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Pigs In China’s Guangdong Province Infected With Avian Flu
Scientists have made a startling discovery that pigs in China's Guangdong province are infected with avian influenza viruses.
Scientists Grow Neurons From Urine
Scientists from China have developed a method to generate neural progenitor cells from epithelial-like cells in human urine.
Philippine Congress Passes Birth Control Bill
The Philippine Congress passed on Monday a controversial birth control bill that will make contraceptives available to the poor.
Second Japanese Encephalitis Strain Circulating In India
Researchers in West Bengal have reported a second strain of the Japanese encephalitis virus circulating in the eastern Indian state.
The History Of The Giant Panda, Written In Its Genes
Researchers in China have mapped the population history of the giant panda from three million years ago to the present.
Termites, Ants Dig Up Gold And Mineral Deposits
Scientists have discovered an ingenious way of finding new gold and mineral deposits: by analyzing the nests of ants and termites.
New Species Of Slow Loris Discovered In Borneo
Scientists have discovered three new species of slow loris in Borneo, rare among primates for having a toxic bite.
65% Of Air Pollution Deaths Occur In Asia: WHO Study
A new global study ranks air pollution as one of the top 10 killers in the world, with 65 percent of the air pollution deaths occurring in Asia.
Chang’e-2 Space Probe Snaps Close-Ups Of Asteroid Toutatis
A Chinese space probe has successfully taken close-up images of the near-earth asteroid Toutatis.
