Breaking Science, Not Your Brain
In a dramatic demonstration of technological ambition, China launched a cluster of satellites in April 2025 as the first phase of building the world’s first space-based supercomputer. The mission, led by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), is part of Beijing’s broader strategy to dominate next-generation AI, edge computing, and space-based data infrastructure. … Read more
In the global race to harness gene-editing technologies, China has emerged as a front-runner — pioneering bold experiments, investing billions in biotech, and rapidly advancing the use of CRISPR in agriculture, medicine, and human health. But alongside these scientific leaps, China’s approach to CRISPR gene editing has also sparked controversy and raised urgent ethical questions … Read more
The global space race is heating up once again—but this time, it’s not just about planting a flag. The United States and China are locked in a 21st-century contest to dominate space exploration, innovation, and infrastructure. With both nations launching lunar missions, building orbital stations, and aiming for Mars, this modern rivalry is reshaping geopolitics … Read more