China sale of deep-sea surveillance robots to Middle East buyer signals deepening tech

China sale of deep-sea surveillance robots to Middle East buyer signals deepening tech

Last week, a Chinese start-up founded by engineers who have risen on the tide of the country’s maritime ambitions, announced it had sold its cutting-edge deep-sea surveillance robots to an unidentified Middle Eastern nation. Details of the deal were scant, and little was known about the buyer’s intentions, but the implications for China’s rapidly growing…

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Bezos Earth Fund Cuts Ties With Climate Standards Group,...

Bezos Earth Fund Cuts Ties With Climate Standards Group,…

(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos’ $10-billion Earth Fund has ended its support for the Science Based Targets initiative, the main verifier of corporate climate targets, the Financial Times reported. The billionaire’s philanthropic entity has halted backing for the group following complaints by SBTi staff about its influence, the report said. It’s also seen…

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China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline

China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline

The pipeline stretches 5,111km, including 3,371km of newly built sections. Credit: Michael Dechev/Shutterstock. China’s National Oil and Gas pipeline network group has announced the completion of the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline construction. This pipeline project is now entering its final commissioning phase, reported CCTV via GlobalTimes. This energy corridor aims to bolster the natural…

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APPs, Gastroenterologists Struggle with PBC Diagnosis Strategy

APPs, Gastroenterologists Struggle with PBC Diagnosis Strategy

Gastroenterology specialists may possess suboptimal skills and confidence in diagnosing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in a timely fashion and separately from other hepatic conditions, according to data from a new qualitative study. New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, this week showed both gastroenterologists and relevant…

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