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The Form Factor Of Sugar Matters In Weight Gain

Researchers in China have found that the consumption of sugary liquids, but not solid sugar, contributes to increased body fat in mice.

Nanoparticles Give Mice Night Vision

A research group in China has injected nanoparticles into the eyes of mice to allow the rodents to see in the dark.

The History Of Penguins Laid Bare In Their Genomes

An international team of scientists has released data on 19 penguin genomes which can be used to understand how the birds evolved over time.

Gut Bacteria That Brew Booze May Cause Liver Damage

A research group in China has found that alcohol-producing gut bacteria could cause liver damage even in people who don’t drink.

Bacterial Synergy Boosts Bio-Battery Performance

Using two bacteria species instead of one, a team of scientists in China have found a way to create a living energy production system that efficiently converts light to electrical energy

Graphene Origami At The Nano Scale

Using high-quality graphene nanoislands, researchers in China and the US have achieved graphene folding with a precision of 0.1°.

On The Trail Of An Ancient Animal

The death march of an ancient segmented creature sheds light on the origins of segmented bilaterian animals.

Oldest Fossil Forest In Asia Discovered In China

Excavators carrying out works at a quarry in China's Anhui province serendipitously uncovered the oldest fossil forest in Asia.

National Parks To Pave The Way For China’s ‘Ecological Civilization’

Integrated management of China’s protected areas through the newly formed National Park Administration could boost both conservation and tourism.