China's involvement in U. S. climate initiatives has sparked concern among Republicans. They claim that China is using third-party groups to push its agenda. This makes it hard to see where the money is coming from. The goal? To shape U. S. energy policies in China's favor. The Energy Foundation is one group under scrutiny. It's a network of organizations focused on...
Tsinghua University in Beijing is making waves in the world of artificial intelligence. This place is like a big brain factory, turning out some of the brightest minds in science and engineering. But it's not just about badminton games and fresh paint smells anymore. The university's Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence is where the real magic happens. Researchers ar...
China is stepping up as a major player in the fight against climate change, especially with the United States taking a backseat. This shift is evident at the recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil, where China is playing a more active role than ever before. But why is China so invested in this global effort? One reason could be economic. China has poured a lot of mon...
China has made a big step in making its own airplane engines. They tested a small, super-light turbojet engine. This engine is special because it was mostly made using 3D printing. The test showed that the engine can work well on its own, not just in controlled tests. The engine powered a drone for 30 minutes. It reached a height of 6, 000 meters and a speed of Mach...
China is now a top player in global science, ranking fifth in scientific publications. The number of times Chinese research is cited has been growing fast. This growth is especially noticeable in areas like nanotechnology, where China is now second only to the USA. Money for research and development (R&D) has been increasing quickly since 1997. Interestingly, more o...
The AI boom is here, but it's not just about fancy tech. It's about power. The US is facing a big challenge: it doesn't have enough energy to keep up with the growing demand from AI. This isn't a new problem, but it's getting worse. For years, data centers managed to use more energy without causing big issues. They got better at using less power to do more work. But...
China is getting older. Fast. This means lots of people need to figure out how to help elderly folks live well and stay in their homes. Two places are trying to do just that: Taikang Home · Chu Garden and Xianghe · Da'ai City. First, let's talk about "aging in place. " This means elderly people can stay in their own homes or communities as they get older. It's not j...
China is facing a big problem. It's not just about getting richer. It's about getting older. This mix is causing a lot of worry. Soon, there will be a huge transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. But it won't be like the fancy dramas we see on TV. In China, many families are not super rich. They have some money, but not billions. So, when parents pass th...
Farmers in China are being asked to join a new type of loan program. This program is called a carbon sink loan. It is designed to help the environment. The idea is to use forests and bamboo to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. This can help reduce the effects of climate change. But not all farmers are ready to join. There are many reasons why they might say no. So...
Hollywood is buzzing about a new trend: micro dramas. These are short, intense stories, often lasting just a few minutes each, that pack a punch with dramatic plots. Think of them as modern-day soap operas, but in bite-sized chunks. They're cheap to make, easy to watch, and incredibly popular, especially with younger audiences who love scrolling through their phones....