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China Most Attractive Market For Clean Energy

China received the most investment for renewable energies in 2013, while Japan's renewable energy market grew the fastest.

Bayer Boosts Production Capacity In China

Bayer's US$139 million investment will make the Beijing site their largest pharmaceuticals packaging facility in China.

Eye Movement Speed Linked To Genes, Not Culture

New research into people of Chinese origin casts doubt on the theory that neurological behavior is a product of culture.

Closing The Gap Between Science And Business

Professor Merlin Crossley from the University of New South Wales talks about three developments that have nudged science and industry closer together.

Australia-China Mental Health Center Launched

The University of Melbourne-Peking University Center for Psychiatric Research and Training builds on existing collaborations between the two institutions and will also engage in postgraduate training.

IPCC Warns Of Greater Risk To Food & Water Security

The Fifth Assessment Report warns that climate change will threaten food and water security, especially for Asia.

Study Recommends Shift In Pneumonia Vaccination Strategy

Pneumococcal vaccination programs should focus on children with the poorest access to healthcare services, according to a study.

Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems

The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.

Obesity Could Cost You US$19,000 Per Child

Research suggests that childhood obesity leads to an additional US$19,000 in lifetime medical costs per child.