Science & Technology
Caught in the AI crossfire: How Latin American and other Middle Powers could lose the race they never joined
The language of an AI race suggests a sprint between two or three giants, but the most consequential politics may unfold in the space...
Human or Bot? Who’s Really on the Other Side?
From what one should eat to what one should say, AI chatbots on your phone have the final say. The choice of bots, though,...
The AI Revolution Is Reshaping the World. Why Isn’t Africa at the Table?
A Continent at the Edge of a New Divide
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the organizing principle of global power, yet Africa—the world’s youngest continent...
Humanoid Robots Headline China’s Lunar New Year Gala
China used its most-watched television broadcast, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, to showcase humanoid robotics as a symbol of national technological advancement and industrial...
Rare Earth Minerals: What They Are and Why They Matter
In February 2025, U. S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in Ukraine providing the U. S. with rare earths in exchange for financial support...
Musk vs. Bezos, China in the mirror: A strategic analysis of the new moon race
The competition in the space race between U. S. billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, is intensifying. SpaceX, led by Musk, is planning to...
Reverse Brain Drain: How China Is Recruiting the World’s Talents
China's talent program is a comprehensive Chinese government strategy to attract foreign and expatriate scientists, researchers, and experts, particularly in the fields of science...
China pushes space tourism, deep space plans amid U.S. rivalry
China is accelerating its ambitions in commercial spaceflight and deep space exploration as competition with the United States intensifies over technological, economic and strategic...
Starlink’s Role in Iran’s Internet Crackdown
Iran's crackdown on dissent is a major challenge for Elon Musk's Starlink, which has provided crucial support during internet blackouts, particularly since its launch...
Technology – Mind – Health
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