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Fish Food Harbors Antibiotic Resistant Genes

The millions of tons of fish food that sink to the ocean floor are a reservoir of antibiotic resistant genes, scientists in China find.

Superhydrophobic Paint For Self-Cleaning Surfaces

A paint that strongly repels water and yet remains mechanically strong could be used to create the next generation of self-cleaning surfaces.

Challenges Ahead For China’s Research Funding Landscape

Although the greater transparency on China's R&D spending is welcome, the figures reveal a shortfall in applied research funding.

Lasers Spot Toxic ‘Gutter Oil’

A technique employing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy can rapidly identify harmful re-used oil known in China as "gutter oil".

The Jury Is In: Scientists Are Officially Workaholics

Scientists are officially workaholics, according to a new study, but workaholism comes in different flavors depending on the country.

Chinese-Style Meditation Linked To Brain Changes

Scientists report that practising Chinese mindfulness meditation regularly for a month may lead to positive behavioral changes and structural changes in the brain.