Colombia’s Electric Bus Revolution Drives Green Growth
Colombia is leading a green transit revolution in 2025, rolling out fully electric buses to cut emissions and build a local industry through technology transfer led by the Chinese mainland.
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Singapore Greenlights 660 Electric Buses to Phase Out Diesel
Singapore’s LTA has ordered 660 electric buses — including the first large-scale double-deck EVs — to replace diesel by late 2026, aiming for a fully clean fleet by 2040.
Hopcroft: Passion-First Education for an AI Future
John Hopcroft at Shanghai’s Basic Education Conference calls for passion-driven learning to help students navigate AI-era changes with curiosity and confidence.
Google Rolls Out Beta Real-Time Headphone Translator
Google’s new beta brings real-time translations to any headphones via the Translate app. Available now on Android in US, Mexico & India, with iOS support coming in 2026.
OpenAI Flags ‘High’ Cybersecurity Risks in Future AI
OpenAI warns upcoming AI models could pose “high” cybersecurity risks, from zero-day exploits to industrial intrusions, and unveils defenses like access controls, tiered access, and a Frontier Risk Council.
Australia’s World-First Under-16 Social Media Ban Goes Live
Australia’s new world-first law bans under-16s from Facebook, TikTok and YouTube to boost digital wellbeing, with platforms facing hefty fines.
Cold Wave to Slam China: 14°C Drop, Snow & Strong Winds Ahead
A cold snap will sweep across China from Dec 10 to 13, bringing 12-14°C drops, snow, gales and warnings for greenhouse and traffic safety.
China Emerges as Hub of Global Scientific Collaboration, Clarivate Study Finds
A Clarivate analysis in Nature shows China has become a central hub in global scientific collaboration, reshaping research networks and partnerships in 2025.
7.5-Magnitude Quake Shakes Northeast Japan, Fukushima Wastewater Discharge Paused
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late on Dec 8, prompting the halt of Fukushima Daiichi wastewater discharge.
The Hidden Fungal Network Saving Our Forests
Discover how fungi networks support plants, lock away CO2, and why scientists in Scotland are racing to protect these underground heroes to save our forests.