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Record-Breaking Bony Fish Weighing 3 Tons Found
A giant sunfish believed to be the world’s heaviest bony fish has been discovered in the Azores archipelago, Portugal, weighing a whopping 2,744 kilograms (3 tons). Researchers said the animal was found dead, floating near Faial Island in the central North Atlantic in December. Although found last year, details of the discovery have only recently […]
Japan Tightens Screenings of Foreign Researchers to Prevent Tech Leaks
Japan has tightened screening procedures for foreign researchers applying for visas, including requiring them to disclose work histories, as part of measures designed to prevent technology leaks. Foreign researchers seeking entry into Japan must submit their past research papers and an eligibility certificate from their employers. They will need to declare the purpose of their […]
Water Traps 3 Polish Researchers in Austrian Cave
BERLIN—Rescuers in Austria on Friday tried to reach three Polish researchers who got trapped when water from melted ice or snow entered the cave where they were working, authorities said. Officials in Salzburg said a rescue operation was launched late Thursday in the Lamprechtsofen cave near the village of St. Martin bei Lofer. Unusually warm […]
US Drops Charges Against 5 Chinese Researchers
On the eve of Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman’s China visit, the U.S. Justice Department dropped charges against five Chinese researchers. They were arrested last year on visa fraud, accused of hiding their ties to the Chinese military.
Researchers Study 300-Year-Old Violin Structure
Researchers in the Italian city of Cremona have taken on a unique project combining centuries-old craftsmanship with new technology. They’re learning how to predict the way a violin’s plate will vibrate depending on its shape. It’s part of their plan to build an AI-designed violin by early 2022. Reporting by Andrew Thomas.
2 Chinese Military-Linked Researchers Arrested After Trying to Fly to China, DOJ Says
Two Chinese researchers with alleged ties to the Chinese military have been arrested on federal charges while attempting to board China-bound flights, according to separate criminal complaints unsealed on Aug. 28. One of the arrested was Guan Lei, a 29-year-old researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), who was charged with destroying evidence […]