John Desmond Bernal, a key figure in molecular biology, is also known as the pioneer of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, set the groundwork for this field. Four main ideas from Bernal’s work include considering the socio-historical context, using theoretical models,
John Desmond Bernal, a leading figure in molecular biology, is known as the father of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, laid the groundwork for this field. Let's dive into four key aspects of his ideas: the historical and social viewpoint, theoretical models, combinin
As Americans voted in the 2024 presidential election, China sent a message through its embassy in the U. S. The Chinese spokesperson, Liu Pengyu, said that China won't interfere in the election, calling it an internal U. S. matter. Instead, China hopes to work with the U. S. , no matter who wins. Th
Have you heard about the boom in China's electric vehicle (EV) market? Analysts are buzzing about its growth and potential. Vincent Sun, an expert from Morningstar, said that China is leading the world in EV sales, with a huge jump to 8 million units sold by the end of September. That's almost half
Asia's stock markets were mostly on the rise on Monday, buoyed by China's leaders convening for a significant economic conference. This meeting is expected to bring fresh support for the world's second-largest economy, sparking a positive vibe among investors. The OPEC+ nations also announced they w
South Korea and the U. S. are joining forces to keep the Indo-Pacific region safe and stable. They've created a new partnership called the Regional Cooperation Framework. This is like their way of showing they're serious about maintaining peace and security in the region. The U. S. and South Korea m
Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d
In a big move this week, the EU took a stand against China by imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. These tariffs, ranging from 17% to 35. 3%, were put in place after talks between the EU and China broke down. The tariffs are meant to tackle the heavy subsidies that the Ch
In a surprising turnaround, China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months – jumping to 50. 1 in October. This is a promising sign after months of contraction, with September clocking in at 49. 8. Economists had expected a slight improvement, predicting 49. 9. But the actual resu
Taiwan and the United States are teaming up to boost Taiwan's defenses. Recently, the US has agreed to sell Taiwan $2 billion worth of weapons. This includes an advanced surface-to-air missile system, called NASAMS. It's the first time Taiwan is getting this type of missile. China isn't happy about
