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Adapting Influenza For Vaccine Mass Production

The ability to grow influenza in cell culture rather than chicken eggs paves the way for mass production of the vaccine.

Chinese Blister Beetle Named After Marco Polo

The newly identified Hycleus marcipoli beetle has been named in honor of the Chinese-Italian collaboration that discovered it.

Future Batteries: Lithium-Sulfur with a Graphene Wrapper

Scientists have used a graphene wrapper to improve the efficiency and stability of lithium-sulphur batteries.

Gene Regulating Arsenic Uptake Identified

The discovery of a gene which confers arsenic resistance could be used to engineer or breed safer food crops.

Short-Necked Dinosaur Discovered In China

The new short-necked Hupehsuchia specimen was found with broken digits, possibly the result of a predator attack.

Coating To Improve MOF Stability

A simple method to make metallic organic frameworks moisture-stable paves the way for future applications.

UK & China Partner On Sustainable Infrastructure

China and the UK have committed US$4.68 million to joint research projects on sustainable infrastructure.

How Viruses Hijack Plants To Attract Pests

Begomoviruses can hijack host plant signalling pathways to attract more insect vectors, study says.

Can Conservation Genomics Bring Birds Back From The Brink?

The genetic profile of the almost-extinct Crested Ibis could aid conservation efforts for other species.