11 h. ago China’s analogue AI chip could work 1,000 times faster than Nvidia GPU: study

Chinese scientists have created a superfast analogue chip that can solve complex maths problems for advanced scientific tasks and artificial intelligence (AI) while using less power than conventional computing, according to a paper published this month. The analogue device designed by researchers from Peking University uses memory chips made of resistive materials. With future improvements, it could perform calculations at a processing rate 1,000 times faster than top digital processors, such as...

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17 h. ago Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances

The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances in cutting-edge weapons by a veteran rocket scientist, who warned “a lot of effort” was still needed. An array of advanced rockets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, featured in last month’s Victory Day parade in Beijing along with other hi-tech weapons, generating considerable public enthusiasm. In an interview for a popular video account, Zhao Ruian, 84, a former researcher with the China...

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30 h. ago Phoenix Suns return from China with focus on chemistry, defense

Phoenix Suns return from China with focus on chemistry, defense  Cronkite News

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40 h. ago U.S. stock futures edge higher with China trade talks, corporate earnings in focus

U.S. stock futures edge higher with China trade talks, corporate earnings in focus  Investing.com

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45 h. ago Chinese scientists caught neurons ‘kissing’ each other with cutting

Chinese scientists have captured the “kiss-shrink-run” process of neuronal communication using the world’s first camera with nanometre resolution and a millisecond-scale imaging speed. This cutting-edge cryogenic electron microscopy development enables the team to freeze moments of neurotransmission in time and clearly observe the complete dynamic process of the synaptic vesicle – a tiny, membrane-bound sac in a neuron that stores neurotransmitters. Their findings have also helped to resolve a...

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46 h. ago Chinese scientists discover secret to healthy ageing in naked mole

The remarkable longevity and disease resistance of naked mole rats are linked to a version of a protein involved in DNA repair that is also found in humans, Chinese scientists have discovered. The team led by researchers from Shanghai’s Tongji University found that introducing this modified protein in flies and mice reduced the genetic damage associated with ageing and helped to extend lifespan, according to results of their study published earlier this month. Their findings suggest that the...

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50 h. ago US stock futures steady with China trade talks, Q3 earnings in focus

US stock futures steady with China trade talks, Q3 earnings in focus  Investing.com

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58 h. ago China Focus: Revolutionary Chinese chip to pioneer search for dark matter, black holes

China Focus: Revolutionary Chinese chip to pioneer search for dark matter, black holes  Big News Network.com

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4 d. ago Wall St edges up after Trump's China remarks; regional bank worries in focus

Wall St edges up after Trump's China remarks; regional bank worries in focus  Reuters

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4 d. ago China’s double threat: Shanghai sinks as sea level rises fastest in 4,000 years

Shanghai is sinking while the world’s sea levels are rising fast – the fastest in 4,000 years – possibly threatening the Chinese financial hub and the global supply chain, scientists warn in a new study. China faces a double threat from rising seas, according to the multinational team, as many of its largest and most economically important cities are concentrated in delta regions – flat lands close to water that were ideal for urban development but remain extremely vulnerable to...

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5 d. ago IMF official urges China to shift fiscal focus away from industrial policy

IMF official urges China to shift fiscal focus away from industrial policy  Reuters

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5 d. ago Dollar mixed vs yen, euro, China's rare earths, rate outlook in focus

Dollar mixed vs yen, euro, China's rare earths, rate outlook in focus  Reuters

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5 d. ago Dollar drops versus euro, rises slightly against yen, China's rare earths in focus

Dollar drops versus euro, rises slightly against yen, China's rare earths in focus  Reuters

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5 d. ago Markets Positive as AI Rally Steals Focus From China Trade Fears. Stock Futures Rise.

Markets Positive as AI Rally Steals Focus From China Trade Fears. Stock Futures Rise.  Barron's

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5 d. ago Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with fresh earnings, US

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with fresh earnings, US-China trade war in focus  Yahoo Finance

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5 d. ago Iron Ore Declines With New Supplies, China Steel Demand in Focus

Iron Ore Declines With New Supplies, China Steel Demand in Focus  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago Trump, China Trade Threats Have Roiled Stocks. Markets Should Focus on This Instead.

Trump, China Trade Threats Have Roiled Stocks. Markets Should Focus on This Instead.  Barron's

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7 d. ago Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide with Trump

Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide with Trump-China tensions, Fed's Powell in focus  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago Watch China's Florasis Shifts Focus Outside US Amid Trade War

Watch China's Florasis Shifts Focus Outside US Amid Trade War  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago Fathers can pass on benefits of exercise, Chinese study suggests

Chinese scientists have found that the benefits of exercise can be inherited across generations, with a father’s level of activity influencing his children’s health and endurance. The team found that mice could pass on the benefits of exercise – including improved muscle mass, lower body fat and stronger bones – through the genes. By contrast, the offspring of inactive mice performed worse in running and strength tests. “We demonstrate that offspring sired by exercise-trained fathers display...

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