Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyA hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decodedResearchers have used AI to uncover the DNA signature of a key genetic “switch” involved in turning genes on. After analyzing about 500,000 DNA sequences, the model identified the initiator in roughly 60% of human genes. The breakthrough could help predict the effects of harmful mutations and eventually contribute to decoding the broader genetic instructions that control gene activity throughout the body. (opens original source in a new tab)23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosFlock cameras join data centers as a top AI boogeyman in 2026 midtermsFlock cameras are joining data centers as a top midterm boogeyman, with members of Congress and congressional candidates trying to harness a sudden groundswell of grassroots anger over the AI surveillance tool.Why it matters: This blowup over the country's massive network of license plate readers illustrates how rapidly AI has morphed from a peripheral issue in nat (opens original source in a new tab)Andrew Solender·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina’s overlooked internet army is quietly embedding AI into everyday businessesWhile China’s new “AI tigers” have captured global attention for challenging Silicon Valley front-runners, a quieter wave of domestic technology companies is building in-house artificial intelligence systems serving everyday users. Beyond pure-play AI labs like DeepSeek, Z.ai (also known as Zhipu AI), Moonshot AI and MiniMax, consumer-facing platforms that span e-commerce, video gaming, social media and travel are developing foundation models tailored to their own business ecosystems, in efforts (opens original source in a new tab)Ben Jiang·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredTransistors Changed Everything. Here’s How They WorkHow a tiny little electronic switch sparked the computer revolution. (opens original source in a new tab)Rhett Allain·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesBorderlands Mexico: Criminal groups keep pressure on Mexican freight networksMexican authorities say highway cargo theft is falling, but criminals are increasingly targeting freight through evolving schemes and vulnerable locations. The post Borderlands Mexico: Criminal groups keep pressure on Mexican freight networks appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Noi Mahoney·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryThis book examines how Indian companies turned crisis into growthBOOK-COMPANIES 03:36 PM, 23 Aug 2026 440 Words New Delhi, Aug 23 (PTI) A new book, "The Art of Enduring: How Great Companies Turn Crisis into Opportunity", examines how five Indian companies turned disruption into an opportunity to build businesses capable of enduring and compounding over the lon (opens original source in a new tab)23 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyExperimental compound helps burn fat without muscle lossA decades-old compound may point to a new way of treating obesity by making the body burn more energy rather than simply reducing appetite. In mice, TOFA increased energy use by as much as 18%, reduced body fat without significant muscle loss, and improved blood sugar, triglycerides, and fatty liver disease. It also produced stronger results when combined with GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. (opens original source in a new tab)23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostExam scores reveal increased student interest in China’s newer, smaller universitiesA growing number of China’s top high school students are looking beyond traditional elite universities to smaller, newer, research-intensive institutions that offer curricula focused on technological innovation and its commercialisation. In Guangdong province, two-year-old Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology and one-year-old Great Bay University, in Dongguan, had minimum admission scores from the national entrance exam above 625 this year, higher than many departments at more established. (opens original source in a new tab)He Huifeng·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostWall Street helped build modern China. But is it now being cast aside?For decades, Wall Street titans – from former Goldman Sachs chief Henry Paulson to Blackstone co-founder Stephen Schwarzman and Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio – were hailed as “old friends of China”, feted by senior officials and granted rare access to the country’s top leadership. Today, while American financiers continue to visit China and maintain commercial links, those private meetings with the top leadership have largely diminished, even as Beijing gradually opens its capital markets. The.. (opens original source in a new tab)Daisy Wu·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostPeople’s Daily defends China’s economic resilience, says annual targets will be metThe flagship newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party has run back-to-back commentaries defending the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy, saying domestic risks were being contained while China continued to provide greater stability to the global economy. The People’s Daily commentaries, published on Saturday and Sunday, came as weak domestic demand and persistent imbalances weighed on second-quarter growth, with July data showing little improvement. “In the second half of the... (opens original source in a new tab)Sylvia Ma·23 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)WiredIs Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You?Luxury water can contain different minerals and taste noticeably different. But a remote source, alkaline pH, and high price do not necessarily mean better hydration. (opens original source in a new tab)Megan Tomos·23 August 2026
