The United States imposed substantial tariffs on Canadian imports early Saturday morning after negotiations between the two nations failed to produce a resolution to their ongoing trade dispute. The 50 percent tariffs, affecting approximately $20 billion in Canadian products, represent a significant escalation in economic tensions between the longtime allies. U.S. Trade … [Read more...] about United States and Canada Enter New Phase of Trade Dispute as Tariffs Take Effect
Chinese Humanoid Robots Surpass Human Athletic Records at Beijing Competition
Chinese humanoid robots have achieved what was once considered impossible, surpassing long-standing human athletic records at the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing this past Saturday. The demonstration represents the latest milestone in China's aggressive push toward robotics supremacy, occurring just weeks after American authorities moved to restrict Chinese robotics … [Read more...] about Chinese Humanoid Robots Surpass Human Athletic Records at Beijing Competition
Chinese Solar Panel Expansion Reduces Bird Populations and Biodiversity
A comprehensive study published in Science has revealed significant environmental consequences from China's aggressive expansion of solar energy infrastructure, documenting substantial reductions in bird diversity and habitat destruction across thousands of counties. The research, conducted by scientists from China, Vietnam, and the United States, examined more than 2,000 … [Read more...] about Chinese Solar Panel Expansion Reduces Bird Populations and Biodiversity
New Space Policy Sets Goal of 1,000 Annual Launches as Pentagon Warns of Satellite Threats
The United States government has announced an ambitious plan to expand the nation's space launch capacity to more than 1,000 rocket launches and spacecraft returns annually by 2030, a nearly threefold increase from current levels that reflects both the growing economic importance of space infrastructure and mounting concerns about China's military capabilities. The White House … [Read more...] about New Space Policy Sets Goal of 1,000 Annual Launches as Pentagon Warns of Satellite Threats
Ukrainian Forces Field New Equalizer Bomb Amid Escalating Russian Air Strikes
Ukraine has begun purchasing a domestically manufactured guided bomb system that military officials say will enable their forces to strike Russian positions from safer distances while reducing dependence on Western munitions suppliers. The weapon, designated the Vyrivniuvach or "Equalizer" in English, has completed testing and entered procurement for the Ukrainian armed … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Forces Field New Equalizer Bomb Amid Escalating Russian Air Strikes