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Semiconductor Supply Chains Rebalance as Asia Expands Advanced Chip Capacity

Manufacturing shifts accelerate Global semiconductor supply chains are undergoing a recalibration as several Asian economies expand advanced chip manufacturing. New

Rare Snow Leopard Cubs Spotted in Central Asia Conservation Zone

Breakthrough for wildlife protection Conservationists confirmed the sighting of rare snow leopard cubs in a protected area of Central Asia,

Global Emissions Plateau as Clean Energy Growth Offsets Demand Surge

Energy transition momentum Global carbon emissions showed signs of leveling off as rapid growth in clean energy offset rising electricity

OpenAI Unveils New Safety Layers as AI Deployment Accelerates Worldwide

Expanded safeguards and deployment pace OpenAI announced a new set of safety layers aimed at managing risks as advanced artificial

Major Tech Firms Face New AI Safety Rules as Governments Tighten Oversight

Regulation gathers pace  Governments moved on December 25 to tighten oversight of advanced artificial intelligence systems, signaling a new phase

Urban Wildlife Adapts as Cities Grow Denser

Unexpected resilience New research highlights how urban wildlife is adapting to increasingly dense cities. Species once thought sensitive to human

Major Tech Firms Brace for New AI Rules in Europe

Compliance planning accelerates Large technology companies are intensifying compliance preparations as the European Union moves closer to enforcing its landmark

Wildlife Disease Surveillance Expands as Scientists Warn of Spillover Risks

Global health and conservation agencies are expanding wildlife disease surveillance as scientists warn that environmental disruption is increasing the risk

Big Tech Accelerates AI Data Center Expansion as Power Demands Surge

Major technology companies are rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centers worldwide, intensifying concerns about electricity demand, grid capacity, and environmental

AP’s 2025 Nature Photos Spotlight Fragility, Survival, and a Changing World

A year in wildlife through a camera lens The Associated Press released a year-end selection of striking images focused on