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Switzerland licensed the world's first 'euthanasia box'
Swiss authorities have just approved the legality of a 3D printed closed box model for euthanasia and will be ready to be put into operation from next year.
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Archeology
Finding the remains of 'ghost humans' who once married Asian ancestors
Nearly 3,800 remains that actually belong to three Denisovans - a large but mysterious ghost human, lurking in the blood of many Asians - have been found in a cave in Si…
Life
Discovering a gene that doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Covid-19
Scientists from the University of Oxford, UK have discovered a gene called LZTF1, which doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Covid-19.
Archeology
Discovered the world's oldest 244 million-year-old bony fish fossil in China
Paleontologists found three of the oldest known bony fish specimens in the Guanling Formation in Yunnan province, China.
Scientific works
China builds Asia's largest astronomical observatory
China is building a world-class astronomical observatory, opening a new door to its space ambitions.
Science invention
Australia invents breakthrough method to kill mosquitoes
After 20 weeks of testing, the number of midges in these areas has decreased by more than 80%.
Animal world
Today's domesticated chickens have been domesticated from red pheasant in Southeast Asia
Chicken is the world's most popular animal, the largest source of animal protein for mankind.
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The Great Journey of the Huns: Leveling Central Asia, invading and capturing Rome in tribute
After being weakened and divided by the Han Dynasty, a part of the Huns decided to migrate to the west, opening a whole new history for this warlike nation.
Archeology
Unearthed 300,000-year-old elephant fossils
Archaeologists discovered the nearly intact fossil skeleton of a giant prehistoric elephant living in the New Territories.
Biology
Killer killer wasps to the USA - A beekeeper's nightmare
The fact that Asian giant wasps are found in the United States raises concerns that they may breed and kill native colonies.
Cancer
Detecting factors that make Asians more likely to die from two forms of cancer
Singapore scientists have discovered a MET gene, a genetic variation associated with a high risk of lung and head and neck cancers.
Animal world
The 'beast' mystery wanders around the world with other humans
Scientists discovered that ancient humans 2 million years ago shared a migration pattern with one of the world's most terrifying beasts.
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Why do many diseases originate in Asia and Africa?
Urbanization, poaching and animal markets all facilitate the transmission of the virus to humans.
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Scientists have shown how to shake the pan to roast rice as best as possible
This is not a research effort for curious curiosity, the data is applicable to manufacturing exoskeleton!
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What is special about the Apple New Year in Vietnam and other Asian countries?
Not only Vietnam but also some countries in Asia such as China, Japan and South Korea also have the custom of worshiping Mr. Cong and Mr. Apple.