Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots

South China Morning Post - Oct 31, 2026

Chinese archaeologists are set for a hi-tech turn, with the latest five-year blueprint aiming to deploy AI and deep-sea robots to trace Chinese history, decipher the origins of East Asian humans and expand the country’s cultural soft power. Scientists will develop technologies such as remote sensing, ancient DNA analysis, underwater archaeology robots and artificial intelligence (AI) models for virtual restoration of excavated artefacts, according to the 15th five-year work plan for...

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Oct 31, 2026

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Election guru Nate Silver makes his final midterm elections prediction... giving the GOP a glimmer of hope: Live updates

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Met Police make first arrests of pro-Palestine Action demonstrators as they pledge support for banned group outside US Embassy

Oct 31, 2026

Met Police make first arrests of pro-Palestine Action demonstrators as they pledge support for banned group outside US Embassy

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Is this what you had in mind, mayor? Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street revolution descends into chaos as cyclists turn 'pedestrian-only' zone into 'highway' - and cab drivers warn journeys are taking longer

Oct 31, 2026

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How more than 200 unaccompanied migrant children arrive by boat in Dover EVERY MONTH...and they'll cost Britain millions: SUE REID

Oct 31, 2026

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Andy Burnham says he is 'open' to UK making a formal apology for slavery as King Charles arrives in Antigua

Oct 31, 2026

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After 10,220 days, 30 countries and two broken hearts, British adventurer Karl Bushby is days from coming home

Oct 31, 2026

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Kansas's panicked GOP senator reduced to claiming his Democrat rival is 'probably grooming children' as Trump jets in to help him amid polls predicting state will go blue for first time since 1932

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