🐢 China installs more robots than the rest of the world + 7 more stories

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[5.6] China leads the world in industrial robot installations — gizmodo.com (+3)

China leads the world in industrial robots, operating over two million and installing nearly 300,000 in 2024, representing 54% of global deployments.

According to the International Federation of Robotics, China installed nearly 300,000 new robots last year, a 7% increase. In contrast, installations declined in the U.S., Japan, and Germany, with the U.S. adding just 34,000 units.

This automation boom is expanding into new Chinese industries like food and textiles and is supported by a large skilled workforce. Projections estimate 10% average annual growth through 2028.

[6.2] Western nations reimpose UN sanctions on Iran for nuclear deal violations — bbc.com (Arabic) (+177)

The UN has reimposed comprehensive sanctions on Iran after European nations triggered a snapback mechanism, citing Tehran's failure to meet its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the sanctions unjust, reaffirming Iran is not developing nuclear weapons. The move comes after recent talks at the UN failed to avert the sanctions.

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[6.3] AI designs bacteria-killing viruses with only 11 genes — t3n.de (German) (+2)

[6.1] Scientists create bio-hybrid robots using human lung cells — phys.org (+3)

[6.0] Study of 1m-year-old skull points to earlier origins of modern humans — theguardian.com (+25)

[5.7] Trump sends federal troops to Portland to protect immigration facilities — bbc.com (Portuguese) (+141)

[5.6] FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow nearsightedness in children — wcvb.com (+3)

[5.6] Scientists discover a way to block pain without side effects — sciencedaily.com (+3)

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