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Chinese Company To Acquire Complete Genomics, Become World Genomics Powerhouse

The acquisition of Complete Genomics by BGI-Shenzhen is a clear sign that China plans to become a world leader in genomics research. Complete Genomics, the whole human... more

Written By: | Posted: 09/20/12

Why hire a high-school kid to slice your noodles when a robot can do it faster and cheaper?

Chinese Noodle-Slicing Robot

Normally when we talk about China’s plans to phase out human workers with automation we’re referring to factory assembly line workers. But one innovator is applying... more

Written By: | Posted: 08/27/12

A microchip with 1,500 light sensors sits beneath the retina and stimulates neurons which project to the brain's visual cortex.

Retinal Implants Restore Partial Sight To Three Blind

The blind really are beginning to see again. After receiving retinal implants in a trial, two people in the UK and one in China – all blind – regained part of their... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/5/12

Evacuated Tube Transport capsules will be lightweight and able to hold up to six passengers or 800 lbs of payload, then zip away at 4,000 mph.

From D.C. To Beijing In 2 Hours – Evacuated Tube Transport Could Revolutionize How We Travel

Daryl Oster wants to change the world by making it smaller. He wants you to “Imagine living in warm sunny Los Angeles and commuting daily to New York City with only... more

Written By: | Posted: 04/26/12

Most assembly line tasks take just seconds to complete. A robotic voice says, "OK," and the iPad is passed on to the next station.

An Exclusive Look Inside The Foxconn Factory That Makes iPads

Shenzhen China is home to one of the world’s largest – and most talked about – factories. It is where the Longhua facility of Foxconn is driven by the manpower of a... more

Written By: | Posted: 04/13/12

Ran Cheng, spokesperson for China's State Council Information Office, answered questions last month about China's new Beidou GPS program.

Shrugging Off Dependence On US, China Launching Its Own GPS Satellites

What would it mean to lose GPS? Not only would we resort to that archaic method of writing down and following directions, but many common technologies such as ATM... more

Written By: | Posted: 01/19/12

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China’s Newest Train Hits 500 km/h! Only a Taste of What’s To Come

What did China get for Christmas? A train set that goes 500 km/h. The experimental bullet train, which can reach top speeds over 310 mph, was debuted on December 25th in... more

Written By: | Posted: 01/18/12

Pre-fab materials and a steel frame make the hotel's speedy assembly possible.

China Builds 30-Story Hotel In Just 15 Days! (video)

Broad Group, a Chinese construction company in Hunan Province has built a hotel. At 30 stories tall and 183,000-square feet, the hotel itself is nothing extraordinary.... more

Written By: | Posted: 01/11/12

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