
ChatGPT said: UGM students have developed Orside, an AI-powered portable device for early oral cancer detection. Using fluorescence imaging and deep learning, Orside identifies abnormal tissues quickly and accurately, offering a safer, more comfortable alternative to biopsies. This cross-disciplinary innovation aims to enhance early diagnosis and reduce Indonesia’s high oral cancer mortality rate.

In 2034, Ratna and her friends dislike books, preferring games and cafes. Only Sari values reading and cleverly sparks their curiosity through a book-hunting trip. What begins as reluctance turns into excitement, transforming them into avid readers. From two books, a new culture of literacy, discussion, and shared passion is born.

China has unveiled a prototype missile defense system akin to Israel’s Iron Dome, surpassing the U.S., which remains at the concept stage. Developed by Li Xudong’s team, the platform can track 1,000 missiles in real time using AI and satellites, marking a major step in the escalating global defense race.

Geo-hydrometeorological disasters combine geological and hydrometeorological factors, arising from the interaction between earth conditions and extreme weather or water phenomena. According to BMKG, these include floods, landslides, droughts, tidal floods, and strong winds. Understanding their characteristics is vital to strengthen disaster mitigation and reduce risks of casualties and losses.

Researchers reconstructed the 1-million-year-old Yunxian 2 skull from China, revealing ties to Denisovans and the extinct “Dragon Man” species. Published in Science, the study suggests the Homo longi clade diverged about 1.2 million years ago, offering fresh insight into rapid human evolution and the origins of modern ancestors in Asia.

Technology is transforming sports with robot umpires in MLB, semi-automated offsides in the Premier League, and optical tracking in the WNBA. While these tools enhance accuracy and fan experience, they also raise concerns over player stress, loss of spontaneity, infrastructure readiness, and the balance between human judgment and automated decisions.

Chinese scientists have directly dated dinosaur eggs for the first time using laser-based uranium-lead analysis, fixing their age at 85 million years. Unearthed in Qinglongshan, the eggs provide crucial insights into the Late Cretaceous era’s climate shifts, dinosaur reproduction, and extinction, marking a breakthrough in paleontological dating methods.

FIFA has officially revealed the three mascots for the 2026 World Cup: Maple the Moose (Canada), Zayu the Jaguar (Mexico), and Clutch the Bald Eagle (USA). These mascots reflect each host country’s culture, while promoting unity, diversity, and the passion of football’s biggest stage.

Indonesia pledges ongoing financial support to UNRWA, despite funding shortfalls, reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian solidarity with Palestine.