The Barber Shop Closure Wave: Whose Fault?From bustling street-side shops to luxurious influencer-approved salons, barber shops were once an indispensable part of life. However, in recent years, a strong wave of closures has swept through the barbering industry, and the once ubiquitous village barbershop is becoming increasingly scarce...

Autonomous Taxis Face the Test of Heavy Rain: Dual Challenges in Technology and ServiceIn early July 2024, a sudden downpour in Hubei province pushed autonomous taxis into the spotlight. This event not only exposed the shortcomings of current autonomous driving technology in dealing with extreme weather conditions but also triggered profound reflections on the maturity of autonomous driving service systems...

Turning Desert into Oasis: CSCEC 8th Bureau's Innovative Desert Sand Non-Fired Brick, Enabling Low-Carbon Construction for New Energy ProjectsIn recent years, with global climate change and sustainable development concepts gaining increasing attention, the construction of new energy projects has been booming. Desert areas, as one of the regions richest in solar energy resources, have also become key areas for new energy development...

American Astronauts "Stranded" in Space, Boeing's Starliner Faces Long Road Home: Who Will Come to the Rescue?The incident of American astronauts being "stranded" in space has once again thrust Boeing's Starliner spacecraft into the spotlight. This spacecraft, touted as America's next-generation human spaceflight vehicle, has faced repeated delays in its return journey, leaving the fate of two astronauts hanging in the balance and exposing the "awkward" state of the American space program...

The "Digital Divide" in the Age of Technology: Underlying Causes and SolutionsDo you know how to use a computer?" This seemingly simple question has, in recent years, become a question laden with the weight of time. With the explosive development of mobile internet, smartphones have gradually become the primary gateway for young people to access the digital world, diminishing the position of computers...

Women in Space: Deconstructing the Unique Lives of Female AstronautsThe vast expanse of the cosmos, adorned with twinkling stars, is also graced by the presence of female astronauts, who stand as beacons of inspiration in the realm of space exploration. Alongside their male counterparts, they embark on missions to unravel the mysteries of the universe...

American Space Dream Stumbles: The "Wandering Earth" of Two Astronauts and Its Underlying ConcernsIntroductionIn June 2024, American astronauts Willmore and Williams embarked aboard the "Starliner" spacecraft towards the International Space Station (ISS), with a scheduled return to Earth on June 14th. However, the crewed spacecraft encountered a malfunction upon docking with the ISS, rendering it unable to return, leaving the two astronauts stranded in space, sparking global concern and highlighting underlying anxieties within the American aerospace industry...

Astronauts Who Died in Space: What Happens to Their Remains?IntroductionYang Liwei, China's first astronaut in space, his name and his dashing spacesuit inspired countless young people to dream of becoming astronauts and exploring the vast universe. However, space is a realm of unknowns and risks, and astronauts face numerous challenges, even threats to their lives...

Ariane 6 is Ready for Launch, Marking Europe's Return to Independent Space LaunchesEurope's space program is on the cusp of a new milestone! The European Space Agency (ESA)'s next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle, Ariane 6, is scheduled for its inaugural launch on Tuesday, July 9th. This marks the return of Europe to independent space launches, ending its reliance on other launch providers like SpaceX and ushering in a new era of space travel...

Didi Chuxing Joins Hands with Nationwide Police to Build an Anti-Fraud Defense Line and Create a Society-Wide Anti-Fraud AtmosphereIn response to the national call for a "Nationwide Anti-Fraud Campaign" launched by the Central Propaganda Department and the Ministry of Public Security, Didi Chuxing actively responded and joined hands with the police in 205 cities across 24 provinces and 4 municipalities to carry out a series of anti-telecom fraud publicity activities. This practical action aims to create a strong atmosphere of anti-fraud awareness throughout the entire society...

Xiaoice Launches "Zero-Shot" Digital Human Technology, Empowering Enterprise Digital TransformationXiaoice, a leading AI company, recently announced the launch of its new "zero-shot" digital human technology, along with a new affordable digital employee product based on Z-XNR technology. This aims to further enrich Xiaoice's AI digital employee product line...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has berkembang pesat; as a leading AI platform, Baidu's Wenxin Yanyi is dedicated to providing users with innovative and personalized experiences. Recently, Wenxin Yanyi has launched an exciting new feature that allows users to customize their own voice in seconds...