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Cheaper Chinese Solar Panels Not From Low-Cost Labor, But Scaling Up
Comparison of photovoltaic manufacturing in the US and China shows that scale and supply-chain development, and not low-cost labor, is giving China the competitive advantage.
Chang’e-3 Will Finally Make Moon Landing
The Chang'e-3 mission, which is scheduled to be launched by the end of 2013, will see the lunar exploration orbiter’s first ever soft-landing on the moon.
Asian Consumers Still Very Traditional: Survey
A new study finds that traditional values continue to hold sway among Asia’s consumers, who value the family, believe in hard work, and are financially conservative.
17 Chinese Cities Join Smoke-Free Program
17 Chinese cities have benefited from a program launched by the Emory Global Health Institute – China Tobacco Control Partnership to curb tobacco use.
Super-Bright Nanocrystals For Diagnostic Testing
Researchers in Australia and China have used optical fibers to illuminate nanocrystals at three orders of magnitude over quantum dots.
Treating Diabetes May Help Chronic Schizophrenics
Researchers have discovered that the prevention and treatment of diabetes might help to reduce the cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Chinese Herb May Help In Healing Spinal Cord Injuries
Researchers have found that a Chinese herb known as Ji-Sui-Kang (JSK) improved spinal cord injury outcomes in rats.
Curry Ingredient Helped Design Cancer Drugs
Researchers have combined features from an anti-nausea drug with a common South Asian kitchen spice to create more potent cancer drugs.
Arsenic Risk In China’s Groundwater Mapped
Researchers have developed a new statistical model to estimate the risk of arsenic contamination in China's groundwater.
