Kyoto firm puts genome-edited tiger puffer on the table
Genes in the fish that control appetite are knocked out by the genome-editing technology, boosting their appetite and the speed at which they gain weight
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Body donors teach would-be doctors lesson about life
Most donors are ordinary people from varied walks of life and their final wishes are simple but worthy of respect
Philippines retains ranking as 7th deadliest country for journalists in global index
Somalia remained the world’s worst country for unsolved killings, along with Syria, Iraq, Sudan and Afghanistan, based on the latest data.
Trees that served as dinosaur food found in Yunnan
More than 200 Cyathea trees, known as "living fossils", were found in deep mountains in Yunnan province.
Okinawa port clogged with pumice stones
The pumice stones are believed to have been ejected from the Fukutokuokanoba submarine volcano near the Ogasawara Islands, which erupted in August.
Trading scraps for groceries in Hanoi
Stalls that allow people to do so are present at several locations in the city.
Cambodia carves new village to accommodate growing population
The village, named “Prey Talonh Village”, is located in Bavel district.
Thais quite happy, survey shows
The mean gross happiness of Thais is 6.71 out of 10, which is the criterion of being "quite happy", a Super Poll survey showed.
Two Thai monks become social media stars
The duo's livestream mixes traditional Buddhism teachning with jokes and giggles.
Queenstown to be Singapore’s first health district with senior-friendly design, community programmes
The goal is to encourage purposeful longevity through opportunities for seniors to engage in paid work, volunteering activities and lifelong learning.