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U.S. Tightens Rules on Chip Design Software Sales to China

Image Credits: PixabayThe Trump administration has reportedly introduced new export restrictions on chip design software in an effort to further limit China’s capacity to develop and utilize advanced AI chips.Companies including Siemens EDA, Cadence Design Systems, and Synopsys have confirmed receiving notifications from the U.S. Commerce Department regarding new export controls on electronic design...

NVIDIA and AMD Are Expected To Roll Out New AI Chips in China That Align With U.S. Export Limits

Image Credits: PixabayTo adhere to U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology to China, NVIDIA and AMD are preparing to launch new GPUs tailored for AI applications in the Chinese market, according to Taiwanese tech outlet Digitimes, which cited supply chain insiders.NVIDIA and AMD Prepare AI GPUs Tailored for China’s MarketNVIDIA is reportedly preparing...

New Type Of Bacteria Identified On China’s Space Station

Credit: PixabaySwabs collected from China's Tiangong space station have uncovered traces of a previously unknown bacterium, exhibiting traits that could enable it to survive in harsh conditions hundreds of kilometers above Earth's surface.New Bacterium on Tiangong Space Station May Help Protect Astronauts and SpacecraftResearchers from the Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group and the Beijing...

China Achieves New Fusion Milestone with Record-Breaking Thousand-Second Run

The EAST reactorXinhuaChina has achieved a major milestone in the pursuit of practical fusion energy. The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor in Hefei set a new record by sustaining a fusion reaction for 1,066 seconds. This breakthrough demonstrates significant progress toward fusion as a clean, virtually limitless power source.Efforts to harness hydrogen fusion,...

China Completes Record-Breaking Underwater Shield Tunnel

Workers of the China 14th Bureau Group celebrate the completion of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnelChina 14th Bureau GroupJinan, the capital of Shandong Province in East China and home to 9.4 million people, has made global headlines. Crews there have successfully completed the construction of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.The China Railway...

China Aims to Deflect a Near-Earth Asteroid by 2030

Artist's impression of a giant asteroid hitting the Earth – something China hopes its upcoming mission will one day help preventDon Davis/NASAChina is aiming to enter the field of planetary defense. A recent paper by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) reveals plans for a test mission in 2030 to deflect a small asteroid...

China Finds Largest Metamorphic Rock Oil Field

Great Chinese discovery: Bozhong 26-6 Field is the largest in the world. An extraordinary discovery in the energy industry has just shaken the global scene: the Chinese state-owned offshore oil and gas company, CNOOC Ltd., announced an additional gas discovery in its Bozhong 26-6 field. Reliable sources revealed that an incredible 40 MMcmg (1.4...

China Unveils New Stealth Aircraft Utilizing Plasma Technology

Chinese Air Force J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Showcase Skills at Air Show in Changchun, Jilin Province. Credit: Yang Pan/China Ministry of Defense.Traditionally, aircraft are designed to be highly visible for safety reasons, except military planes, which prioritize stealth. Various methods have been employed to minimize visibility through materials, design, and technologies to reduce the...

China Reveals Coin-Sized Nuclear Battery with 50-Year Lifespan

The BV100 nuclear battery, smaller than a dime, has dimensions of just 15 x 15 x 15 millimeters. Credit: Betavolt.A Chinese startup, Betavolt, has revealed a groundbreaking development in nuclear batteries. The BV100, a tiny atomic energy battery the size of a small coin, claims to provide a continuous power supply for up to...

Bird-Inspired Cultural Center Blossoms in China

The Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is inspired by the distinctive chevron patterns of migratory birds, says Zaha Hadid ArchitectsVirgile Simon BertrandZaha Hadid Architects has finished the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre, characterized by a visually striking design inspired by the unique chevron patterns of migrating birds. However, the structure is crowned with four...