TikTok"s ties to China are once again under fire in Washington. Here"s why
Two years after then-President Donald Trump said he would ban TikTok in the United States through an executive order, the short-form video platform is once again under scrutiny in Washington. And the underlying issue remains largely the same: TikTok'.....»»
Why is Elon Musk talking to Vladimir Putin, and what does it mean for SpaceX?
NASA chief says ties between SpaceX CEO and Putin should be investigated. In a blockbuster story published Friday morning, The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk has been.....»»
New deep ultraviolet micro-LED array advances maskless photolithography
A team led by Prof. Sun Haiding from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) developed a vertically integrated micro-scale light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array which was then applied in deep ultraviolet (DUV) maskless photolithogra.....»»
Molecular study of newly discovered tardigrade species helps explain ability to withstand high doses of radiation
A team of biologists affiliated with several institutions in China has learned more about the means by which tardigrades are able to withstand high doses of radiation. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group focused on a newly fou.....»»
New method achieves functional protein delivery into living cells
In cooperation with researchers from the China University of Petroleum, the working group of Dr. Werner Nau, Professor of Chemistry at Constructor University, has demonstrated the effectiveness of a new method of intracellular protein transport......»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (October 25-27)
It's Call of Duty weekend, so it's time to fire up Xbox Game Pass and delve into some great games on the service......»»
Huawei staff arrive at new mega-campus, hub of China"s tech drive
Huawei staff arrive at new mega-campus, hub of China"s tech drive.....»»
Apple is the second-biggest smartphone seller in China
Sales of the iPhone are increasing in China, with Apple making a return to the country's top five smartphones thanks to the iPhone 16.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, Beijing - Image credit: AppleApple has been having a tou.....»»
Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”
The Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will be built in South Carolina in 2027. Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ar.....»»
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
No new cases in Missouri, but plenty in California and Washington. As H5N1 bird flu continues to spread wildly among California dairy herds and farmworkers, federal health officia.....»»
Apple set to increase China supply chain investment following Tim Cook’s government visit
Tim Cook has been making rounds in China this week. Among his many meetings, the CEO reportedly met with a Chinese government official. The result? Apple is said to be increasing its investment in China, especially in supply chain development. mo.....»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
GM sees China red ink grow in Q3 amid extended sales slump
GM is working to restructure its struggling business in China, where its market share has fallen amid heightened competition, particularly from domestic brands selling low-priced EVs......»»
Chinese industry tsar urges Tim Cook to continue investing
Apple will continue to make more investments in China, CEO Tim Cook has insisted, as part of his meeting with China's top technology official.Apple CEO Tim Cook - Image Credit: AppleTim Cook is on his second trip to China in 2024, accompanied by COO.....»»
China automakers to double overseas capacity to dodge tariffs, study finds
Chinese carmakers have built and commissioned complete manufacturing plants across nine countries, with annual capacity of 1.2 million units as of 2023, a figure set to more than double to 2.7 million in over a dozen countries by 2026, Bloomberg foun.....»»
Crucial role of peer support for African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions
A new study conducted by researchers at George Washington University sheds light on the critical role that same-race peer groups play in the success of African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The research unders.....»»
China"s "Thousand Sails" joins Starlink as the latest mega-satellite constellation in orbit
With "Thousand Sails," China joins the race to fill up Low Earth Orbit with mega-satellite constellations......»»
Huawei’s new Android-free mobile operating system is here
Chinese-based Huawei has announced HarmonyOS NEXT. It's an Android-free operating system that will launch in China only for now......»»
TSMC says it has alerted US of potential China AI chip curbs violation
TSMC says it has alerted US of potential China AI chip curbs violation.....»»
VW China marketing chief Jochen Sengpiehl deported after drug test, reports say
Veteran marketing executive Jochen Sengpiehl's future at VW is uncertain. The automaker has launched an internal investigation after he was deported to Germany from China......»»
VW China marketing chief Jochen Sengpiehl deported after drug test
Veteran marketing executive Jochen Sengpiehl's future at VW is uncertain. The automaker has launched an internal investigation after he was deported to Germany from China......»»