Scientists Detect Distinct ‘Urban Pulse’ In Major Global Cities Cities may not be living organisms, but new research suggests they behave in remarkably similar ways. Like a body with a heartbeat, a city experiences growth spurts, periods of transformation and even decline. Researchers have now identified a unique “urban pulse” in six major cities around the world, offering a new way to understand how urban areas evolve in near real-time. The study examined Dubai, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seattle and Shenzhen using satellite imagery to track dynamic changes across their urban landscapes. By analysing frequent updates rather than relying on…
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China Defends Critical Mineral Export Controls After G7 Moves To Reduce Reliance China has defended its export control measures on critical minerals and urged Group of Seven (G7) nations to respect market economy principles and international trade rules, following the bloc’s latest efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese supplies. The comments came after G7 leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals, including plans to coordinate stockpiling strategies and expand the role of the International Energy Agency in securing supply chains. China Says Export Controls Follow International Practice Speaking at a regular briefing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin…
Counter-Drone Technology Demand Surges As Airports And Infrastructure Face Rising Threats Growing drone incursions at airports and attacks on critical infrastructure are driving rapid demand for counter-drone technologies, creating a fast-expanding market for radar systems, jammers and defensive aircraft. Airports across Europe and infrastructure operators in the Middle East are increasingly seeking protection against aerial threats as drones become more capable and widely available. The trend has accelerated amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where drone warfare has highlighted vulnerabilities in civilian and economic assets. Rising Drone Threats Fuel Industry Growth Drone-related disruptions have affected airports for years.…
Trump Says Apple And Intel To Design And Manufacture Chips In United States U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the United States. The announcement comes as Apple seeks to broaden its manufacturing base and secure additional chip production capacity. At present, the company relies heavily on TSMC, whose advanced manufacturing lines face intense demand from artificial intelligence chipmakers, including Nvidia and AMD. Apple Seeks Additional Chip Capacity A partnership with Intel would help Apple diversify its chip production…
Emirati Robot Bu Sunaidah Sparks Debate Over Technology And Faith A humanoid robot dressed in traditional Emirati clothing has attracted widespread attention in the United Arab Emirates after appearing in videos that showed it walking through a Dubai residence and later praying inside a mosque. The footage prompted discussion online about the relationship between advancing technology and religious practice. When asked whether it was ready to be filmed, the robot responded in Arabic with a light-hearted remark: “Cameras love me.” The comment quickly drew attention and highlighted the robot’s role as a public-facing cultural figure. Designed To Reflect Emirati Culture…
Jeff Bezos Says AI Will Create Labour Shortages Rather Than Replace Workers Artificial intelligence will create labour shortages rather than make people redundant, according to Jeff Bezos, who presented an optimistic view of the technology’s future during an appearance at the VivaTech conference in Paris. Speaking about artificial intelligence, space exploration and advanced manufacturing, Bezos argued that concerns about AI replacing human workers are overstated. Instead, he suggested that the technology will expand opportunities by removing barriers that currently limit productivity and innovation. His comments come at a time when public anxiety about AI’s impact on employment remains high. A…
Blue Origin Rebuilding Launch Pad After New Glenn Explosion Blue Origin has begun reconstruction work at its Florida launch facility following the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a ground test in May, with the company aiming to resume launches before the end of the year. Chief Executive Dave Limp provided the update while appearing alongside Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos at the VivaTech conference in Paris. The comments offered the clearest indication yet of the company’s recovery timeline after the incident. The explosion occurred on May 28 during an engine-firing test involving an uncrewed New Glenn rocket at…
U.S. Delays Blacklisting DeepSeek And Dozens Of Chinese Tech Firms The United States has delayed adding Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, memory chipmaker CXMT and more than 100 other companies identified as potential national security risks to a key trade blacklist, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to avoid further escalating tensions with Beijing amid an already strained relationship over technology, trade and security. DeepSeek, CXMT and numerous other firms were approved by an interagency committee last year for inclusion on the Commerce Department’s Entity List. However, the additions have yet…
Telegram Challenges India Exam Fraud Block In Court Messaging platform Telegram has filed a petition challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocked access to the app as authorities attempt to prevent examination fraud, according to a report by legal news platform Bar and Bench. The temporary restriction came into effect on Tuesday and is scheduled to remain in place until June 22. Indian authorities introduced the measure to curb cheating during medical school entrance examinations and to prevent the sharing of unauthorised exam-related material through digital channels. The move reflects growing concerns among officials about the use of online…
Meta Data Centre Expansion Fuels Debate Over Fast-Tracked Power Plants Breanne Kidd once began her mornings by watching the sun rise over farmland from the front window of her home while preparing for the children attending her daycare. However, that rural landscape has changed dramatically over the past year. Cranes, steel structures and construction dust now dominate the view as work progresses on Meta’s 800-acre Bowling Green data centre in Ohio. More concerning for Kidd was the construction of a large natural gas power plant intended to supply the facility. Located directly across from her home in Wood County, around…

