‘Keep pushing, never fear hardships,’ Hong Kong’s first astronaut tells students
Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will deliver a live lesson from space to students and teachers at…
China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for computing, placing photonic chips at the centre of the race…
How a Hong Kong app is a ‘vital lifeline’ for 76,000 patients navigating cancer care
Hongkonger Susan Tam, 70, used to wake in the middle of the night, desperate for relief from an…
Lai Ka-ying is Hong Kong’s first astronaut. Her mentor saw her talent years ago
If you are working on a space station orbiting hundreds of kilometres above Earth, the woman set to…
How GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss wonders – but not without risk
Not long ago, nobody was talking about GLP-1 receptor agonists. Most of us did not even know what…
China losing trillions as new home sales crash, analysts say home ownership dream is slowly fading
The housing problems facing dozens of nations across the developed world continue to branch outwards. As millions push…
Default in our stars: China’s banks use satellites to track assets with sky-high scrutiny
With bad loans and repayment collateral in focus, Chinese banks are increasingly using satellites to evaluate their clients’…
Spatially complex bamboo table among projects from The University of Hong Kong
Dezeen School Shows: a table made from bamboo and wood, which uses AI in its design process, is among…
From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard
With various Hong Kong industries battered by the world’s highest petrol and diesel prices, economists and business leaders…
At 70, she’s now a powerlifter. How this retired teacher refuses to slow down
Anjali Hazari hit the ground running when she arrived in Hong Kong as a newlywed in her early…
Explainer | How TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ is used to treat strokes, but experts urge caution
This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world.…
How walking in Hong Kong is helping with cancer recovery and mental health
In a city obsessed with efficiency, optimisation and results, walking has rarely been focused on as a health…