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Tencent, scientists to foster sci-tech development
Tencent launched an award program with the country’s leading scientists to support research and development in life sciences, advanced manufacturing and other key science and technology fields. The Xplorer Prize will reward 50 science professionals under 45 years old each year. Prize winners will receive 600,000 yuan ($86,300) annually for five consecutive years to support their work in fundamental science and cutting-edge core technologies, according to a statement from Tencent Foundation, the company’s charitable platform. The Tencent Foundation will offer 1 billion yuan as the initial fund for the award, which will be open to registration in January and will announce its first batch of winners in July.
Boy solves Rubik’s cubes with lightning fast reaction
Que Jianyu, 13, from Fujian province, solved three Rubik’s cubes while also juggling. He trained for two years before attempting the record on a Zhejiang TV show. Que had 15 seconds to examine the three cubes and he managed to achieve a record time of 5 minutes 6.61 seconds to set a Guinness World Record. During the show, Que and his master, Ye Jiaxi, also achieved the fastest time to crack a Rubik’s Cube by a team of two with a time of 25.63 seconds, nearly three seconds quicker than the previous record. But these aren’t the only records achieved recently. Felix Zemdegs, 22, has the world record for the shortest time to solve a Rubik’s cube taking just 4.22 seconds during a competition in Melbourne in May.
Tips to pack your suitcase effectively
Packing for traveling or a business trip is much easier when you plan ahead. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of the space. Roll your clothes. This will take a lot less room than folded shirts and pants. Use packing cubes to make sure everything fits together. Stuff your socks inside your shoes. What’s more, be sure to include toiletries, medications and valuables such as jewelry in a separate traveling case.