A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), exploring how different user interfaces and AI tools shape human thought processes rather than merely speeding up productivity. He stressed that the essential skill in the AI era is not just achieving faster input speed or prompt mastery but developing a "strategic pause"—knowing when to let ideas expand via voice, converge via text, reorganize via visuals, and pause to evaluate whether a conclusion is truly well-formed.

In an interview with CNN creator Matias GREZ, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science, discussed how sperm racing events raise awareness about sperm health and male fertility. Prof. Gietel-Basten explained that male fertility is closely linked to factors like sperm motility, density and morphology.

The MUSICO arrived at Tiangong Space Station aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft. Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), who leads the MUSICO project, stated that HK's first astronaut Dr. LAI Ka-Ying operated a robotic arm to install MUSICO outside the Mengtian lab module of the Tiangong space station. With the camera designed to monitor greenhouse gas distributions from space, Prof. Su described it as an "eye” in the sky capable of capturing 1,000 pictures daily across 250,000 emission sources to help reduce emissions, with future applications planned for broader environmental pollutant tracking.

Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), stated that HK must take a long-term perspective on global shifts over the next 10 to 20 years, strategically planning the infrastructure and talent needed to prepare for future challenges.

Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Prof. ZHOU Wensheng, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), attended the launch ceremony of an AI Aerospace Technology Competition 2026 on September 12.

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the true innovation of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, argues that Apple’s success has always relied on reassembling existing technologies into intuitive user experiences rather than inventing hardware from scratch. He noted that iPhone Duo’s success hinges on whether Apple can seamlessly integrate dual-screen multitasking and cross-application AI personal agency into daily usage.

Prof. LI Zexiang, Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), and his delegation meeting with Party Secretary of Inner Mongolia Mr. WANG Weizhong in Hohhot on Monday. Expressing strong optimism about the development opportunities and industrial potential in Inner Mongolia, Prof. Li stated that I&T enterprises will leverage Inner Mongolia's industrial foundation to deepen practical cooperation in platform co-construction, talent cultivation, scenario-based commercialization, and the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries.

During a sharing session about career development, Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), talked about her research efforts and stories behind the development of MUSICO.

During the "Tiangong Class" series (HK/Macao), Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), PolyU Prof. WU Bo and HKU Prof. YAO Zhonghua shared spatial knowledge covering MUSICO, the world's first lightweight CO2 and methane detection instrument. HK payload specialist Dr. LAI Ka-Ying delivered a live lesson from space to students and teachers on Wednesday. HKUST faculty and students noted that the classroom boosted local youth’s enthusiasm for aerospace and science.

Dr. Jac LEUNG Ka-Lok, Lecturer in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), remarked that AI literacy encompasses three aspects: understanding the strengths and weaknesses of AI, human-machine collaboration, and ethical and moral considerations. Emphasizing critical thinking and values, Mr. Leung noted that AI literacy cannot be achieved via one-time training. Instead, it requires continuous practice and reflection to build the foundation for lifelong learning.