OpenAI Unveils GPT-5 as AI Race Heats Up
OpenAI launched GPT-5 free to 700M users, marking a major AI leap. CEO Sam Altman calls it “generally intelligent” but says it’s not AGI yet.
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US Cuts $500M in Vaccine Research, Experts Warn of Pandemic Risks
The U.S. cuts $500M from 22 vaccine research projects, sparking expert warnings of greater vulnerability to future pandemics, from COVID-19 variants to seasonal flu.
AI’s Power Hunger Sparks Race for Green Energy ⚡🤖
Tech giants and utilities race to power AI’s growth with green energy to meet soaring electricity demands.
How a Kleptoparasitic Fly Is Rewriting Seed Science
Discover how a kleptoparasitic fly from the Chinese mainland steals seeds from ants, revealing a surprising new seed dispersal mechanism that rewrites plant science.
China’s Lanyue Nails First Manned Lunar Lander Test! 🚀🌕
Lanyue, China’s new two-module lunar lander, successfully completes its maiden landing and takeoff test in Hebei Province, marking a giant leap in the country’s manned moon program.
What Fueled Guangdong’s Torrential Downpours?
Guangdong Province faced record torrential rains in early August, causing floods, mudslides and forcing over 85,400 residents to evacuate. We explore the factors behind this extreme weather.
China Plans Space Hospital to Boost Astronaut Health
China’s Shenzhen and Shanghai institutes team up to build a future space hospital for astronaut health, in-orbit medical monitoring and deep-space support.
OpenAI Unveils Free Open-Weight AI Models to Run on Laptops
OpenAI has released two free open-weight language models optimized to run locally on laptops, matching proprietary models in performance and enabling developers to fine-tune AI behind their firewalls.
From Feathered Dinosaurs to Quantum Tech: Chinese mainland’s Future Science Prize 2025
The Chinese mainland’s Future Science Prize honored eight trailblazers, from paleontologists unveiling bird origins to physicists designing topological materials and a memory tech pioneer.
Chikungunya Outbreak: 119 Countries Hit, Millions at Risk!
WHO warns of chikungunya in 119 countries with millions at risk. Stay informed and safe amid this global health alert.