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Corals Are Retreating From Equator, Study
Marine scientists warn that corals could retreat from equatorial seas and oceans as the Earth continues to warm.
Up To Two Thirds Of Marine Species Remain Unknown
Up to two thirds of all marine species living in our oceans are unknown to science, says an international consortium of scientists.
Global Debate Grows Over Arsenic Levels In Rice
Following alarming reports about the discovery of high arsenic levels in rice sold in the US market, experts have reassured consumers that rice is safe to eat.
The Asian Flush Syndrome: Red-Faced Over Governmental Inaction
Those who experience the Asian Flush syndrome are at a greater risk of developing esophageal cancer, writes David Tan, and governments across Asia need to educate people about this.
Two New Owl Species Discovered In The Philippines
Two new species of owls have been discovered in the Philippines by Michigan State University researcher, Pam Rasmussen.
Rice Prices Forecast To Drop, One Year After Thai PM Pledge
Almost one year after Thailand’s government promised farmers a fixed price for their rice harvests, experts are now forecasting a global price drop.
Rice Gene Discovery Linked To Larger Roots
A team of scientists in the Philippines has discovered a rice gene that increases plant root growth and phosphorus uptake in nutrient-poor soil.
Submarine Rice Offer Hope Amidst Philippine Floods
Amidst horrendous flooding in major rice-growing areas in the Philippines, researchers have unveiled a new rice variety that can survive around two weeks of being under water.
‘Banking’ Breast Milk In The Philippines
The Philippine government's state-run breast milk bank is intensifying collection efforts to boost breastfeeding among the poor and help women return to work after giving birth.
