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Oldest Fossil Forest In Asia Discovered In China
Excavators carrying out works at a quarry in China's Anhui province serendipitously uncovered the oldest fossil forest in Asia.
IEEE Bans Huawei-Affiliated Academics From Its Peer Review Process
Huawei-affiliated scientists have been banned from contributing editorially on some 200 IEEE journals, but will still be able to participate in IEEE meetings and conferences.
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.
Cleaner Power Sources Could Save 26 Million Years Of Life
Eliminating emissions by switching to cleaner power sources could add years to people’s lives in China and India, according to a study by scientists in the US.
Antibiotic Resistance Genes Traveling On The Wind
The air in Beijing carries the greatest diversity of antibiotic resistance genes, while San Francisco has the highest levels of airborne antibiotic resistance genes, say researchers.
Traditional Tibetan Medicine Laden With Mercury
High levels of toxic methylmercury are found in traditional Tibetan medicine, say Chinese scientists.
How Nutmegs May Protect The Liver
A research group in China has demonstrated that a compound in nutmegs—myrislignan—promotes liver health in mice.
COPD Afflicts 100 Million People In China
The largest study of COPD across age groups in China finds that most don’t know they have the chronic lung disease.
Tuberculosis Poorly Managed In Rural China
Scientists in China and the US have discovered that tuberculosis management in rural China lags behind the national and international standards.
