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India’s Neutrino Project Sparks Earthquake Worry
Scientists say that tunneling for India's neutrino lab - the biggest underground particle physics laboratory in the world - will not trigger quakes in the Western Ghats.
Fukushima Radiation Poses No Immediate Health Risks: UN Science Panel
Radiation exposure from the Fukushima nuclear accident is unlikely to result in future health problems, according to a new scientific report by the UN.
Australia-China Joint Water Research Center Launched In Beijing
A new joint research center between Australia and China will address water resources management issues faced by both countries.
ISRO Launches Ground Station For Navigation Network
The Indian Space Research Organization inaugurated this week a new ground station for its Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.
Million Dollar Shaw Prize Awarded To Six Scientists
Six distinguished scientists have received the million dollar 2013 Shaw Prize for their breakthroughs in scientific research.
China’s Bird Flu Crisis Has Been Contained: UN Director-General
The immediate threat from the H7N9 avian influenza virus is over, said WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan at the 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Japanese Retailer Unveils World’s Smallest Remote-Controlled Helicopter
The world's smallest infrared remote-control helicopter will debut in June by an online Japanese retailer.
Non-Profit Online Learning Initiative, edX, Expands To Asia
EdX, the not-for-profit online learning initiative founded at MIT and Harvard, has expanded to Asia with the addition of six Asian institutions.
India Develops First Indigenous Rotavirus Vaccine
The Government of India and Bharat Biotech have announced positive Phase III results from India's first indigenous, low-priced rotavirus vaccine.
