China’s military is pushing the limits of biomimicry with fully weaponized bird drones that mimic the look and movement of real birds. These advanced devices are capable of silent flight with flapping wings, making them nearly undetectable to radar or visual observation.

Reports suggest these drones can conduct surveillance missions and potentially execute targeted strikes, all while disguised as innocent birds in flight. They're part of China’s larger “Dove” program—an AI-driven effort to revolutionize stealth technology through nature-inspired engineering.

From tracking enemy movements to deploying micro-munitions, these robotic birds may reshape future warfare in ways once confined to science fiction.

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The FY 2026 U.S. federal budget proposal includes steep cuts to NASA’s science programs—nearly 50% compared to previous levels.

This could lead to the cancellation of several current and planned missions and reduce NASA’s science workforce by about one-third.

The Planetary Society warns this may trigger a “dark age” for U.S. space science and urges public advocacy to reverse the cuts.

The episode also touches on China’s Tianwen-2 asteroid mission as a contrast to NASA’s uncertain future

Despite being younger and generating less revenue than BYD, Tesla's market cap stands at over $1 trillion, largely driven by investor confidence in future technologies like robotaxis and AI. Meanwhile, China's BYD is dominating global EV sales, especially in Asia and emerging markets, with over 1 million vehicles sold in Q1 2025 alone, surpassing Tesla in volume.

What’s surprising is that BYD’s revenue now exceeds Tesla’s, but Tesla still commands more than 6× the market valuation, revealing the gap between financial performance and market sentiment.

With margins shrinking for both companies and competition heating up, 2025 may mark a turning point in the EV race.

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In a stunning showcase of technological advancement, China has completed a 158-kilometer segment of the Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway entirely using AI-powered machinery and autonomous construction robots—without a single human worker on the ground.

Coordinated by intelligent cloud systems and guided by satellite-linked navigation, the robotic fleet included self-driving pavers, road rollers, and drones. These machines worked with centimeter-level precision, operating around the clock while minimizing safety risks and human error.

The project also served as a testbed for integrating machine learning algorithms that optimize construction sequencing, material distribution, and real-time obstacle detection.

More than just a marvel of automation, this achievement signals a seismic shift in civil engineering—ushering in a future where large-scale infrastructure can be built faster, cheaper, and more safely through smart, autonomous systems.

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Researchers at Southeast University in China have developed a revolutionary thermoelectric cement-hydrogel composite that can generate and store electricity from heat.

Inspired by natural ion transport mechanisms, this multilayered material combines traditional cement with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel.

It converts temperature differences into electrical energy by creating a flow of ions, especially hydroxide (OH⁻) and calcium (Ca²⁺), across the layers.

This breakthrough achieves a tenfold improvement in thermoelectric efficiency compared to earlier cement-based materials, marking a major step toward self-powered buildings.

The composite can not only power sensors and smart systems directly from waste heat (like sunlight or industrial sources) but also store the energy for later use.

It promises to transform the construction industry by enabling smart, sustainable buildings that are energy-efficient and less dependent on external power.

While more work is needed to scale and test its durability, this innovation could redefine how we build and power infrastructure in the near future.