💡 Chip Revolution Goes Sapphire
Chinese scientists just leveled up semiconductor tech with artificial sapphire dielectric wafers! Published in Nature, this innovation solves the 'overheating vs. shrinking chips' dilemma that’s been draining your phone battery. Think AI gadgets that don’t turn into pocket heaters 🔥→❄️.
🌊 Deep-Sea Avengers Assemble
The Shenhai Yihao research ship is making waves with submersible Jiaolong’s 45-day Pacific mission. Scientists from 39 countries will study seamount ecosystems through 18 dives – like Marvel’s underwater HQ, but real-life 🦑. Bonus: Canada and Spain researchers are onboard!
🚀 NASA’s Spaceship Shuffle
Boeing’s Starliner turned into a cosmic Airbnb – astronauts Wilmore and Williams might stay at the ISS until February! With thrusters glitching harder than TikTok’s 2018 algorithm, NASA’s considering a SpaceX rescue ride 🛸. New definition of \"space jam\"?
⚠️ Disinfo Domino Effect
When UK riots erupted after false claims about the Southport attacker, OFCOM could only watch – their Online Safety Act powers aren’t activated yet ⏸️. Coming soon: fines and jail time for platforms spreading lethal lies. Your timeline might get safer… eventually.
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Science Saturday: Chip tech, exploration and online disinformation
cgtn.com