Science

Matter of pure force: US, Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as ‘triumph’

Matter of pure force: US, Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as ‘triumph’

The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. On Chinese social…

What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint?

What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint?

The competition between the US and China in the realm of artificial intelligence has shifted focus towards harnessing model capabilities rather than merely their creation. AI model distillation enables smaller systems to mimic larger…

China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in 10 minutes

China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in 10 minutes

Chinese start-ups and researchers are racing to bring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to market that can be implanted in just a few minutes, as Beijing pushes to nurture home-grown players in the sector to compete with Elon Musk’s…

Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

Sharks may be used to gather data that helps scientists understand the potential intensity of a hurricane before it makes landfall.

Home Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UK

The Guardian

Home Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UK

Man is told he should not have been granted settled status so he can no longer sponsor Brazilian wife to remain A 33-year-old Italian engineer who has been in London since 2018 has been plunged into a battle with the Home Office after…

The Guardian

Study: Obesity 'bigger cancer risk' than previously thought

Study: Obesity 'bigger cancer risk' than previously thought

A new study has found that being significantly overweight could be responsible for more cases of cancer than previously known. Abdominal fat, in particular, increases the risk of cancer — especially among women.

Wildfires: British Columbia declares state of emergency, thousands forced to flee homes

France 24

Wildfires: British Columbia declares state of emergency, thousands forced to flee homes

Canada’s British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate overnight. Officials say strong winds helped the flames spread rapidly, with significant challenges still…

France 24

Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closure

Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closure

Indonesian authorities have closed a popular national park until further notice. Strong winds and rough terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Review: Affordable mobile gaming with the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Review: Affordable mobile gaming with the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

MANILA, Philippines – The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G could be your go-to phone as a casual gamer. The moment I got my hands on Samsung’s new Galaxy line, I installed various games to test its capabilities. I started with a series of MOBAs to…

US scientists tag sharks to help forecast hurricane intensification

US scientists tag sharks to help forecast hurricane intensification

Sharks are being used as mobile ocean sensors by University of Delaware researchers in a new study that could help improve hurricane forecasts. Electronic tags attached to sharks collect water temperature, salinity and depth data as the…

As Japan’s concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix

As Japan’s concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix

Increasing tree coverage in Japanese cities could have myriad benefits as the planet warms. But canopy coverage in Tokyo and beyond is headed in the wrong direction.

What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know

CBC