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First China-India Climate Change Study Released

China and India, two of the top three carbon emitters in the world, have released a joint report on the practical measures that can be taken to address climate change.

China Halves TB Prevalence In Just Twenty Years

China has reduced tuberculosis prevalence by 50% over the past 20 years, five years ahead of the target set by a global partnership.

Five New Armored Spiders Discovered in China

Five new armored spiders have been discovered in the caves of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Drug-Resistant Bugs Surge During Pilgrimage Season

Scientists have detected a 20-fold increase in drug-resistant bacteria in South Asian waters during pilgrimage season.

Migration In China: Shifting Slightly But Still Going Strong

A study of migration patterns in China over 25 years shows that while labor intensive jobs have been successfully created in the interior, educated workers are still leaving for the coastal cities.

Viva Biotech And HQL Pharmaceuticals Form Alliance

The alliance will combine Viva Biotech's expertise in fragment and structure based drug discovery and HQL Pharmaceutical's computational technology.

Stop Peeing In Pools, Scientists Say

Not only is peeing in the swimming pool antisocial, it could also harm your health, according to a study.

iKang Launches US$150 Million IPO On NASDAQ

The initial public offering is expected to raise US$150 million for expansion through acquisitions and the building of new medical centers.

Deadly Diarrhea Caused By Wastewater Irrigation Of Crops

The use of wastewater to irrigate crops is exposing children in Asia to a high risk of rotavirus infection and other deadly disease, scientists say.