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Would You Trust A Robot With Your Mind?
AI-based technologies are increasingly being used to address mental health problems. But what are the risks involved?
Traditional Tibetan Medicine Laden With Mercury
High levels of toxic methylmercury are found in traditional Tibetan medicine, say Chinese scientists.
China And Thailand Partner Up For Fusion Power Research
China donates its HT-6M tokamak to Thailand, fuelling China-Thai cooperation on fusion power research.
The Buzz Over Queen Bee Learning And Memory
Chinese scientists have demonstrated that epigenetics contributes to superior learning capacities in queen bees.
‘Raincoat’ For Potatoes Keeps Them Fresh For Longer
Chinese scientists have developed a cheap and eco-friendly way to prolong the shelf life of potatoes.
Dietary Fat, Not Sugar Or Protein, Causes Weight Gain
A large-scale dietary trial in mice shows that fat, not protein or carbohydrate, was responsible for causing obesity.
CNIC And China UniCom To Build 5G Technology Joint Lab
The joint laboratory will perform research on edge computing, network slicing, the Internet of Things and industrial Internet, among other 5G-related technologies.
Saving The Pandas Is Worth Every Cent
Protecting giant pandas generates benefits that amount to 10-27 times the cost of conservation efforts, scientists say.
Another Detail Jurassic Park Got Wrong: Dinosaur Tongues
According to research by scientists in China and the US, the ferocious T-rex might not have been able to stick out its tongue.
