Sci-Tech

AI accelerates Antarctic seafloor research

AI accelerates Antarctic seafloor research

System analyses images in seconds to aid conservation efforts

China unearths largest panda fossil site

China unearths largest panda fossil site

Discovery in Guizhou reveals 52 fossils spanning 100,000 years

Millennium Seed Bank marks 25 years

Millennium Seed Bank marks 25 years

Kew’s vault stores 2.5 billion seeds to safeguard global plant diversity

Brazil pioneers interstate robot surgery

Brazil pioneers interstate robot surgery

Doctors perform 3,000 km remote operation using standard internet

Spotify joins labels to develop AI music

Spotify joins labels to develop AI music

Platform pledges fair, licensed tools to protect artists’ rights

China fair showcases tech innovation

China fair showcases tech innovation

Canton Fair unveils 794,000 new products and draws global buyers

AI spots batteries in UK e-waste plant

AI spots batteries in UK e-waste plant

LionVision system aims to cut fire risks and recover metals

XPENG shows flying car in Dubai

XPENG shows flying car in Dubai

The firm plans a 2027 Middle East launch after 600 regional preorders

‘DEEP’ to launch underwater habitat Vanguard

‘DEEP’ to launch underwater habitat Vanguard

Pilot project aims to pioneer sustained human presence beneath the sea

Holiday spending surges across China

Holiday spending surges across China

AI stores and immersive attractions drive retail boom

China’s Arctic mission uses AI and eDNA

China’s Arctic mission uses AI and eDNA

Breakthrough study links polar biodiversity and climate change

NASA plans 2026 lunar flyby mission

NASA plans 2026 lunar flyby mission

Four astronauts will orbit Moon to prep future South Pole landing

Electronic Arts agrees to $55B buyout

Electronic Arts agrees to $55B buyout

Shareholders get 25 % premium as private equity takes control

Scientists map 85 new Antarctic subglacial lakes

Scientists map 85 new Antarctic subglacial lakes

Findings show dynamic water networks shaping ice flow and sea level rise

AI bot Kia joins SFU classroom debates

AI bot Kia joins SFU classroom debates

Project blends teaching innovation with warnings on bias, accuracy

Humanoid robots steal show in Shanghai

Humanoid robots steal show in Shanghai

Forum highlights China’s push to lead global robotics revolution