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China’s Latest Five-Year Plan To Focus On Innovation
China's 13th five-year plan will invest heavily in science and technology from 2016-2020 and boost science spending to 271 billion yuan (US$41 billion) this year.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2016
From the effects of impatience on your cells to the solar eclipse that fascinated Indonesians, here are the most-clicked stories in March.
How The Humble Newt Got Its Regenerative Powers
By observing muscle fiber cells in newts as they regenerated limbs, researchers now have a clearer picture of how they developed this exceptional ability.
Elephant’s Ancestors Came From China
The world's oldest fossil of the elephant ancestor, Stegodon, has been found in China, suggesting that they only later migrated to Africa.
A Genomic Approach To Breeding Better Buckwheat
Researchers have sequenced the entire buckwheat genome, opening up possibilities for developing tastier, chewier and non-allergenic breads and noodles.
Indonesia Launches National Science & Tech Research Fund
Indonesia has earmarked US$60 million a year for science and technology research, allowing researchers to plan beyond the national budget's one-year cycle.
Simulations Reveal The Origin Story Of Supermassive Black Holes
Researchers have potentially uncovered how supermassive black holes form and grow to be immense in short periods of time.
Researchers Find New Drug Combinations For Tuberculosis
Using feedback system control technology, researchers have sifted through combinations of 14 tuberculosis drugs to find faster, more effective treatments.
Skin Grown In The Lab, Hair And All
Researchers in Japan have successfully grown complex, fully functional skin tissue which could form proper connections with nerves and muscle fibers.
