Quantum entanglement is a curious physical property of our universe where paired quantum objects, regardless where they are, instantly reflect one another. Albert Einstein called this "Spooky action at a distance." Photons (light particles) are quantum objects. Physicists have experimentally confirmed this entanglement phenomenon. One way is to split a photon into two … [Read more...] about Chinese physicists break new record in exploiting quantum entanglement
Sina survey: “Why the Philippines insist on hard line over Huangyan incident?”
The hypocrites “two wrongs don’t make a right” fallacy fallacy
In debates, it is common for "pro-China" arguments to be dismissed by hypocrites who trot out the "two wrongs don't make a right" fallacy. For example, a murderer criticizes a one-time burglar to no end, and the burglar finally points out the murderer's heinous crime. The burglar obviously cannot absolve his guilt by pointing out someone else's wrong. Hence, the "two wrongs … [Read more...] about The hypocrites “two wrongs don’t make a right” fallacy fallacy
Russia Today: “Hillary Clinton: US Losing Information War to Alternative Media”
The following report by Russia Today is about a year old, but is just as applicable today, or for that matter, for the years to come. We often hear in the Western press that the Internet democratizes information. I think that's very true. But they often portray it, for example, in China's case, as Chinese public rising up using the Internet to challenge the Chinese … [Read more...] about Russia Today: “Hillary Clinton: US Losing Information War to Alternative Media”
Shanghai in 272 Gigapixels
Following is a picture of Shanghai in 272 giga-pixels. Clicking on it will launch a new window allowing you to click and zoom. Can you find the Howard Johnson building? The Tiffany and Company billboard? All the key buildings that make the Shanghai skyline are easy to find. I am not quite sure how this image was put together. Here is a collection of 20+ giga-pixel … [Read more...] about Shanghai in 272 Gigapixels