"Carrot Quick Run": 3.9 Yuan for 10 Kilometers, What Secrets Lie Behind It?In recent years, the development of autonomous driving technology has been in full swing, and "Carrot Quick Run", the autonomous taxi service under Baidu, has become a focus of public attention...

A Wake-up Call for Research Integrity: Image Duplication Controversy in a Paper from China Pharmaceutical UniversityIn recent years, academic integrity has increasingly become a focal point in the academic community. Publishing in academic journals signifies that research findings will undergo peer review and scrutiny from the scientific community, making it crucial for researchers' reputation and academic advancement...

The Hupan University Controversy: A Game of Capital and Education, Who Pays for the Future?Hupan University, a private educational institution founded by Jack Ma that brings together China's top entrepreneurs, has attracted countless eyes and sparked much controversy. It is hailed as the "West Point of China's Business World," but it has also been criticized for its elitist and closed-door operation model, and the potential risks behind its capital operation, ultimately leading to its closure by regulators...

Starlink Satellite Launch Failure: SpaceX's "Minor Setback" and China's Aerospace OpportunityIn 2023, SpaceX's "Falcon 9" rocket encountered an accident during a Starlink satellite launch mission. An anomaly occurred during the second stage engine reignition, leading to liquid oxygen fuel leakage and a failed ignition...

Three Gorges Dam Braces for Flood Peak, Flood Control Enters Critical Stage in the Yangtze River BasinOn July 11, Nanfang Daily learned that the upper reaches of the Yangtze River will experience multiple rises in water levels over the next week, with the Three Gorges Dam expected to face a flood peak with an inflow of approximately 45,000 cubic meters per second around July 12.The Three Gorges Dam, a "national treasure" within the Yangtze River Basin's flood control system, plays a crucial role in this year's flood season...

Space Impasse: Boeing Starship Malfunction Strands Two American Astronauts for a MonthOn July 10, 2023, over a month has passed since NASA announced the malfunction of the Boeing spacecraft, and two American astronauts, Sunita and Butch, remain stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), with no clear return date. Their planned 8-day mission has turned into a prolonged space "voyage" due to the spacecraft's malfunctions...

From a Jiangsu Town to an E-commerce Empire: The Legendary Life of Liu QiangdongLiu Qiangdong, a rural boy who rose from a small town in northern Jiangsu, has broken the shackles of class through his intelligence, courage, and perseverance, ultimately becoming the helmsman of JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce giant...

Amazon Unveils Rufus, an AI Shopping Assistant Ushering in a New Era of Smart ShoppingE-commerce giant Amazon recently launched its Rufus AI shopping assistant in the United States, marking another significant breakthrough in the application of AI technology in the shopping sphere. Rufus, an AI-powered shopping tool built on generative AI technology, aims to help consumers complete their online shopping journey more conveniently and efficiently through intelligent interactions...

Wenxin Yiyan 4.0 Leads the Pack: SuperBench Large Model Evaluation Report Reveals Latest LandscapeIn March 2024, the latest version of the "SuperBench Large Model Comprehensive Ability Evaluation Report" was officially released by the Tsinghua University Fundamental Model Research Center in collaboration with the Zhongguancun Laboratory...

21 Days in Space: Challenges Facing American Aerospace Technology and Opportunities for Sino-US CooperationIntroduction: In 2023, an American astronaut was stranded in space for 21 days, an event that garnered global attention and served as a wake-up call for American aerospace technology. With the rise of Chinese aerospace technology, American aerospace technology seems to be struggling, even exhibiting alarming signs of decline...

"Soul-Searching Question": How Should We Choose the Future of Driverless Vehicles?IntroductionRecently, a video of a young man from Shanghai soul-searching Baidu CEO Robin Li has gone viral online, sparking a heated discussion across the country about the conflict between the development of driverless technology and job security. In the video, the young man candidly expressed his concerns about the potential job losses caused by this technology, raising critical questions about technological advancement and social responsibility, humanized service, and fair competition, resonating with the public...

The Disruption and Reshaping of the Ride-hailing Industry in the Era of Autonomous DrivingIntroduction: With the rapid development of technology, autonomous driving technology is sweeping the world at an unprecedented speed and gradually penetrating every aspect of people's lives. For the ride-hailing industry, the emergence of autonomous driving technology is undoubtedly a profound revolution...