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Two Sides Of The Same Plant: Mismatched Responses To Warming

Climate warming induces different responses in plant growth patterns above and below ground, potentially disrupting ecosystem stability.

Traditional Tibetan Medicine Laden With Mercury

High levels of toxic methylmercury are found in traditional Tibetan medicine, say Chinese scientists.

Mapping Urban Infrastructure In 3D

Scientists are developing a software that uses information from laser scanner survey technologies and photography to construct 3D virtual models of infrastructure.

Microplastic Waste Found In Sea Salt

Microplastics, which could potentially cause cell damage, have been found in sea salt available in Chinese supermarkets.

Gold Nanoshells Help Deliver Cancer Drugs

Gold nanoshells capable of delivering drugs specifically to cancer cells have been created by researchers in China.

Honesty ‘Feels Better’ Than Dishonesty

Lying may take more skill but researchers say a reward for telling the truth feels better than one for dishonesty.

Bats Confirmed As Source Of SARS

Scientists have isolated a very close relative of the SARS coronavirus from bats in China, confirming them as the origin of the pandemic.