China starts precision medicine research
The research programme also covers diabetes and cancers.
Jan 10, 2016, 09:13 AM IST
New evidence of wild Siberian tigers found in China
Siberian tigers are among the world's most endangered species. They mostly live in northeast China and eastern Russia.
Jan 05, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
Scientists develop material for super-powered battery
The new material will enable electric vehicles travel 35 km after charging for just seven seconds, said the research team from the institute.
Dec 20, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Gene mutation linked to muscle damage, heart problems
This condition leads to progressive weakening and damage of skeletal muscle, making movement and coordination difficult.
Dec 15, 2015, 11:26 AM IST
Singapore bans gutka, khaini and more
In June, the ministry announced that the ban on emerging tobacco products would be implemented in two phases.
Dec 14, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
China's first regional jet delivered
The plane is China's first regional jet to be manufactured according to international standards.
Nov 29, 2015, 16:32 PM IST
China meets pollution reduction targets ahead of schedule
Emissions of ammonia nitrogen and nitrogen oxide had also declined by 9.8 and 8.6 percent.
Nov 29, 2015, 13:38 PM IST
Germany's benchmark DAX index rebounds
Investors turned more optimistic, according to local analysts.
Nov 26, 2015, 07:36 AM IST
Austria to resume rail services to Germany
The OeBB said passengers must bring necessary documents in order to be granted passage on the trains as they then travel onward into Germany, with checks conducted on the train platforms themselves.
Nov 26, 2015, 06:07 AM IST
Spanish stock market closes higher
On Wednesday session Inditex shares led rises climbing 2.71 percent, followed by Gamesa, Enagas, Gas Natural, Grifols and Abertis A that rose 2.52 percent, 2.49 percent, 2.10 percent, 1.81 percent and 1.53 percent respectively
Nov 26, 2015, 03:58 AM IST
Tunisia closes borders with Libya for 15 days
The council also decided to block web sites linked to terror groups.
Nov 26, 2015, 03:55 AM IST
US stocks fluctuate amid upbeat data
This increase followed a 0.8-percent September decrease.
Nov 26, 2015, 03:53 AM IST
Chinese yuan weakens
In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
Nov 24, 2015, 07:51 AM IST
US dollar hits eight-month high
The US dollar bought 122.81 Japanese yen, lower than 122.88 yen of the previous session.
Nov 24, 2015, 04:52 AM IST
Toll rises to 104 in Myanmar landslide
Many are still missing and search and rescue operations are underway to clear the soil.
Nov 23, 2015, 07:48 AM IST
Ancient elephant skull found in China
The latest discovery indicates the origin of the species may be in Yunnan and surrounding areas.
Nov 07, 2015, 20:37 PM IST
Endangered monkeys doing well in China
Located in the northwestern mountains in Hubei, Shennongjia boasts rich natural forests and many animal species.
Nov 07, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
Chinese students develop highly efficient battery using sugar
Through the electricity generation platform they designed, the final output reached over 520 mV and lasted over 80 hours.
Nov 01, 2015, 16:14 PM IST
China's satellites to enter uncharted territory
It will have the widest observation spectrum and highest energy resolution of any dark-matter probe in the world.
Nov 01, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Taiwan reports more dengue cases
The outbreak has been the worst in years though the island is hit by the disease frequently.
Oct 24, 2015, 19:19 PM IST
