From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists develop sustainable ‘living textiles’
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From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists develop sustainable ‘living textiles’

Chinese scientists have developed a way to create clothing and textiles from a fungus that can self-clean and regenerate. The fabric can also be customised – for example to add colour or protect the wearer from ultraviolet (UV) rays – with the help of other microorganisms, according to a study published on Friday. A persistent challenge for engineered living materials (ELMs) has been scaling up mi...

China’s CXMT soars 466% on debut as DRAM maker becomes most valuable mainland-listed firm

China’s CXMT soars 466% on debut as DRAM maker becomes most valuable mainland-listed firm

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ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, saw its shares close up 466 per cent on their Shanghai trading debut, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.6 billion), making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing. The semiconductor champion’s Monday debut saw unprecedented trading volume, with t...

CXMT shares rise 472% as DRAM maker becomes largest China-listed firm by total market cap

CXMT shares rise 472% as DRAM maker becomes largest China-listed firm by total market cap

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Shares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, rose 472 per cent on their Shanghai trading debut, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3.31 trillion yuan (US$489 billion). The Hefei-based company opened at 49.50 yuan on the Star Market on Monday morning, compared with its initial public offering (IPO) price of 8.66 yuan. ...

China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion

China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion

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Shares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, rose 472 per cent on their Shanghai trading debut, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3.31 trillion yuan (US$489 billion). The Hefei-based company opened at 49.50 yuan on the Star Market on Monday morning, compared with its initial public offering (IPO) price of 8.66 yuan. ...

Israeli ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu ahead of general election

Israeli ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu ahead of general election

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Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that he says will restore Israel's security, unity and democratic institutions.

Ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu in upcoming Israel general election

Ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu in upcoming Israel general election

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Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that he says will restore Israel's security, unity and democratic institutions.

Australia news live: NSW corruption inquiry hears of lengths allegedly gone to by witnesses to avoid scrutiny

Australia news live: NSW corruption inquiry hears of lengths allegedly gone to by witnesses to avoid scrutiny

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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigra...

【ライブ予定】福岡県議会 “金銭授受” 証言した議員らが会見

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福岡県議会の正副議長ポストをめぐり、金銭授受があったと指摘されている問題で、議長に就任する前に自民党県議団の幹部に1800万円以上を提供したと証言した吉松源昭議員が、27日午前11時から福岡県庁で記者会見を行います。吉松議員は、金銭を要求された際に録音したとする音声データの鑑定結果について明らかにする見通しです。また、会見には、副議長に就任する前に自民党県議団の幹部に825万円を提供したと文書で説明していた江藤秀之議員も出席する見通しです。

Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

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Eighty per cent of success is showing up, as they say. So, all but one of Hong Kong’s 89 legislators joining a week-long “national affairs study visit” to Beijing made a good impression. Lawmaker Stanley Ng Chau-pei called it a “groundbreaking opportunity” for legislators to study and deepen their understanding of national conditions. Showing up eager to learn and to better grasp how Hong Kong can...

Oil prices top of mind at the Calgary Stampede rodeo

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The Calgary Stampede is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. And with Alberta holding the fourth-largest proven oil reserve in the world, high oil prices are playing a part in the show. Ian Lee reports.

2-day pause in Iran strikes linked to progress in diplomatic talks, sources say

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The current two-day pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran comes after nearly two straight weeks of intense fighting and is directly linked to progress in diplomatic efforts, sources confirm to CBS News. At the same time, there are growing concerns that the U.S. is running low on crucial munitions. Charlie D'Agata reports.

What to know about the Berlin Pride attack and the suspect killed by police

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One woman was killed and at least 29 others were hurt when prosecutors say 21-year-old Abdul Ballout allegedly drove a rented van into crowds celebrating Berlin Pride on Saturday. On Sunday, police shot and killed Ballout after they say he charged at officers with a bladed weapon. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Ex-China security guard gets into top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD

Ex-China security guard gets into top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD

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A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an impressive eight attempts and is now ambitiously pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Yang Xiao, 31, hailing from Shenyang in Liaoning province, has harboured the dream of attending Tsinghua since childhood, as reported by the mainland media outlet Jiupa...

Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD

Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD

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A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an impressive eight attempts and is now ambitiously pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Yang Xiao, 31, hailing from Shenyang in Liaoning province, has harboured the dream of attending Tsinghua since childhood, as reported by the mainland media outlet Jiupa...

Australia news live: landmark Icac inquiry into corruption allegations in NSW Liberals begins

Australia news live: landmark Icac inquiry into corruption allegations in NSW Liberals begins

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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigra...

Australia news live: Albanese needs to tell Trump new tariff is ‘unacceptable’, Taylor says

Australia news live: Albanese needs to tell Trump new tariff is ‘unacceptable’, Taylor says

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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigra...

Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, while morning and full-day schools suspended

Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, while morning and full-day schools suspended

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The Hong Kong Observatory has cancelled the amber rainstorm warning, while the Education Bureau has announced the suspension of classes at all morning and full-day schools on Monday. The weather forecaster cancelled the signal at 9.15am after earlier downgrading the warning from red to amber at 7.47am. It urged residents to stay alert to dangers that may be brought about by river flooding. The for...

Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended

Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended

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The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7.47am on Monday, while the Education Bureau announced the suspension of classes at all morning and full-day schools. The forecaster said that, under the influence of an active southwesterly airstream, heavy showers and squally thunderstorms were initially expected to persist over the vicinity of the Pearl River De...

Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers

Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers

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Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools grew for a third consecutive year following the introduction of a government talent scheme in 2022, despite an overall decline in the city’s student population, according to official statistics. Latest Education Bureau data showed that kindergartens and local public primary schools bore the brunt of the decline, with a record 30 preschools...