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PulseAugur coverage of tungsten — every cluster mentioning tungsten across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Bilibili's AI competition showcases creativity, with over 80% solo teams · 1 source tracked
Bilibili's first AI Creation Open Competition concluded, awarding the top prize of 1 million yuan to "Project N.E.K.O." for its AI-generated catgirl character. The competition saw over 30,000 submissions, with more than…
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MineTRACE system enhances mineral exploration with evidence-grounded reasoning
Researchers have developed MineTRACE, an interactive reasoning system designed to aid in mineral exploration. This web-based system integrates various types of evidence, including geochemical, geophysical, and geologica…
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Democrats allege Trump admin used China rivalry to mask mining deal corruption
US Democratic lawmakers have accused the Donald Trump administration of leveraging the competition with China over critical minerals as a cover for corruption. They allege that billions of dollars in mining deals were i…
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US restricts tungsten and battery scrap exports, targeting Chinese recyclers
The United States has implemented a one-year ban on exports of tungsten scrap and lithium-ion battery "black mass." This measure aims to secure domestic supply chains for strategic resources, potentially impacting Chine…
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Dolly Parton built $650M empire by retaining song ownership
Dolly Parton has amassed an estimated $650 million fortune through a combination of her music career and shrewd business decisions. A key to her financial success was retaining ownership of her song copyrights, a move t…
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NAND Flash Memory Shifts to Molybdenum Word Lines, Driving Tool Sales
The NAND manufacturing industry is transitioning from tungsten to molybdenum for word lines in 3D NAND flash memory, a change necessitated by the limitations of stacking over 300 layers. Molybdenum offers lower resistan…
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China's tungsten sector poised for growth amid AI demand; Intel grants rare tech access to startup
China International Capital Corporation (CICC) reports that the Chinese tungsten industry is poised for growth in both volume and price, driven by increasing demand from sectors like AI and high-end equipment. Tungsten …
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AI model learns Standard Model physics directly from LHC collision data
Researchers have developed a transformer-based generative model called ShellFlow that can learn the structure of the Standard Model of particle physics directly from data collected at the Large Hadron Collider. This mod…
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New method improves RBMs for out-of-distribution data rejection
Researchers have developed a new method to improve the performance of Restricted Boltzmann Machines (RBMs) when dealing with out-of-distribution (OOD) inputs. By training RBMs with auxiliary random binary images assigne…
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Molybdenum prices hit 3-year high as it replaces tungsten in semiconductors
Molybdenum prices have surged to a nearly three-year high, driven by its adoption in semiconductor manufacturing as a replacement for tungsten. This shift, termed "molybdenum replacing tungsten," positions molybdenum as…
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China's tungsten export curbs threaten Japan's AI chip supply chain
China's export restrictions on tungsten are creating significant supply chain vulnerabilities for Japan's AI chip manufacturing. The price of tungsten hexafluoride, a critical gas for advanced chip production, has surge…
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STMicroelectronics eyes factory expansion amid AI chip demand; diamond tech sees AI interest
STMicroelectronics is considering expanding its Crolles, France chip factory by the end of 2026, driven by surging demand for silicon photonics technology in AI data centers. Separately, the cultivated diamond sector is…
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EU plans critical mineral stockpile to reduce China reliance
The European Union is planning to create its first joint stockpile of critical minerals, including tungsten, rare earths, and gallium, to lessen its dependence on China. This initiative is part of a broader effort by We…
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R hits all-time high in TIOBE Index; AI coding study shows ChatGPT potential
A recent study explored AI's capabilities in coding for causal inference, specifically examining ChatGPT's performance with Python, R, and Stata. Concurrently, the May 2026 TIOBE Index reveals R has reached an all-time …
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Chinese firms see growth in metals and new materials
Two Chinese securities firms, CITIC Securities and CITIC Securities, have released research reports highlighting significant growth potential in the metals and new materials sectors. Both reports point to a strong perfo…
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China leads global mining output, while Europe faces record-breaking climate change
China's mineral production and processing scale is the largest globally, with reserves ranking first worldwide for 14 mineral types including rare earths and tungsten. By 2025, China is projected to lead in output for 1…