Nuclear Batteries: A 50-Year Charge-Free Future, Are You Ready?IntroductionIn 2024, a groundbreaking announcement shook the tech world: Betavolt, a Chinese startup, declared the successful development of the world's first mass-produced civilian micro-nuclear battery, claiming it can generate power continuously for 50 years without requiring any charging. This news instantly sparked widespread attention, leading people to wonder: Can a tiny battery truly harness nuclear energy? Are nuclear batteries safe and reliable? Will they revolutionize our lives?This article delves into the technical principles, application prospects, and future development of nuclear batteries, analyzing their potential and challenges, particularly addressing the public's concerns about safety and cost...

Rise Under the Chip Blockade: The Path to Technological Breakthrough for the Eastern PowerIn recent years, the chip semiconductor, as the cornerstone of modern technology, has become undeniably important. However, in this era of technological supremacy, a game surrounding chips is quietly unfolding...

The Deep-Sea Giants and Microplastics: Another Side of Human Conquest of the Mariana TrenchPreface:Space and the deep sea, the ultimate frontiers of human exploration. Compared to the vast and boundless universe, the deep sea is more like the last mysterious virgin land on Earth...

DJI: Drones Reach the Summit of Everest, Technological Innovation Ascends to the Top of the WorldIn an era of increasingly fierce global technological competition, Chinese enterprises are rising at an astonishing rate, relentlessly demonstrating their powerful innovative strength on the world stage. DJI, a drone giant from Shenzhen, has become a global leader in the drone industry with its superior technology and unwavering spirit of innovation...

The Hidden Architect of the Tencent Empire: The Humble Life and Extraordinary Contributions of Zhang ZhidongZhang Zhidong, a name that may not be as well-known as Ma Huateng, is one of the founders of the Tencent empire and the key figure behind the birth of QQ, used by 800 million people. This low-key member of the "Tencent Five Tigers" has laid a solid foundation for Tencent's rise with his exceptional technical skills and deep understanding of user needs...

The "Ring King" Dream of Fingerprint Locks: A Fall From Grace, the Trade-off Between Security and ConvenienceIn ancient times, the ideal society was one where people could leave their doors unlocked and belongings unattended without fear. Today, in our modern, technologically advanced world, doors are securely shut, surveillance cameras are ubiquitous, and security has become a paramount concern for many...

Yu Minhong: If I had met Jack Ma earlier, I would have been a major shareholder of AlibabaOn April 11, 2016, Yu Minhong, while giving a speech at the Three Gorges University in Yichang, reminisced about the founding of Alibaba by Jack Ma in 1999, his fifth entrepreneurial venture. At the time, Jack Ma was struggling to raise the 500,000 yuan needed to establish the company, while New Oriental, led by Yu Minhong, had 50 million yuan in cash on hand...

The New Era of Interconnected Computing Power: China Academy of Information and Communications Technology Releases Public Service Platform to Promote the Development of Computing Power InternetIn recent years, the demand for computing power has exploded with the development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. To meet this ever-growing demand, it is crucial to build an efficient, secure, and trustworthy computing power network system...

From "One Man's Shakespeare" to "Street Rat": The Bubble and Truth of the Influencer EconomyIn the information-saturated age of the internet, the influencer economy has sprouted like mushrooms after a rain. Countless ordinary people have become overnight "stars" with millions of followers...

Apple's "AirDrop for Voice" Patent Revealed: Offline Group Chat for Seamless CommunicationApple is known for its innovation in the tech world, and its recent patent applications have once again sparked widespread discussion. A new patent, dubbed "AirDrop for Voice", aims to provide iPhone, AirPods, and other Apple device users with a revolutionary offline group chat feature, offering users a more convenient and stable communication experience...

Arctic Sea Ice Flows South: Northwest Passage Navigation Season Shortens, Safety Risks IncreaseIn recent years, the accelerating melting of Arctic sea ice due to global climate change has not only raised concerns about rising sea levels and ecological changes but also brought new challenges to the safety of navigation in the Northwest Passage. A new study has found that from 2007 to 2021, the amount of thick sea ice flowing south from the Arctic Ocean has increased, resulting in a shorter ice-free navigation season in some parts of the Northwest Passage and increased risks to navigation safety...

The "Fruit King" Encounter: Rare Splitgill Mushrooms Grow on an Apple in Deqing, Zhejiang, Leading Researchers to Seek It OutIn the home of Ms. Deng in Deqing, Zhejiang, a white mushroom sprouted from an apple that had been sitting for months...