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Helping Rice And Tomato Plants Take The Heat

The receptor-like kinase ERECTA could help improve the heat resistance of key commercial crops such as rice and tomatoes.

A Symmetrical Solution For Better Batteries

Scientists have designed a symmetrical sodium battery that has a high voltage and long lifespan, advancing the storage of green energy sources.

7 Must-Read Stories In August 2015

In our August 2015 roundup, read all about the latest in CRISPR and cell reprogramming, parasitic wasps and how to found a medical school.

High Salt Diet Aggravates Immune Responses

Study says that a high salt diet activates immune cells known as macrophages, possibly causing type 2 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Life Goes On For Queenless Bees

What happens when queenless bees have to forage for food and produce new bees at the same time? Researchers find that they adapt and change with their environment.

Yao Yihong Appointed CBMG CSO

Dr. Yao Yihong has been appointed as CBMG's chief scientific officer to lead research programs in immuno-oncology and autoimmune/inflammatory diseases.

Tourist Swarms Raise The Temperature

During the peak tourist season, temperatures in Sanya City can be 0.4-0.7 °C higher than normal, study says.

International Research On Barren Soil Bears Fruit

A Chinese-Australian collaboration has yielded insights on the main drivers of soil acidification, a major cause of low cropland productivity.

MiRNA Biomarkers Help Catch Lung Cancer Early

A cross-country clinical study has identified a panel of five miRNA biomarkers which could be useful for the early diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer.