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Chinese AI solves decade-old maths problem in hours, with no human intervention
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/04/2026
» A Chinese artificial intelligence framework has autonomously resolved an open problem proposed more than a decade ago by a US mathematician, according to the Peking University-led team that developed it.
Twenty-nine beloved celebrities the world lost in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2025
» This year, we lost some of the icons who shaped pop culture, from Hollywood legends to beloved musicians and television stars, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Val Kilmer. We honour their memory by celebrating their lives and their enduring works.
Why mammals that band together may face lower cancer risks
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/12/2025
» BUENOS AIRES — Much research on cancer prevalence has focused on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. But a new study by Argentine researchers offers a novel evolutionary perspective: the social structure of mammals may play a critical role in cancer risk.
How Hong Kong pair landed in Myanmar scam farm 'living a life worse than death'
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Having lived in safe Hong Kong all her life, Nancy never imagined that an overseas job would lead to forced labour in a scam farm, a harrowing experience that lasted for half a year before she could be reunited with her family.
Chinese airlines oppose US plan to stop them flying over Russia on way to America
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/10/2025
» HONG KONG — All major Chinese airlines operating flights to the United States have formally opposed or asked for reconsideration of a proposal from the United States government that could bar them from flying over Russian airspace on US routes as early as next month.
Bitcoin, BNB hit record highs as global turmoil spurs flight to 'safe haven' crypto
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Major cryptocurrency tokens, including bitcoin and BNB, reached record highs this week amid government turmoil around the world that drove up alternative asset prices, which elated China's crypto community as the country reconsiders digital assets such as stablecoins.
Human heart structure beats 21 days in pig embryo
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/07/2025
» BEIJING — Chinese scientists have, for the first time, cultivated a beating heart structure with human cells in a pig embryo, reporting that the heart continued to beat for 21 days unaided.
EU to blacklist 25 more Chinese entities for flouting Russia sanctions
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2025
» BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) plans to add another 25 Chinese entities to a blacklist of companies for circumventing sanctions on Russia, as part of the next package of measures aimed at hobbling Moscow's war effort.
More rice, less gas: Scientists create hybrid to cut methane emissions
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/02/2025
» HONG KONG — Chinese and Swedish researchers have developed a high-yield rice variety that emits up to 70% less methane than normal rice after uncovering how chemicals released by rice roots influence emissions.
How can Hongkongers protect themselves from Southeast Asian job scams?
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/01/2025
» HONG KONG — Hong Kong's Security Bureau has dispatched a task force to Thailand to meet local authorities amid a resurgence in residents being lured to Southeast Asian countries under false pretences and forced into illegal work.