Science

Woman Researcher Says She Had Sex With a Dolphin Many Times

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 12, 2014 08:23 AM EDT

Her experiment to communicate with dolphins led to another form of "communication." read more

Study Finds New Drug That May Be Effective Against Cancer

Christl Leong   | Jun 12, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

A new pill may be effective against fighting off all cancers and preventing them from coming back, a new study finds. read more

Fishy Fossil Shows Evolutionary Link Between Humans and ... Jaws?

Katie Collom   | Jun 12, 2014 03:17 AM EDT

A recent study of a 505-million-year-old fossil shows that modern animals with bony skeletons evolved from the two-inch fish. read more

Study Says Rodents Do Regret

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 09, 2014 01:32 PM EDT

A study showed that rats feel regret like humans do over food choices they made. read more

Hong Kong's Plan to Limit Number of Chinese Tourists to Cost US$3.2 Billion

Marcel Woo   | Jun 04, 2014 02:19 AM EDT

Hong Kong's plan to limit the number of tourists from mainland China is expected to hurt retailers in the city, with experts estimating that the proposal could cut US$3.2 billion in retail sales. read more

Alarming Number of Pilots Have Resigned from Hong Kong Airlines in Last Six Months

Katie Collom   | Jun 04, 2014 03:23 AM EDT

In the last six months, Hong Kong Airlines has seen over 35 pilots resign, leaving the airline with only 250 pilots to fly its 22 aircraft read more

Accor Eyes Up To 35 Hotels in China's Tourist Spots

Marcel Woo   | Jun 01, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

French hotel group Accor SA announced that a third of its planned 100 hotels in China will be built in the country's tourist destinations to capitalize on the growing leisure travelers and to escape depressed room tariffs in cities due to oversupply. read more

Terror-hit Xinjiang To Offer US$80 Cash Subsidy to Tourists

Marcel Woo   | May 29, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

In a bid to revive its tourism industry following the recent violent terror attacks, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has announced plans to offer 500 yuan (about US $80) to every tourist who will visit the region. read more

Xinjiang Tourism Officials Offer Cash Incentives For Tourists

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | May 29, 2014 03:40 AM EDT

Officials of China's western region have announced cash incentives for tourists who would spend their holidays there despite the deadly terror attacks that have plagued Xinjiang in recent months. read more

Latest High-Speed Ferry Connects Taiwan and China, Increases Cultural Experience

Lemuel Cacho   | May 28, 2014 01:39 PM EDT

Taiwan recently launched a high-speed ferry that seeks to improve express logistics and tourism between Taiwan and China. read more

Canada to Allow Plane Passengers to Use Electronic Devices from Takeoff to Landing

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 27, 2014 01:08 AM EDT

When will Asian countries follow the example of Canada, the US and the EU? read more

First Chinese Commercial Plane Soon to Fly

Staff Reporter   | May 22, 2014 09:42 PM EDT

The C919, China’s first large commercial passenger jet is set to go on its maiden flight next year, while orders for the new jet will be delivered in 2018, according to Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (Comac). read more

Hainan Airlines Flight Cancelled Due To Bird Strike

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | May 20, 2014 04:26 PM EDT

The Hainan Airlines flight from Taiyuan has incurred a delay in schedule after the plane experienced a bird strike on May 19. read more

China to Issue Smart Cards for Commuters to Hong Kong and Macau

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2014 01:49 AM EDT

Smart cards will be tested in Guangdong read more

Taiwan's Travel Advisory In Vietnam Widened

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | May 18, 2014 09:39 AM EDT

Taiwan has issued yellow travel alert and urged nationals in Vietnam to pay attention to their safety following anti-China protests held in the country. read more

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