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Fujitsu develops multi-AI agent collaboration technology to optimize supply chains, launches joint trials

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Securely connecting AI agents across multiple companies for rapid response to changing circumstances

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a multi-AI agent collaboration technology that enables secure collaboration and swift response to changing circumstances among AI agents from different companies and vendors within a supply chain. Leveraging this technology, Fujitsu will start field trials in January 2026 to optimize the supply chain of Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in collaboration with the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo). This innovation not only streamlines daily supply chain operations but also facilitates rapid recovery during emergencies like sudden demand shifts or disasters.

In addition, Fujitsu will contribute to the new industry promotion activities of the Council on Competitiveness-Nippon (COCN) to realize AI spaces that enable secure data and AI collaboration across different companies, aiming to strengthen the competitiveness of Japanese industry through agentic AI.

Fujitsu will continue to advance demonstration and technological enhancement with Science Tokyo and Rohto Pharmaceutical, aiming for expansion into diverse industries, including manufacturing. Fujitsu will also develop technology for broader and more complex supply chains, targeting provision through its Uvance business model’s Dynamic Supply Chain services by the end of fiscal 2026. This will bring a new perspective to corporate supply chain strategies, enhancing resilience, and enabling sustainable business operations.

Under its Uvance business model, Fujitsu will leverage the technology developed in these trials to realize secure data collaboration through AI agent cooperation across borders and industries. This will drive resilient supply chains and sustainable industrial growth, ensuring reliability and governance in multi-vendor environments.

Katsuki Fujisawa, Professor, Digital Twin Research Unit, Institute of Integrated Research, and Department of Mathematical and Computing Science, School of Computing, Science Tokyo, comments:

“Science Tokyo is actively promoting Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) research and working to improve efficiency across the entire industrial value chain. Moving forward, by collaborating with Fujitsu’s agentic AI technology to optimize the entire supply chain, we aim to contribute to the advancement of industry and the resolution of societal challenges.”

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Asia’s middle class fuels regional travel growth: Marriott International President

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Rajeev Menon, Marriott International’s President for Asia Pacific (ex-China), explained that the rise of Asia’s middle class is set to reshape the travel industry. As more people gain disposable income, he expects leisure and business travel across the region to increase significantly.

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How black boxes became key to solving airplane crashes

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After the search for survivors and recovery of victims in tragic aviation accidents — like that of a UPS cargo plane shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky last month — comes the search for flight data and a cockpit voice recorder often called the “black box.”

Every commercial plane has them. Aerospace giants GE Aerospace and Honeywell are among a few companies that design them to be nearly indestructible so they can help investigators understand the cause of a crash.

“They’re very crucial because it’s one of the few sources of information that tells us what happened leading up to the accident,” said Chris Babcock, branch chief of the vehicle recorder division at the National Transportation Safety Board. “We can get a lot of information from parts and from the airplane.”

Commercial aircraft have become very complex. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner records thousands of different pieces of information. In the case of the Air India crash in June, data revealed both engine fuel switches were put into a cutoff position within one second of each other. A voice recording from inside the cockpit captured the pilots discussing the cutoffs.

“All of those parameters today can have a very huge impact on the investigation,” said former NTSB member John Goglia. “It’s our goal to to provide information back to our investigators who are on scene as quick as we can to help move the investigation forward.”

This crucial data can also help prevent future accidents. A crash can cost airlines or plane manufacturers hundreds of millions of dollars and leave victims’ families with a lifetime of grief.

But in some circumstances black boxes were destroyed or never found. Experts say further developments such as cockpit video recorders and real-time data streaming are needed.

“The technology is there. Crash worthy cockpit video recorders are already being installed in a lot of helicopters and other types of airplanes, but they’re not required,” said Jeff Guzzetti, aviation analyst and former accident investigator for the Federal Aviation Administration and NTSB. “There’s privacy and cost issues involving cockpit video recorders but the NTSB has been recommending that the FAA require them for years now.”

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CNBC’s Leslie Josephs contributed to this report.

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The Science of Longevity: Inside Prof. Mike Chan’s Vision for Living Stronger, Smarter, and Longer

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BANGKOK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysia had a rare moment of reflection this year when former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad turned 100. His milestone sparked public conversations about aging, vitality, and what it truly means to remain strong at any age.

Longevity Forum 120: Experts at Bangkok Summit Say Healthy and Long Lifespans Are Within Reach: A united front of global experts advancing regenerative medicine, AI-driven healthcare, cellular therapeutics, and translational research. This powerful gathering reflects the Summit’s commitment to cross-border medical collaboration.
Longevity Forum 120: Experts at Bangkok Summit Say Healthy and Long Lifespans Are Within Reach: A united front of global experts advancing regenerative medicine, AI-driven healthcare, cellular therapeutics, and translational research. This powerful gathering reflects the Summit’s commitment to cross-border medical collaboration.

For many, longevity still feels like a mystery. For Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, it is a science — one he has spent more than 40 years studying, researching teaching, and refining across Americas, Europe and Asia.

At the We Are The World Global Summit in Bangkok, Prof. Chan who represents the European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), delivered one of the most talked-about sessions. His message was simple, but powerful:
 “Longevity means nothing without healthspan.”

It’s a line he repeats often, because it strikes at the heart of his life’s work. To him, living long is meaningless if we spend those extra years weak, bedridden, or dependent. The real goal, he argues, is to live long and stay functional — strong body, sharp brain, and an independent life.

Aging Begins Earlier Than We Realize

During his Bangkok keynote, Prof. Chan broke aging down in a way anyone could understand. Aging, he said, isn’t just about birthdays. It’s about how fast our organs wear out.

“Most organs don’t last 75 years, let alone 100,” he explained.

  • The heart starts aging around 40
  • The pancreas weakens from 55
  • The lungs show decline as early as 20
  • The brain accelerates aging after 65

That’s why two people of the same age can feel completely different — one energetic, one constantly fatigued.

Prof. Chan’s own biological test results became a talking point: even though he is in his 60s, his biological age measured just 46.

The Secret: Treat the Organ, Not the Age

One of Prof. Chan’s biggest breakthroughs is what he calls organ-based cellular therapy. In simple terms, different organs need different “building blocks” to repair themselves.

“You don’t use the same part to fix the heart, the liver, the brain, the pancreas,” he said.
 “A1 treats A1. B6 treats B6. Precision matters.

This method has attracted global attention — especially among patients with:

  • Memory decline
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Neurological issues
  • Early signs of aging

The principle is straightforward: instead of only treating symptoms, repair the organ at its root.

The DDRR System — A Roadmap to Living Younger, Longer

At the core of Prof. Chan’s practice is a four-step system known as DDRR:

1. Diagnose

Using advanced tools like OG Scans, bone density imaging, ultrasounds and blood analysis, the goal is to detect problems before they appear.

2. Detox

Flushes out inflammation, toxins, and heavy metals — the silent accelerators of aging.

3. Repair

Rebuilds what has been damaged through hyperbaric oxygen therapy, mitochondrial repair, hormonal balancing and tissue-strengthening treatments.

4. Rejuvenate

The “age-reversal” stage where organ-specific precursor cells, peptides and mitochondria boosters help restore vitality.

This system is already being used in more than 40 wellness centers worldwide, from Germany and Switzerland to Malaysia and Thailand.

Why Longevity Matters Now

People today fear growing old with sickness more than growing old itself. Prof. Chan says the goal of longevity is not to simply extend years, but to extend quality.

He often shares cases of elderly patients regaining mobility, parents seeing improvements in neurodiverse children, and seniors feeling mentally sharper after years of decline.

Long life is meaningless without strength, clarity and independence,” he said in Bangkok.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Asia is fast becoming a global hub for longevity science, and demand for bioregenerative treatment is rising. New technologies — from AI-driven biological age tracking to advanced brain-rejuvenation protocols — are expected to define the next phase of medical progress.

For Prof. Chan, the mission remains unchanged:
 “Help people live younger, longer — with dignity and purpose.”

If 2025 was the year healthspan entered the mainstream, 2026 is shaping up to be the year longevity becomes a movement.

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Perlis Royalty Join Prof. Mike Chan in Strengthening Malaysia’s Fight Against Autism

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysia’s drive to modernize autism care received strong support today when the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, and his consort, Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, attended the International Congress on Advances in Autism, Neurodevelopmental & Neurodegenerative Disorders (ICAANND 2025) in Kuala Lumpur. Their appearance signalled rising national commitment to early diagnosis, intervention capacity and improved support for neurodiverse families. ICAANND 2025 was organized by the European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG). 

Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan and the ICAANND 2025 international faculty stand alongside the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda, Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah binti Khalil during a special appreciation segment honouring speakers at Glamhall, Damansara.
Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan and the ICAANND 2025 international faculty stand alongside the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda, Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah binti Khalil during a special appreciation segment honouring speakers at Glamhall, Damansara.

The royal presence aligned with the scientific direction championed by Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, whose two decades of global research have positioned him as one of Asia’s leading voices in precision neuro-generation.

Rising Needs in Malaysia

Perlis, like many parts of the country, has seen an increase in autism prevalence among school-aged children. Through UniMAP and the A-HEART Autism Hub, the Perlis royal household has invested in early identification, teacher training and family support programs. Their visit in Kuala Lumpur highlighted the need to extend such efforts nationally.

Prof. Mike Chan’s Global Autism Mission

Prof. Chan’s work on autism began more than a decade ago in Baoding, China, where he trained paediatric teams to improve diagnostic accuracy and early detection. These early initiatives helped shape his long-term approach to neurodevelopmental conditions.

His wellness centers have consistently documented two major biological patterns among autistic children: severe gut dysfunction and heavy-metal accumulation. “Your gut has more brain cells than your brain. If you do not fix the gut, you cannot fix the child,” Prof. Chan told delegates at the Bangkok Summit.

His model of care is built on precision. It combines intestinal mucosa precursors with brain-region-specific support to target key areas such as the frontal lobe, hippocampus and cortex. This organ-specific strategy parallels the scientific work published in his Human Cytology Atlas, which maps more than 400 human cell types.

A Turning Point in the United States

In April 2025, Prof. Chan presented at the Autism Summit in San Diego, where United States presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to “find an answer for autism by September.” The event drew global attention and intensified discussions on early intervention and scientific pathways.

At the summit, Prof. Chan emphasized that autism cannot be treated with generic or broad-spectrum approaches. He stressed that each organ and brain region require specific precursor support and that the future of autism care lies in precision, early detection and environmental correction.

Royal Recognition in Kuala Lumpur

In Kuala Lumpur, Prof. Chan presented an Appreciation Plaque to the Raja Muda of Perlis in recognition of the royal household’s dedication to autism advocacy. Although their visit was brief, it carried national significance and underscored growing unity between scientific leadership and state-level action.

“We saw the passion of the Perlis royal household first hand,” Prof. Chan said. “They care deeply about children, families and the future of autism services in Malaysia.”

Malaysia’s Path Forward

With scientific frameworks refined in Baoding, amplified in San Diego and Bangkok, and supported by Malaysian royalty, Prof. Chan says Malaysia is entering a critical new phase. The country is increasingly positioned to lead regional efforts in advanced autism intervention and neurodevelopmental research.

“No child should be left behind,” he said. “Every family deserves access to proper autism support, no matter where they live.”

As Malaysia aligns scientific capability, leadership and public awareness, its role in the global autism movement continues to grow.

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Mysterious pile of bones discovered near popular landmark triggers urgent investigation

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An unusual grouping of bones was found near one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks — and officials aren’t sure how the bones got there.

The remains were found on Crow Hill near Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, a rise within Holyrood Park that overlooks Duddingston Loch and the Firth of Forth.

Park rangers uncovered the bones during a routine patrol after a wildfire burned part of the park in August, according to Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation. Though the collection was found over the summer, officials did not disclose the discovery until November. 

Once alerted, archaeologists quickly arrived to assess and remove the cache. 

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The collection of mixed remains was found near Arthur’s Seat, prompting a formal review by archaeologists. (Peter Summers/Getty Images; Historic Environment Scotland)

The curious collection of bones consists of several species, according to the HES, including “cattle, horse, sheep or goat and possibly even cat.”

The HES added, “The remains do not seem to have been part of a wider feature. However, the number and variety of bones make it an unusual — and potentially significant — discovery.”

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An HES official told Fox News Digital the bones are likely post-medieval, but no age has been determined yet. 

“It is likely this area was used for grazing, as much of the land in Holyrood Park was grazed in the past,” an HES spokesperson said.

“The number and variety of bones make it an unusual — and potentially significant — discovery.”

“However, the bones belong to various species of animal and are not complete skeletons, so there is no obvious or direct link to sheep grazing.”

Specialists plan to radiocarbon date the bones, which they hope will shed light on how old they are and why they were dumped.

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The HES also noted that Crow Hill is near a prehistoric hill fort that once surrounded the summits of both Crow Hill and Arthur’s Seat.

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Park rangers discovered an unusual assortment of animal bones on Crow Hill after an August wildfire exposed them. (Historic Environment Scotland)

The spokesperson added that Holyrood Park is a “hugely rich archaeological landscape” — with much more of its history still to be uncovered.

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“We are continually learning about its past and the nature of what survives here,” the official added.

The bone collection adds to a number of eyebrow-raising archaeological discoveries in Scotland over the past year.

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The cause of the Aug. 10 wildfire is still under investigation, authorities said. (Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Over the summer, an archaeology student found a finely carved ancient head, featuring an eerie smile, during a dig on a Scottish farm.

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In Inverness, archaeologists discovered a prehistoric village beneath a future golf course earlier this year.

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Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos reveals he played finals through two serious injuries

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Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has revealed he pushed through this year’s finals campaign with not one, but two, serious injuries.

The 22-year-old gun will ease back into pre-season training this week fresh off a trip to Dubai.

But Daicos has told 7NEWS he had to have an enforced layoff after carrying bone stress in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot through the finals campaign.

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The Magpies vice-captain also revealed that he suffered a left posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury just days before the preliminary final clash with the Lions.

“I didn’t need any surgery, just more time off,” Daicos told 7NEWS.

Determined to push through the pain and inspire his side to success, the injury would have ruled him out for several months if it occurred during the season, but the extent of the damage only came to light through post-season scans.

“I’m building up my training loads (now),” Daicos told 7NEWS.

“It’s been a little bit frustrating at times, you naturally want to be doing everything you can but naturally (they) had to force me to get some time off.”

But Daicos said that had probably been “a good thing” and was hopeful that it would be a benefit “in the long run”.

So, after a quiet off-season, Daicos will now complete just over 50 per cent of training before taking a break over Christmas.

Turning his injury absence into a silver lining, he partnered with defender Isaac Quaynor when he was overseas in Dubai to focus on his rehabilitation.

Daicos was full of praise for his fellow Collingwood leadership teammate, crediting Quaynor for helping him take his game to another level.

“We really bond doing a lot of our training together, he’s probably one of the best runners in the AFL and for me to do my running with him, it’s always good,” Daicos said.

Quaynor, his 2023 premiership teammate, was equally full of praise for his travelling buddy before their pre-season officially starts on Monday.

“Running wise, I probably push him and everything to do with the football he pushes me,” Quaynor told 7NEWS.

While some pundits think the Pies might be too old, Daicos is confident they remain firmly in the premiership window.

The son-of-a-gun revealed he sent a text message to coach Craig McRae about going all in on 2026, the day after Collingwood’s preliminary final loss to Brisbane.

Daicos says he can’t wait to kick off pre-season training on Monday and is ready to make a splash come opening round in March.

“It’s exciting, it’s another opportunity, another crack at it, a fresh start so everyone’s pretty motivated,” he said.

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Oscar Piastri claims pole in Qatar Grand Prix after dominating sprint race

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Oscar Piastri has kept his F1 drivers’ title hopes alive with a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, as he enjoyed an imperious pole-to-chequered-flag triumph in the sprint before powering to pole for the main race.

In the process, the resurgent Australian did everything he could to pile the pressure on his McLaren teammate and championship leader Lando Norris, who will start Sunday’s race second on the grid but with his lead now reduced to 22 points.

“Let’s go baby!” the exhilarated Piastri said to his team over the radio after earning his first pole since the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, which he went on to win.

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Norris is still in the championship driving seat, knowing that if he can defeat Piastri to win on the Lusail circuit, he will be celebrating the title on Sunday night. If not, even two third-place finishes, in Qatar and in the final race in Abu Dhabi, would still be enough to seal it.

But he’s been outdriven all weekend by his resurgent teammate, who’s come alive on the circuit where he won his first race in F1 in the 2023 sprint, a victory he repeated last year.

But winning the 19-lap race for the hat-trick with all his old calm and efficiency on Saturday — a consummate return to form after six weekends in which he failed to make a podium — told the tale that he’s ready to fight to the end to become Australia’s first champion in 45 years.

Oscar Piastri receiving his trophy for winning the Qatar GP sprint from Novak Djokovic.
Oscar Piastri receiving his trophy for winning the Qatar GP sprint from Novak Djokovic. Credit: AAP

His first victory in any race since the Dutch GP at the end of August meant he scored a maximum eight points, gaining two crucial points on Norris, who could only finish third behind George Russell’s Mercedes.

He’s also moved three points clear of Max Verstappen in second place overall after Red Bull’s champion, level on points with Piastri going into the sprint, could only finish fourth, rising two places from his grid start.

Verstappen then finished third in the later dramatic qualifying shootout, while Norris, who had been on provisional pole, aborted his final run in Q3 after making a mistake.

Piastri, though, made no mistake, pulling out a fantastic lap record for the second day in a row of 1min 19.387sec to take pole, comfortably eclipsing Norris’s 1:19.495. Verstappen clocked 1:19.651 in third.

“Everything’s felt great all weekend. So yeah, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” smiled Piastri, who’s led every session — practice, sprint qualifying, the sprint race and qualifying.

Asked if it was now win or bust in the championship race, he smiled: “Pretty much…”

Of his sprint win, which ended with him collecting the trophy from tennis great Novak Djokovic, he added: “It was really good. The team did a great job, so I’m happy with how it’s been so far and just need to keep it rolling.

“The pace has been strong, it’s a track I’ve enjoyed in the past, and I’m enjoying it again, clearly.”

Piastri was always in control after getting off to a fine start, racing away from Russell, who was briefly challenged for second by Norris.

The championship leader himself had to hold off a brief challenge from the Red Bull pair of Yuki Tsunoda and Verstappen before the fare became processional.

Piastri looked back to his early-season best which earned him seven Grand Prix wins as he found pace that no-one else could match, ending up nearly five seconds clear of Russell.

Norris, in second place, was 6.279 seconds behind the winner, with an increasingly confident-sounding Piastri telling his team over the radio: “Let’s keep it going.”

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Student unearths 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil on first day of Montana dig: ‘Very exciting’

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A 150-million-year-old fossil from the Jurassic era turned up at a Montana dig site this year — unearthed not by a scientist but by a Connecticut high school student. 

Aidan Connor, a senior at Cheshire Academy in New Haven County, found the ancient bone in Red Lodge, Montana, this summer, according to a news release from the academy. 

With funding from the Rizzolo-Larson Venture Grant program, the student traveled west with the Elevation Science Institute as part of a dig that involved teenagers across the country.

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On the first day of the excavation, Connor spotted a pinkie-sized finger bone that likely belonged to a small dinosaur during the Jurassic period.

It took the high school senior about an hour to extract the fossil, which is considered relatively quick. The teenager described the experience as “very nerve-wracking.”

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Aidan Connor’s summer dig in Red Lodge, Montana, became memorable after he uncovered a Jurassic-era fossil during an expedition. (Aidan Connor/Cheshire Academy)

“A lot of field work, especially paleontology, is trying your hardest not to break very important things,” Connor said, according to the release.

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After finding the bone, the student spent the rest of the week “jacketing” other fossils, a process that involves plastering them in order to prevent damage during transport.

“[W]hat we’re most proud of is his polyglot love of learning, and his willingness to combine passion with patience, practice and process.”

Speaking to Fox News Digital, Connor said the whole experience was “quite exciting.”

“[It was] very fulfilling for my inner child,” he added.

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“It was definitely rewarding to finally get it, and many other fossils in the area, prepped for removal.”

Marc Arison, dean of academics at Cheshire Academy, told Fox News Digital the school community is extremely proud of the diligent student.

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The week-long excavation allowed the Cheshire Academy student to practice careful fossil handling while preparing specimens for safe removal. (Aidan Connor/Cheshire Academy)

“Our pride in Aidan goes beyond the discovery he made,” said Arison.

“What we’re most proud of is his polyglot love of learning, and his willingness to combine passion with patience, practice and process.” 

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“Those are essential elements of learning.”

The dean added that Connor is looking at schools offering majors like paleontology and museum studies and is still considering his options ahead of his graduation next spring.

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“[It was] very fulfilling for my inner child,” Connor told Fox News Digital. (Aidan Connor/Cheshire Academy)

The Rizzolo-Larson Venture Grant is the school’s way of letting students “do cool stuff,” allowing them to travel across the globe to pursue their passions

Students have worked on projects in countries like South Africa and Bangladesh, Arison said.

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“Aidan’s work this summer is an excellent example of the ways in which Cheshire Academy helps students unlock not just their potential but themselves,” he added.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Conference highlights ancient port site of Maritime Silk Road held in Wenzhou, E. China

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BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In east China coastal city of Wenzhou, a conference focusing on latest discoveries about Shuomen ancient port site was held recently to renew the cultural connotations of the Maritime Silk Road.

Photo shows a scene of the Shuomen Ancient Port Site Research Results Press Conference held in Wenzhou City of Zhejiang Province, east China.
Photo shows a scene of the Shuomen Ancient Port Site Research Results Press Conference held in Wenzhou City of Zhejiang Province, east China.

The event, guided by China Academy of Cultural Heritage, National Centre for Archaeology and the cultural heritage authority of Zhejiang Province, drew a crowd of experts from Chinese museums, cities of the City Alliance for Maritime Silk Road Heritage Conservation and World Heritage Nomination, and related research institutions as well.

Photo shows a scene of the Shuomen Ancient Port Site Research Results Press Conference held in Wenzhou City of Zhejiang Province, east China.

During the conference, Wenzhou Institute of Shuomen Ancient Port was inaugurated and Wenzhou Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology was authorized to be named also after the institute, an important step of Wenzhou to enhance Maritime Silk Road-related local cultural heritage protection.

Liang Yanhua, head of Wenzhou Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, expounded on new discoveries about Shuomen ancient port site in recent years, allowing attendees of the conference to sneak a peak of the diverse relics and artifacts of the ancient port.

Currently, this year’s excavation tasks have largely been completed. Within the 1,000-plus square meters of newly excavated area, original coastline relics dating back to Five Dynasties to early Northern Song Dynasty were found, filling a key gap in chronological sequence of the Shuomen ancient port shoreline.

On the eastern side of Shuomen barbican, boundaries of outbound roads and residential zones from Southern Song Dynasty to Ming and Qing dynasties have been clearly defined, well representing the port-city spatial integration.

After two years of efforts, excavation teams there concluded surveying and excavation of the No. 2 shipwreck at Shuomen ancient port site and its difference from ancient ships made in Fujian Province and similarity with the No. 1 shipwreck point to a likely producing shipyard in ancient Wenzhou.

In general, such academic and archaeological discoveries provide more tangible evidences to refresh the role of Wenzhou as one of the heritage locations for Maritime Silk Road heritage application, helpful to better local cultural heritage protection and understanding of the Chinese civilization.

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