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China’s New Approach To Renewable Energy

Chinese companies are using innovative business models to deliver renewable energy technology, writes Eric Knight.

Giant Trees Are Dying, Experts Say

The largest living organisms on the planet, the big, old trees that harbor and sustain countless birds and other wildlife, are dying.

Mekong Dam May Cause Food Security Threat, Study

The planned hydropowered dams on the Mekong River could jeopardize food security for 60 million people, according to a study.

OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities

Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.

Sea Urchin’s Spiny Strength Linked To Calcite Crystals

Australian engineers have modeled the microscopic mechanics of a sea urchin’s spine, gaining insight into how these creatures withstand impacts in their aquatic environment.

Asia’s First Toilet Discovered In Southern Vietnam

Researchers have discovered what may be the earliest toilet in Southeast Asia, giving clues as to how the region evolved from a traditional hunter gatherer society to a farming community.

Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt Observes The Transit Of Venus

Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Brian Schmidt discusses the significance of the transit of Venus, an event which happens only once or twice in one's lifetime.

Nearly 90% Of Asian Kids Suffer From Myopia, Study

Myopia now affects a starting 80-90 percent of school-leavers in major East Asian cities, such as those in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.

Optimism For The Future Keeps The Chinese Happy, Study

A survey of over 17,000 Chinese people has found that optimistic expectations are the key to making people happy with their lot in life.