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Future techi

Jetpacks, flying cars, hyperloops, space tourism, quantum communication. These technologies are closer than you think, as scientists working around the world compete and cooperate on groundbreaking discoveries which will change the way we operate as a species. 

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  • Once this new device reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on battle needs
  • Like many researchers in the history of drone development, the team was inspired by the unique structure of the maple seed
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The Circular Electron Positron Collider, known as a Higgs factory, will take a decade to build and become the next global centre of particle physics: Wang Yifang.

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Guo Guoping, an NPC deputy, quantum physicist and founder of Origin Quantum, says there is a decoupling between research and application in China.

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US think tank flags military applications of quantum technology and its potential threat to digital security, while noting that China has already spent several billion dollars more on research.

The development of artificial intelligence has created opportunities for educated workers in the Philippines and other developing countries. But they are poorly paid and lack training.

Chinese aerospace media reports Gravity-1 launch is ‘a significant advancement in the independent innovation of China’s commercial carrier rockets’.

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Plasma-based energy shield is a radical new approach reminiscent of tai chi principles – it aims to convert the attacker’s energy into a defensive force.

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Along with the company, collaborative innovation consortium of 25 entities and led by CNNC will help overcome key challenges in nuclear fusion field.

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China aims to boost a range of tech-heavy sectors, from new materials to biomedicines, in 2024 to move ahead with its advanced manufacturing development and ensure high-quality growth.

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An experimental model with the cutting-edge ceramic applied saved over 20 per cent of air-conditioning energy, say scientists who see it as an additional tool to combat global warming.

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Using researchers’ attack method, a giant panda’s face is misclassified as a woman by Bard and a bald eagle is misclassified as a cat and a dog in Bing Chat.

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Beijing’s industry and tech ministry releases nine-page guideline urging innovation, safe supply chain and international competitiveness for the tech.

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Over 25 nations at the world’s first AI safety conference signed a ‘Bletchley Declaration’, saying countries need to establish a common approach on oversight.

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‘The pilot would feel as if he became the robot himself’. One idea is for robots to get together for a shoot out with toy guns, while another is for them to help clean up after disasters.

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The Global AI Governance Initiative was announced a day after the US’ latest ban seeking to restrict China’s access to advanced chips and chipmaking tools.

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CGST sends remote sensing images from Jilin-1 satellite in orbit to optical telescope at 10Gbps but WeChat post does not reveal telescope’s aperture or pointing accuracy, or what kind of vehicle was used.

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