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Where Do Medical Journalists Find Their Sources?

Direct contact with patients and doctors is favored over press releases from pharmaceutical companies, a survey of journalists reveals.

Blind Beetles Show Signs Of Sight

Blind subterranean beetles that nonetheless have opsin genes could tell us more about regressive evolution.

Largest Known Muntjac Deer Found In China

The newly discovered Euprox grandis has a skull twice the length of other muntjac deer.

Chinese Public Largely In Favor Of Tiger Trade Ban

Chinese citizens feel that tigers belong in the wild and are supportive of a ban on tiger trade, survey shows.

Innovent Raises US$100 Million

Supported by the latest round of funding, Innovent will open China's largest internationally certified biologics production facility.

Is Glass A True Solid?

New evidence using an information theory approach suggests that glass is a true solid.

Snails Use Insulin In Chemical Warfare Against Fish

Slow moving marine snails use insulin as a fast acting drug against the nervous system of their fish prey, scientists say.

CFDA Approves First Inactivated Sabin Vaccine

The locally produced vaccine will aid China's efforts in polio eradication.

The Creative Science Of Video Games

SMU Associate Professor Ted Tschang dissects the creative processes that drive the billion-dollar video games industry.