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Chinese culture at the crossroads

Recent archaeological discoveries from far-flung corners of China are forcing scientists to reconsider the origins of ancient Chinese civilization - and a new crop of young archaeologists are delving into the modern nation's ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Aug 20, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (8) | comments 5

Male crickets with bigger heads are better fighters, study reveals, echoing ancient Chinese text

Observing and betting on cricket fights has been part of Chinese cultural tradition since at least the Sung Dynasty (A.D. 960-1278). This ancient practice has resulted in quite a detailed list of characteristics ...

Biology /

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Google, Facebook remove content on India's order

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

How successful Chinese entrepreneurs really think

(PhysOrg.com) -- Can you really learn to be an entrepreneur? A new in-depth study offers fresh insights into how successful business players teach themselves to become better and better at making money.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Computer scientist cracks mysterious 'Copiale Cipher'

The manuscript seems straight out of fiction: a strange handwritten message in abstract symbols and Roman letters meticulously covering 105 yellowing pages, hidden in the depths of an academic archive.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (26) | comments 21 | with audio podcast

Help scientists record invasion of Chinese mitten crabs

Its name might sound cuddly but the Chinese mitten crab is one of the worlds worst invasive species and scientists need help recording sightings in the UK.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Revolutionary changes to the Botanical Code published in 16 journals and 5 languages

Important changes that will affect the publication of new names in algae, fungi, and plants accepted by the XVIII International Botanical Congress are detailed in a paper that is being published simultaneously or will be ...

Biology / Other

created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Medical prize honors discoverer of malarial drug

(AP) -- A scientist who discovered a powerful malaria drug and two others who illuminated how proteins fold within cells have won prestigious medical awards.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Language speed versus efficiency: Is faster better?

A recent study of the speech information rate of seven languages concludes that there is considerable variation in the speed at which languages are spoken, but much less variation in how efficiently languages communicate ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 5

'It works' -- face transplants now mainstream

(AP) -- They savor pizza and burgers, no longer frighten children, and many of them can walk the streets without people knowing they have someone else's cheeks, nose, lips and skin. People who have had face ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Aug 11, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Calif. pest trapper helps thwart citrus disease

(AP) -- On a bright July morning, Adam Marler punched locations into a GPS device and set off in his pickup truck from Fresno into the back roads and citrus orchards of California's Central Valley.

Biology / Ecology

created Jul 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

PrivateSky shields online exchanges from prying eyes

A free service launched on Wednesday called PrivateSky lets Internet users shield email, Facebook updates, and other online exchanges from hackers or other unwanted snoops.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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