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One-Fifth Of Grain In China Is Wasted From Field To Fork
19 of every 100 pounds of grain produced in China goes to waste, according to a new review of food waste in the People's Republic of China.
Asian Institutions Rise In 2013/2014 QS World University Rankings
The 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings contains an impressive number of Asian institutions in the Top 50.
Otsuka Pharma To Acquire Astex Pharma For US$866m
Otsuka Pharma has acquired Astex Pharma via an all-cash tender offer of US$866 million.
Pacific Flights Create Most Amount Of Ozone
The amount of ozone created from aircraft pollution is highest from flights leaving and entering Australia and New Zealand.
Want A Happy Retirement? Manage Your Free Time Better
How well retirees plan their free time is more important than the amount of free time on hand, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.
Gene Controlling Birth Of Neurons Discovered
Scientists in Singapore have discovered an unusual gene that controls the generation of neurons in the brain.
Kibo The Robot Says First Words In Outer Space [VIDEO]
"On August 21, 2013, a robot took one small step toward a brighter future for all." - Kirobo the Robot.
Cheaper Chinese Solar Panels Not From Low-Cost Labor, But Scaling Up
Comparison of photovoltaic manufacturing in the US and China shows that scale and supply-chain development, and not low-cost labor, is giving China the competitive advantage.
Community-Based Rehab Helped Asian Heart Disease Patients
A new study highlights the effectiveness of community-based cardiovascular prevention among Asian patients.