SCMP Plus’ fireside chat about AI with Professor Alan Macfarlane

South China Morning Post - Nov 3, 2026

Alan Macfarlane, a British anthropologist, historian and Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, known as “Grandpa Cute” in China, answered questions at an SCMP Plus exclusive in-person event in Hong Kong on October 26.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals

Nov 3, 2026

AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals

Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

Nov 3, 2026

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.

Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?

Nov 3, 2026

Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?

Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

Are Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Investigate.

Nov 3, 2026

Are Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Investigate.

A wave of disruptions at grocery stores, which some officials blame on cyberattacks, highlights the vulnerability of supply chains. Shops across Europe were affected again on Monday.

Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored

Nov 3, 2026

Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored

Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

Boulders dropped off coast to disrupt deep fishing

Nov 3, 2026

Boulders dropped off coast to disrupt deep fishing

Greenpeace drops nine large rocks to create a barrier to bottom-trawling fishing vessels.

Mysterious UFOs fly in formation as astronomers report triangle of lights vanishing 'in the blink of an eye'

Nov 3, 2026

Mysterious UFOs fly in formation as astronomers report triangle of lights vanishing 'in the blink of an eye'

A team of astronomers reported watching two formations of mysterious lights race silently above their observatory.

Vivo Y32 5G launched with 8,000mAh battery, 120Hz display and 2TB expandable storage

Nov 3, 2026

Vivo Y32 5G launched with 8,000mAh battery, 120Hz display and 2TB expandable storage

Vivo Y32 5G has been unveiled with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a 6.87-inch 120Hz display and an 8,000mAh battery. The smartphone supports 44W fast charging, reverse charging and microSD storage expansion of up to 2TB.

Tokenised gold bar to advance Hong Kong’s ambitions as digital, metal trading hub

Nov 3, 2026

Tokenised gold bar to advance Hong Kong’s ambitions as digital, metal trading hub

Hong Kong’s plan to start an interbank tokenised gold transaction project marks a crucial step in its quest to make itself a key global hub for the precious metal, according to analysts. The city planned to launch a gold token representing a standard 400-ounce gold bar, referencing HAU, Hong Kong’s ticker for gold prices launched earlier this year, said Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu during the annual Fintech Week event on Monday. He said the effort...

Big ticket tech deals needed to keep pace with AI growth boom, financial leaders say

Nov 3, 2026

Big ticket tech deals needed to keep pace with AI growth boom, financial leaders say

HONGKONG-FINANCIALS-SUMMIT:Big ticket tech deals needed to keep pace with AI growth boom, financial leaders say

Ukraine's 280-g drone detector intercepts real-time video feeds from Russian Molniya UAVs

Nov 3, 2026

Ukraine's 280-g drone detector intercepts real-time video feeds from Russian Molniya UAVs

Ukraine-based CODE380 has developed the D·Vision SDR, a 280-gram receiver that intercepts live camera feeds from Russian drones in real time. The device scans frequencies between 500 MHz and 8.7 GHz, helping Ukrainian forces monitor drone movements and identify potential targets before attacks.

The drugs of death: Inca child sacrifices were given cocaine, alcohol and ayahuasca before being killed on mountaintops, gruesome study reveals

Nov 3, 2026

The drugs of death: Inca child sacrifices were given cocaine, alcohol and ayahuasca before being killed on mountaintops, gruesome study reveals

The bodies of sacrificed children have been found across the Incan Empire - and now a chilling detail about their final moments has been revealed.

RECOMMENDED

Science Thread

Science Thread delivers quality and fascinating science and technology content that matters on a daily basis and makes it go viral.

ABOUT US
Sign Up

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Science Thread. All Rights Reserved.