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Predicting The March Of COVID-19 From Mobile Phone Data
Using anonymized mobile phone data from nearly 11.5 million people, researchers could predict the spread of COVID-19 infections from Wuhan, China, up to two weeks in advance.
Wuhan Study: Coronavirus RNA Found In Air Droplets
A new study from Wuhan presents evidence for viral RNA in the air, but whether this material has the potential to infect was not assessed.
Searching For Ultralight Bosons With Gravitational Waves
Scientists have proposed a way to use gravitational waves to detect the existence and properties of ultralight bosons.
Levels Of Autism In China Similar To The West
A joint China-UK study has found that around one in a hundred Chinese has an autism spectrum condition, and that this prevalence is similar to that in Western countries.
How To Birth A Billion-Dollar Industry
Having seen non-invasive prenatal testing grow from an idea to an actual product, Professor Dennis Lo shares why he thinks Asia is the best place to be for his next venture: liquid biopsies for cancer.
How Cancer-Causing Viruses Evolved Alongside Humans
Genomic analyses reveal how cancer-causing human papillomaviruses evolved alongside our archaic ancestors.
Fiber Optics Pioneer Charles Kao Dies At 84 (In Memoriam)
Professor Charles Kao pioneered the development of optic fiber technology for which he was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Chinese Diets Contain Too Much Salt
According to an international study, 80 percent of the communities in China have a mean sodium intake greater than five grams per day.
A Robotic Brain Surgeon That Works Inside An MRI Machine
A research team in Hong Kong has designed a neurosurgical robotic system capable of performing bilateral stereotactic neurosurgery inside an MRI machine.
