Charting the course to eco-friendly steel: China"s blueprint for cleaner air and a cooler planet
China, the world's top steel producer, is at a crossroads due to its iron and steel industry's heavy CO2 emissions and pollution contribution, spotlighting the urgent need for greener practices. This necessity stems from the industry's impact on air.....»»
One of the last roadblocks to selling Apple Vision Pro in China has been lifted
In one of the last steps needed before an electronic device goes on sale, the Chinese safety regulators have approved the Apple Vision Pro for sale in the country.A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo]The "China Compulsory Certificate" (CCC).....»»
Macs just got a huge AI boost
With the launch of the ChatGPT desktop app, Macs just became a lot more AI-friendly......»»
Microsoft finally fixed copy and paste in Word
Microsoft Word makes pasting easier and cleaner thanks to the merge formatting option that you can start using right now......»»
Biden administration eases rules on battery minerals as reports say it prepares to boost EV tariffs
Conflicting policy moves reflect dependence on China's supply chain and concerns about subsidies and national security.....»»
Chinese fruit fly genomes reveal global migrations, repeated evolution
Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), which humans have inadvertently spread around the globe, arrived in China roughly 4,000 years ago, according to a new population genomics study that adds to our understanding of the insect's global migration, de.....»»
Indian Ocean sea-surface temperatures found to be accurate predictor of dengue outbreaks
A team of Earth scientists, health care workers and meteorologists affiliated with several institutions in China, and working with several international partners, reports that global dengue severity in Asia and South America can be predicted by sea-s.....»»
Two-year study shows some varieties of annual flowers have a place in pollinator-friendly gardens
While wildflowers and perennials are a must for supporting pollinators, there's no denying the popularity of many annual flowers for their colorful, visual appeal. Annuals are often thought of as pollinator "deserts," but a new study suggests choosin.....»»
Higher U.S. tariffs on China EVs to have limited initial impact
Geely was the only Chinese automaker to export EVs to the U.S. in the first quarter, and the tally was under 3,000, according to the China Passenger Car Association......»»
Extreme solar storms create gorgeous views of auroras across the planet
The sun has been unusually active this week, leading to stunning views of auroras across Europe and parts of the U.S. this weekend......»»
Second night of auroras seen "extreme" solar storm
Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before......»»
Play the Planet of the Apes game that time forgot after watching the new movie
Just watched Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? Then you should check out this underrated Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier game starring Neil Newbon......»»
Save up to $50 when you buy the OnePlus Nord N30!
OnePlus' budget smartphone is even cheaper now. The post Save up to $50 when you buy the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a relatively wallet-friendly smartphone, OnePlus’ Nord sub-brand is probabl.....»»
Scientists unlock key to breeding "carbon gobbling" plants with a major appetite
The discovery of how a critical enzyme "hidden in nature's blueprint" works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a process fundamental for life on Earth......»»
Biden set to hit China EVs with tariffs, report says
The tariff rate on electric vehicles is expected to quadruple from roughly 25 percent to 100 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the plans......»»
Information-entropy enabled identifying topological photonic phase in real space
Researchers led by Prof. Xiaoyong Hu at Peking University, China, are interested in topological photonics. They have proposed an interdisciplinary approach to study the topological systems through information entropy (IE) in real space......»»
Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation
A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and qu.....»»
10 best Planet of the Apes movies, ranked
Even after 50 years, the Planet of the Apes franchise is still great. With 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in theaters, DT ranks the best Apes movies......»»
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: a great, thoughtful sci-fi sequel
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy addition to one of Hollywood's best franchises......»»
Zeekr tops IPO goal to raise $441 million
The listing by EV upstart Zeekr is the biggest by a China-based company in the U.S. since Didi Global’s $4.4 billion IPO almost three years ago......»»
China"s vehicle exports hit record high in April as domestic sales fall
Facing trade threats in Europe, Chinese automakers have been actively exploring South America, Australia and ASEAN markets for exports......»»