Science

China Encourages Employers to Conduct Routine Assessment for Pneumoconiosis

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 22, 2016 06:42 AM EST

Chinese health officials have cautioned companies in pneumoconiosis-prone fields to continuously assess their employees and make sure proper treatment is sought when the disease is diagnosed. A report released in December showed that there were nearly 27,000 new cases in 2014, that is 16-fold higher compared with the previous years. read more

China Finds World's Largest Canyon Below Antarctic

Nicky West   | Jan 21, 2016 12:12 PM EST

Researchers taking part in the 32nd scientific expedition to the Antartic have confirmed the discovery of a 1,000 kilometer long canyon beneath the Antarctic. read more

New Chinese Science Awards Emulates Nobel Prize

Nicky West   | Jan 20, 2016 02:11 PM EST

A new science award has been announced by a group of elite Chinese scientists and business leaders on Sunday. The award is said to be based on the most coveted science award, The Nobel Prize. read more

2-Day-Old Baby is China's Youngest Organ Donor

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 18, 2016 02:41 PM EST

A 2-day-old baby born in Hunan Province has become China's youngest organ donor after the infant's kidneys was successfully transplanted to a dying girl suffering from chronic renal failure. read more

Chinese Scientists Make Progress Againt Ebola Virus

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 18, 2016 12:11 PM EST

Chinese scientists have made some progress in discovering a breakthrough against the deadly Ebola virus following the outbreak in West Africa in March 2014. read more

China Launches Long March-3B Carrying Belarusian Telecom Satellite

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 16, 2016 09:15 AM EST

China has launched its Belarusian telecom satellite on Saturday at 12:57 AM (Beijing Time) from its satellite launch center at Xichang, China. read more

China to Land Probe on Dark Side of the Moon in 2018

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 15, 2016 12:54 PM EST

China is set to make another major leap in space exploration following an announcement that the country will land its first ever probe on the dark side of the moon in 2018. China's State of Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense revealed on Thursday the country will send the Chang'e-4 probe to the moon in two years. read more

China Steps-up Game in Dark Matter Search

Mia Ren   | Jan 24, 2016 07:22 AM EST

China's space craft for dark matter probe is undergoing calibrations to send back more accurate and higher quality data. read more

H7N9 Virus Claims First Victim in China

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 13, 2016 01:13 PM EST

Local health authorities on Tuesday confirmed the death of a patient infected with the H7N9 virus in Zhejiang Province, China. The death was reported on Jan. 8 at the Keqiao District in Shaoxing City. Authorities did not specify other details regarding the patient. read more

Scientists Say White Skin May be Result of Genetic Mutation

Eva Etha Marie Monares   | Jan 13, 2016 12:52 PM EST

A recent international study headed by Chinese scientists has revealed that the preference of people from China for white-colored (or pale) complexion may originate from a "defective" genotype. read more

Mother Diagnosed With H5N6 Bird Flu Gives Birth to Healthy Baby in China

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 12, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Local hospital officials have confirmed that a mother infected with the H5N6 bird flu virus has given birth to a health baby in Zhaoqing city, Guangdong Province. She reportedly delivered the baby via cesarean section. read more

China Continues to Monitors Radiation Levels Following North Korea's Nucler Test

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 11, 2016 03:32 PM EST

Over 500 people have reportedly been tasked by the Chinese government to continuously monitor radiation levels along the country's border following North Korea's announcement that it has launched its fourth nuclear test. So far, personnel have not recorded abnormal radiation levels. read more

China's Guangdong Province Confirms Third Human Case of H5N6 Virus

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 08, 2016 01:27 PM EST

Local health authorities confirmed the third human case of H5N6 avian flu virus in Guangdong province on Thursday. read more

TCM Treatment Helps 12,000 HIV/AIDS Patients in Yunnan

Mars Woo   | Jan 05, 2016 08:20 PM EST

About 12,800 people afflicted with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), or the so-called people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), in Yunnan have been receiving traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment since 2005. read more

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