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Global Trends 2030: “Technological Center Of Gravity” To Shift To Asia

A new report by the U.S. National Intelligence Council projects a shift in the 'technological center of gravity' to Asia by 2030.

Onion Waste Cleans Up Heavy Metals, Study

Onion and garlic waste could be used to mop up hazardous heavy metals, according to new research.

Astellas Pharma Releases Phase II Data For Leukemia Drug

Approximately 50 percent of FLT3-ITD positive AML patients achieved complete remission with Astellas Pharma's new investigational drug, according to Phase II data results.

North Korea’s Long-Range Rocket Launch Succeeds

North Korea successfully launched a rocket on Wednesday, putting fear into its neighbors that the state could someday launch a nuclear missile.

DNA Hydrogel Remembers Its Original Shape

New biological material created by scientists is so soft that it can flow like a liquid and then, strangely, return to its original shape.

Giant Trees Are Dying, Experts Say

The largest living organisms on the planet, the big, old trees that harbor and sustain countless birds and other wildlife, are dying.

Chinese Taikonauts To Grow Vegetables On Moon

Chinese astronauts are researching how to grow fresh vegetables in space, reports the state-run Xinhua news agency.

Chinese Officials Say Panda’s Bamboo Won’t Run Out

Chinese experts disagree that climate change will cause bamboo die-offs in the Qinling Mountains.

A Network Of ‘Painful’ Genes

An international team of scientists has described a 'network map' of genes involved in pain perception.