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APOD: 2026 September 10 – LDN 1295: The Giraffe Nebula

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Paleontologists Discover First-Ever Adult Tyrannosaurus rex Trackway

Science & Nature Paleontologists in North Dakota have unearthed a set of 66.5-million-year-old fossilized footprints that can be confidently attributed to a full-grown Tyrannosaurus...

Elephants Show Talent for Resisting Impulses

Science & Nature In experiments in Thailand, Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) learned to ignore an enticing but ineffective route to food and quickly adapted...

Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT

An obscure Hong Kong firm has disclosed a $436 million position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, a revelation that is fueling speculation about Chinese capital flowing into crypto through offshore side doors. Laurore Ltd, a previously unknown entity, reported the stake in BlackRock Inc.’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in a filing with the US Securities and

China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization

China’s top financial regulators have officially expanded the nation's cryptocurrency ban to include stablecoin issuances and real-world asset tokenization. The new directive targets offshore branches of domestic firms and foreign entities, aiming to protect monetary sovereignty and prevent capital flight. By classifying these activities as illegal, Beijing is effectively mandating that all future crypto innovation

China Bans Unapproved Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins Abroad to Protect Currency Stability

Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has... Last updated:  February 7, 2026 Chinese

China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles

One of the design features that became synonymous with Tesla has been banned in China. Under new safety rules published Monday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, cars sold in the country must have mechanical releases on their door handles. The new rules, which go in effect January 1, 2027, will prohibit the

2026 VCT China Kickoff: Schedule, opening matches and format

Image Credits: Riot Games [ESI Illustration] The 2026 VCT China Kickoff will be the first event of the region’s roadshow announced by Riot Games in December. Starting January 22nd, a total of 12 teams will battle in front of a live audience for the trophy and qualification to Vtc’s first Masters event of the year

Sri Lanka asks China for help to repair cyclone-hit bridges, train tracks

Sri Lanka has sought China’s help to rebuild bridges and railway lines damaged by a deadly cyclone that battered the island in November. With critical transport links destroyed and recovery efforts underway, Colombo is looking to international partners to speed up reconstruction and support its long road back to normalcy...

China turns the tables in biotech | Science

Science & Nature For at least a century, major scientific research initiatives have reliably occurred in the United States, usually in response to geopolitical...

“China doesn’t respect the territorial integrity of India”: Former diplomat KP Fabian on Beijing’s expansionist policy

New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Former diplomat KP Fabian on Wednesday observed that China's view of Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territorial outlook linked to Tibet reflects a long-standing expansionist approach, even as India continues efforts to maintain workable relations with Beijing in areas such as trade and investment. In an interview with

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