Black Myth: Wukong: The Rise of China’s First AAA Game Game Science’s Journey from Humble Beginnings Black Myth: Wukong has captivated the global gaming community, bringing unprecedented attention to Game Science, a once low-profile studio in China. Founded in 2014 in Shenzhen by Feng Ji, a former Tencent Holdings game designer, Game Science has achieved what many thought impossible: creating China’s first AAA video game. After six years of dedicated development, this 3D action game has become the hottest single-player title on Steam, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the world’s biggest games. Feng Ji’s Long-Standing Vision Feng Ji’s…
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Atlas AI Partners with Airbus SE to Enhance Geospatial Intelligence On August 13, Atlas AI, a geospatial intelligence startup, announced a significant collaboration with Airbus SE, the multinational aircraft manufacturer. This partnership aims to leverage Atlas AI’s advanced geospatial platform to provide Airbus with critical insights into travel demand, airport catchment areas, and infrastructure changes. Enhancing Travel Market Insights Atlas AI’s platform combines satellite imagery with artificial intelligence to deliver hyperlocal demand forecasts. This capability is particularly valuable in rapidly growing travel markets, such as those in the Asia-Pacific region. According to Atlas AI CEO Abe Tarapani, their platform’s predictive…
The Remarkable South American Lungfish: A Living Fossil with the Largest Genome The South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa, is an extraordinary creature that can be considered a living fossil. It inhabits the slow-moving and stagnant waters across Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, and Paraguay. As the closest living relative to the first land vertebrates, this species closely resembles its ancient ancestors, which date back more than 400 million years. The Largest Genome in the Animal Kingdom One of the most remarkable features of the South American lungfish is its genome size. This species holds the record for the…
Evidence of Liquid Water Found Deep Beneath Mars’ Surface, Advancing Search for Life A recent study using data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander has provided compelling evidence of liquid water far below the surface of Mars. This discovery marks a significant step forward in the ongoing search for life on the Red Planet. It also offers clues about what may have happened to Mars’ ancient oceans. Insights from Mars InSight Lander The Mars InSight lander, which has been stationed on the planet since 2018, has played a crucial role in this discovery. Over four years, the lander collected seismic data,…
Chinese Envoy Calls U.S. AI Investment Curbs Harmful The U.S. targeting of investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in China is unhelpful for the “healthy development” of AI technology and divisive for global governance, said China’s U.N. envoy on Monday, July 1. U.S. Draft Rules on AI Investments Last month, the United States issued draft rules aimed at banning or requiring notification of certain investments in AI and other technology sectors in China. The goal is to prevent threats to U.S. national security. China’s Response to U.S. Sanctions “We are firmly opposed to these sanctions,” stated China’s U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong.…
Meta and Apple Discuss Integrating AI Models Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms (META.O), is in discussions to integrate its generative AI model into Apple’s (AAPL.O) newly announced AI system for iPhones, according to the Wall Street Journal. This move aligns with Apple’s strategy to incorporate technology from various AI companies into its devices. Notably, Apple has been considering a potential partnership with Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google, its long-time search partner. Broader AI Integration Plans Apple is reportedly seeking partnerships with AI firms globally, including in regions like China, where Microsoft-backed (MSFT.O) OpenAI’s ChatGPT is banned. Discussions are underway with AI startup…
Newly Identified Dinosaur Lokiceratops Rangiformis Found in Montana About 78 million years ago, in what is now the badlands of northern Montana, a unique dinosaur lived in a subtropical coastal plain. This newly identified dinosaur, named Lokiceratops rangiformis, resembled a rhinoceros but sported an elaborate set of horns on its head. Discovery and Characteristics Lokiceratops measured about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long and weighed around 5-1/2 tons. It used a powerful beak to browse on low-growing vegetation, such as ferns and flowering plants. The dinosaur had two curving horns over 16 inches (40 cm) long above its eyes, small horns…
Joro Spiders Spreading Across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard Joro spiders, known for their size comparable to a human hand, are spreading across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard and heading north. Origins and Appearance The East Asian species is named after the mythical Japanese creature Jorogumo, which can transform into a beautiful woman and trap men with silk. Joro spiders have blue-black and yellow stripes, long legs, and sometimes a splash of red. Although they look terrifying, they are quite shy. “They’re not dangerous. They’re not aggressive. Even if you go after the spider and harass it to such an extent that…
China’s Chang’e-6 to Bring Back Key Lunar Samples from Far Side https://youtu.be/gZKITO2vLlU China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe is poised to make its historic return journey from the moon’s far side, carrying samples that scientists hope will shed light on the early evolution of the solar system. Launched on May 3 from Hainan province, Chang’e-6 is named after the mythical Chinese moon goddess. The fully robotic probe landed in the South-Pole Aitken Basin, a gigantic impact crater on the moon’s far side, which permanently faces away from Earth. This region has never been explored before. In December 2020, China’s Chang’e-5 mission collected…
A collaborative European-Japanese climate research satellite, EarthCARE, was successfully launched into orbit from California on Tuesday. This satellite aims to study Earth’s temperature balance. https://youtu.be/19RHUNNOwt8 Successful Launch The EarthCARE satellite, short for Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:20 p.m. atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite was deployed approximately 10 minutes after launch, according to SpaceX’s webcast. EarthCARE Mission Objectives EarthCARE is equipped with four advanced instruments designed to study the interactions between clouds, aerosols, and radiation. These instruments will help scientists understand how clouds and aerosols reflect solar radiation…