Beijing to create sci-fi city for sci-fi convention
Visitors can immerse themselves in the park and experience sci-fi products, including a virtual reality museum, science show, and others.
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China plans defence mission against near-Earth asteroids
In 2022, the China National Space Administration issued an action plan that clearly states the promotion of near-Earth asteroid monitoring, warning, and defence capabilities.
Thailand to experience rare zero-shadow phenomenon on April 27
People will be able to watch as the shadows of all vertical objects, such as trees and buildings, disappear completely. However, the phenomenon only lasts for a couple of minutes…
China sets 2030 as date for Martian sample mission
The mission has already been named Tianwen 3, which will make it China's third interplanetary exploration mission.
Tokyo company loses contact with Moon lander in likely crash
Only three governments have successfully touched down on the moon: Russia, the United States and China.
ChatGPT can be tricked into generating malware, bomb-making instructions
The use of generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT is spreading rapidly. While forecasts indicate the technology could revolutionize society, a number of problems…
Generative AI triggers concerns, even among developers of the technology
Even OpenAI, the US startup that develops ChatGPT, has expressed concern about the generation of false information.
Philippines inks deal with EU for Asia’s first space cooperation program
The program hopes to help the country’s officials make near real-time, informed decisions for early warning, rapid response, and climate adaptation decisions, said Science…
SpaceX Starship, world’s biggest rocket, explodes during first flight test
The uncrewed rocket disintegrated four minutes after successfully blasting off at 8:33 am Central Time from the SpaceX spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas.
G7 digital ministers to adopt action plan on AI
The move is aimed at creating a safe environment for the use of AI technology, as well as tackle problems related to data leaks, among other issues.