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ChemChina’s Syngenta Acquisition Approved

China’s state-owned agrochemical company ChemChina has been cleared to acquire Syngenta, a Swiss agriculture research company.

Wanda Group Invests US$10 Billion In Chengdu Healthcare Park

In partnership with the Chengdu Municipal Government, Wanda Group will invest US$10 billion to establish a healthcare industry park in Chengdu, China.

An Easy Way To Make Self-Cleaning Paint

A modified nanoclay has helped researchers turn ordinary paint into water-repelling, self-cleaning paint.

Scientists Uncover New Antiviral Defense Mechanism In Rice

Chinese researchers have revealed a new antiviral mechanism in rice, a discovery that could boost control against viral epidemics and guarantee food security.

Lego Inspires The Design Of Modular Metamaterials

A modular approach to building metamaterials has enabled scientists to make cloaking materials in a simple way.

The Whens And Wheres Of Saiga Antelope Re-Population

Researchers recommend re-introducing the dangerously imperiled saiga into areas that were historically part of their territory.

CBMG Expands CAR-T And Stem Cell Facilities

Cellular Biomedicine Group has expanded its facility in Huishan High Tech Park to increase the company's capacity for CAR-T and stem cell products.

Plastic-Eating Fungi Found In Rubbish Heap

A strain of fungi researchers found in a rubbish heap can break down plastic as it grows.

China Ramps Up Plans To Put Man On The Moon

How soon will China be able to put a man on the moon? Give them about three years, says our Final Frontiers columnist.