Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—th
Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a
When someone is seriously ill, family caregivers play a crucial role in their care. In Taiwan, there's a need for a quick and reliable way to assess how these caregivers are coping after the loss of their loved one. This is where the Hospice Foundation of Taiwan steps in. They've created a new tool
In the early hours of a recent morning, Taiwan experienced a significant jolt — a 6. 4-magnitude earthquake that rippled through the southern county of Chiayi. The shockwaves reached as far as the cities of Tainan and Taichung, but the impact on the tech sector was particularly notable. TSMC, the gl
Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig
In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of
Lately, the spotlight is on the rising tension between the United States and China, especially regarding Taiwan. Some experts believe that China might take action by the year 2027. A significant concern is a potential blockade, which could quickly escalate into a full-blown war if the U. S. steps in
In 2024, Taiwan experienced its hottest year ever, with an average temperature of 24. 97°C (76. 95°F), beating the previous record set in 2020. This heatwave was part of a global trend, with climate change causing extreme weather and costly natural disasters worldwide. Taiwan's Central Weather Admin
Imagine a group of scientists from Taiwan and mainland China working together on a fascinating project. Since 1996, they've been exploring the world of neutrinos and astro-particle physics. Now, they're gearing up for an exciting experiment at Taiwan's Nuclear Power Station II. The plan? Use a 600 k
Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet
