Ziqing Gong: Composing at the Edge of Sound and Systems
02 Mar
Science & Technology

Ziqing Gong: Composing at the Edge of Sound and Systems

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Ziqing Gong is a New York-based composer whose work unfolds where sound, structure, and systems meet. Rooted in contemporary composition and computer music, his practice reflects a sustained inquiry into how musical ideas behave over time, how technology can shape form from within, and how listeners enter and experience sound as an evolving process rather than a fixed object.This following artist profile was provided by Rainyard International Music Advisory, a partner of Digital Music News. As I have observed across his body of work, Gong approaches technology not as an external tool but as compositional material. Techniques drawn from counterpoint, melodic construction, and formal development are often rearticulated through computational systems, allowing musical ideas to unfold through process rather than fixed repetition. This approach is evident in his use of environments such as SuperCollider, where classical...
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Twilight Fish Study Uncovers Unique Hybrid Eye Cells | Mirage News
02 Mar
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Twilight Fish Study Uncovers Unique Hybrid Eye Cells | Mirage News

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Researchers have identified a new type of visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae that challenges a century of knowledge about vertebrate visual systems. Dr Fabio Cortesi from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment said the finding could lead to new camera technology and medical treatments. "For more than 150 years, textbooks have taught that vision in most vertebrates is made of cones and rods – cones which work in bright light and rods for dark situations," Dr Cortesi said. "But our study of deep-sea fish larvae revealed a new cell type – a photoreceptor that optimises vision in gloomy or twilight conditions. "It combines the molecular machinery and genes of cones with the shape and form of rods. "This hybrid cell has the best bits of both the bright light and dark light systems...
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Asian shares are mostly higher following a strong US jobs report
02 Mar
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Asian shares are mostly higher following a strong US jobs report

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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% for its second-worst day since Thanksgiving, though it’s still near its all-time high set late last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 669 points, or 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 2%. AppLovin lost nearly a fifth of its value and tumbled 19.7%, even though it reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Like other software companies, it’s come under pressure from worries that AI may...
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Government officials extend Chinese New Year wishes
02 Mar
Health News

Government officials extend Chinese New Year wishes

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Senior government officials on Tuesday extended Chinese New Year greetings, wishing residents a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse. Speaking on an RTHK programme, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said the government would continue to steer Hong Kong towards sustained positive growth in the new year. "In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises vitality, success, and opportunity. This echoes the government’s commitment in the New Year to continue leveraging the advantages of 'One Country, Two Systems' to consolidate the competitiveness of Hong Kong's 'golden brands' in finance, trade, shipping, and aviation,” he said. “At the same time, we will continue to unite patriotic forces from all sectors of society, and pragmatically advance initiatives beneficial to the public." Meanwhile, Financial Secretary Paul Chan noted that with the strong support of the country and the joint efforts of the...
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