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Woman suffers permanent brain damage after 15-day water-only fast, loses 20kg
A Chinese woman, suffered severe, possibly irreversible brain damage after a 15-day water-only fast caused her to lose 20kg, SCMP reported. Doctors diagnosed Wernicke's encephalopathy, linking it to the Taoist practice of "bigu," a fasting method believed to sustain the body on spiritual energy. The report noted other cases of serious illness and death linked to the trend, alongside growing calls for a ban.
Meet DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng, the Chinese entrepreneur who is now world's richest AI founder, surpassing Anthropic's Dario Amodei
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng's net worth has significantly increased after a recent funding round. He is now the world's wealthiest creator of artificial intelligence models. This surge in valuation makes him a prominent figure in China's tech landscape. His company's success is attributed to early investments in computing power. Liang's substantial equity retention distinguishes him from Silicon Valley peers.
82-year-old woman swallows live animals while trying bizarre home remedy for back pain, ends up in medical nightmare
An 82-year-old woman in eastern China was hospitalized after swallowing eight live frogs in a misguided attempt to cure her chronic back pain. The woman, surnamed Zhang, developed severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed with a parasitic infection at Zhejiang University No. 1 Affiliated Hospital. Doctors warned that such folk remedies, rooted in superstition and spread online, pose grave health risks and highlight the need for medical awareness among the elderly.
US lawmakers probe University of Michigan over Chinese nationals accused in agroterrorism fungus smuggling case
US Congress is investigating the University of Michigan. The probe focuses on research ties to Chinese nationals. These individuals are accused of smuggling a harmful fungus. The fungus poses a threat to crops. Lawmakers are concerned about security lapses. They also worry about Chinese government influence. The investigation involves multiple congressional committees. They are examining federal research funding.
How Trump admin links Harvard to Chinese military
Harvard University faces scrutiny over alleged ties to a sanctioned Chinese paramilitary group and collaboration with researchers linked to the Chinese military and Iranian government. A House committee letter demands transparency regarding these partnerships, citing national security and ethical concerns. The accusations include hosting and training members of the XPCC, an organization implicated in human rights abuses against Uyghurs.
Apple boss hails 'next generation of developers' on China visit
Apple boss Tim Cook on Wednesday praised "the next generation of developers" during a visit to a technology hub in eastern China, as the US tech giant battles to stay relevant in the country's vast consumer market. "Thrilled to meet the next generation of developers at Zhejiang University today," Cook said Wednesday in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo that included a video of him interacting with students.
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'Must be born after 2000; be tall, slim': Professor with Rs 1 crore annual income sparks outrage with his criteria for life partner
A university professor's high standards for a romantic partner have sparked heated debates, drawing parallels to historical consort selection. Lou, from Zhejiang University, detailed specific physical, educational, and socioeconomic criteria for his potential partner. The university distanced itself from the comments amid public backlash.
Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Shenzhen University in southern Guangdong province said this week that it was launching an artificial intelligence course based on DeepSeek which would help students learn about key technologies and also on security, privacy, ethics and other challenges it said.
Chinese whiz built DeepSeek after big setback and is shaking Wall Street now
Liang Wenfeng's firm, DeepSeek, emerged from the setbacks of his previous hedge fund, leveraging limited resources and local talent to disrupt the global AI supply chain. Despite constraints, DeepSeek's rapid rise has raised questions about AI innovation costs and China’s competitive momentum. Liang's success challenges the notion that massive investment is essential for groundbreaking technological advancements.
QS Rankings 2025: List of top 10 universities in Asia
In the latest QS Asia University Rankings, Peking University retains its top position. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) demonstrate strong performance, with IIT Delhi climbing to 44th, surpassing IIT Bombay which dropped to 48th. Despite this, other leading Indian institutions experienced slight ranking declines, indicating heightened competition within the Asian academic landscape.
Study Links outdoor artificial light exposure to increased stroke risk
A recent study conducted in China involving over 28,000 adults has found a potential link between exposure to outdoor artificial light at night and an increased risk of stroke. The research, led by experts from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, used satellite images to measure light pollution and correlated it with cases of stroke among participants over a six-year period. The study revealed that individuals with the highest levels of outdoor artificial light exposure had a 43% higher risk of developing cerebrovascular disease.
Baidu to donate quantum computing lab, equipment to Beijing institute
Baidu's move followed that of its peer Alibaba, which in November had said it would wind down its quantum computing laboratory and team within its research arm amid a broader company restructuring, donating both the lab and related experimental equipment to Zhejiang University.
Alibaba's research arm shuts quantum computing lab amid restructuring
A spokesperson for Alibaba's DAMO Academy, Alibaba's in-house research initiative which included the lab, said the academy would continue to focus on technology research with the aim of being a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research.
Alibaba opens AI model Tongyi Qianwen to the public
The Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Division said organisations including OPPO, Taobao, DingTalk and Zhejiang University have reached cooperation agreements to train their own large language models
China quietly recruits overseas chip talent as US tightens curbs
China operates talent programs at various levels of government, targeting a mix of overseas Chinese and foreign experts.
China quietly recruits overseas chip talent as US tightens curbs
The race to attract tech talent comes as President Xi Jinping emphasises China's need to achieve self-reliance in semiconductors in the face of US export curbs.
China quietly recruits overseas chip talent as US tightens curbs
China's chip industry has flourished in recent years but faces a shortage of about 200,000 people this year, including engineers and chip designers, according to a 2021 report published by the China Center for Information Industry Development, a government think tank, and the China Semiconductor Industry Association.
What is a BRICS currency, and could one be adopted?
Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has proposed the creation of a common currency for BRICS nations to reduce vulnerability to fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate. However, officials and economists have highlighted the challenges involved in such a project, given the economic, political, and geographic differences among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Jack Ma becomes a teacher again. Here's all about his latest job
Jack Ma, the billionaire, has accepted a teaching post at a university in Hong Kong.
49 Indian universities in the Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings
The overall 2019 ranking comprises nearly 450 universities – expanded from 378 last year – from 43 countries, across four continents.
Huawei plans to invest $140 million in AI talent education
It will support its partners by building joint solutions based on Huawei's AI computing platform and development platform to promote AI application
Bizarre award explores fun side of science
Hangzhou, April 15 (IANS) When researchers receive arguably the most bizarre science award in China, they often find the trophy more useful than the research findings.
Want to experience happiness? Take a cruise vacation
The long-term perceived happiness of cruising is largely derived from the thinking experience.
Clear evidence of gender bias in Chinese academia: Survey
"This means that the discrimination is not a fixed policy or standard, but involves social judgments," Wang said in an article published by Caixin.
Now, use air to to wash hands
A new device has been invented in China which allows users to efficiently blow the bacteria and dirt from their hands without using soap and water.
Chinese university sends bamboo-made admission letters
A university in Zhejiang Province has sent admission letters made from bamboo, in a bid to heighten students' sense of environmental protection.
Accenture awards research grants to 4 Indian institutions -- IIT-B, IIT-C, BITS, IIS
IIT Bombay, IIT Chennai, BITS Pilani and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore were awarded grants to promote R&D collaboration and innovation.
Accenture awards 11 research grants to top universities around the world
Accenture has awarded 11 research grants to top universities to significantly broaden relationships between Accenture’s R&D groups and leading university researchers
Bhagavad Gita makes debut in Communist China
The foreword for the book was written by K Nagaraj Naidu who was till recently the Consul General at the Indian Consulate in Guangzhou.
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