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Robots That Feel Pain: Scientists Develop Human-Like Artificial Skin With Instant Reflexes
The skin can also detect damage, and thanks to its modular design, damaged sections can be quickly replaced.
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Researchers Develop Neuromorphic ‘E-Skin’ to Give Humanoid Robots Pain Reflexes
A new neuromorphic “electronic skin” developed by scientists in Hong Kong brings robots closer to human-like touch and pain perception. The layered e-skin converts pressure into neural-style pulses, distinguishing gentle contact from harmful force. When pressure exceeds a pain threshold, the system bypasses the main processor to trigger instant...
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Hong Kong Welcomes 2026 Without Its Iconic Fireworks After Deadliest Fire
Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong's New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory greeted 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the sky over its iconic Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November
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Trump Says Has Asked Xi Jinping To Consider Release Of Jimmy Lai
US President Donald Trump said Monday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul's conviction.
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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Found Guilty On National Security Charges
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty Monday on three national security charges, a conviction rights groups denounced as a death knell for press freedoms in the Chinese financial hub.
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Death Count In Deadly Hong Kong Fire Rises To 160
The death count in Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 160 after an additional body was identified, police said on Tuesday, adding that six people were still listed as missing.
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5 Best Airports In The World In 2025: What Made Them Win
Business Traveller has ranked 5 state-of-the-art airports, offering a taste of luxury and ease at every step of the journey to make flying feel effortlessly seamless.
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Bangkok Crowned Most Visited City By International Arrivals In 2025 - Find Out Which Cities Follow
The Thai capital, famed for its nightlife, street food scene, and booming hotel industry, continues to be a magnet for travellers from around the globe.
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From Monaco To Miami: A Look At 2025's Most-Loved Celebrity Destinations
Yearender 2025: From glamorous beach escapes to serene countryside retreats, these are the places stars flocked to in 2025.
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Hong Kong Removes Construction Netting After Deadly Fire That Killed 159
Workers began removing protective netting from construction sites across Hong Kong on Thursday to comply with a government order after the city's deadliest fire in decades.
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The Photo That Became A Symbol For Hong Kong's Deadly Fire
Wong's plight - arms raised in anguish and weeping as he stands against the backdrop of what became Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 - was captured in a Reuters photograph.
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'Rescued My Soul': Hong Kong Firefighters Save Beloved Pets
The fire burned for more than 40 hours, and during that time Hong Kong social media was flooded with posts from worried pet lovers.
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Hong Kong Leader Announces 'Independent Committee' To Probe Fire
Hong Kong has a legal mechanism to set up "commissions of inquiry", which in the past were usually led by judges to undertake complex fact-finding exercises -- a practice left over from British colonial rule.
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10 Best International Destinations For Indians To Celebrate New Year
New Years Eve has become a global ritual for Indian travellers. The right destination shapes the entire night and the entire memory.
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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Shows How Difficult It Is To Evacuate In Emergency
The Hong Kong high-rise fire, which spread across multiple buildings in a large residential complex, has killed dozens, with hundreds reported missing.
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Robots That Feel Pain: Scientists Develop Human-Like Artificial Skin With Instant Reflexes
The skin can also detect damage, and thanks to its modular design, damaged sections can be quickly replaced.
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Researchers Develop Neuromorphic ‘E-Skin’ to Give Humanoid Robots Pain Reflexes
A new neuromorphic “electronic skin” developed by scientists in Hong Kong brings robots closer to human-like touch and pain perception. The layered e-skin converts pressure into neural-style pulses, distinguishing gentle contact from harmful force. When pressure exceeds a pain threshold, the system bypasses the main processor to trigger instant...
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Hong Kong Welcomes 2026 Without Its Iconic Fireworks After Deadliest Fire
Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong's New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory greeted 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the sky over its iconic Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November
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Trump Says Has Asked Xi Jinping To Consider Release Of Jimmy Lai
US President Donald Trump said Monday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul's conviction.
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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Found Guilty On National Security Charges
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty Monday on three national security charges, a conviction rights groups denounced as a death knell for press freedoms in the Chinese financial hub.
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Death Count In Deadly Hong Kong Fire Rises To 160
The death count in Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 160 after an additional body was identified, police said on Tuesday, adding that six people were still listed as missing.
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5 Best Airports In The World In 2025: What Made Them Win
Business Traveller has ranked 5 state-of-the-art airports, offering a taste of luxury and ease at every step of the journey to make flying feel effortlessly seamless.
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Bangkok Crowned Most Visited City By International Arrivals In 2025 - Find Out Which Cities Follow
The Thai capital, famed for its nightlife, street food scene, and booming hotel industry, continues to be a magnet for travellers from around the globe.
-
From Monaco To Miami: A Look At 2025's Most-Loved Celebrity Destinations
Yearender 2025: From glamorous beach escapes to serene countryside retreats, these are the places stars flocked to in 2025.
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Hong Kong Removes Construction Netting After Deadly Fire That Killed 159
Workers began removing protective netting from construction sites across Hong Kong on Thursday to comply with a government order after the city's deadliest fire in decades.
-
The Photo That Became A Symbol For Hong Kong's Deadly Fire
Wong's plight - arms raised in anguish and weeping as he stands against the backdrop of what became Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 - was captured in a Reuters photograph.
-
'Rescued My Soul': Hong Kong Firefighters Save Beloved Pets
The fire burned for more than 40 hours, and during that time Hong Kong social media was flooded with posts from worried pet lovers.
-
Hong Kong Leader Announces 'Independent Committee' To Probe Fire
Hong Kong has a legal mechanism to set up "commissions of inquiry", which in the past were usually led by judges to undertake complex fact-finding exercises -- a practice left over from British colonial rule.
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10 Best International Destinations For Indians To Celebrate New Year
New Years Eve has become a global ritual for Indian travellers. The right destination shapes the entire night and the entire memory.
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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Shows How Difficult It Is To Evacuate In Emergency
The Hong Kong high-rise fire, which spread across multiple buildings in a large residential complex, has killed dozens, with hundreds reported missing.
