s recently released machine learning textbook, "Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced" by Govindakumar Madhavan, has come under fire for allegedly containing a multitude of fabricated references.…
Poland’s Clean Energy Usage Overtakes Coal For First Time
Poland’s Clean Energy Usage Overtakes Coal For First Time Poland has made a significant shift in its energy policy as, for the first time, it generated more electricity from renewable…