Singapore studying use of Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5
The announcement follows the US Food and Drug Administration’s authorisations for the two vaccines to include children as young as six months old.
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Chinese scientists solve issues in growing seedless lychee
More than 40 percent－and sometimes 90 percent－of the fruit is lost before harvest each year, greatly affecting the economic efficiency of the plantation.
Japan research group develops high-yield, salt-resistant rice strain
The research group is now considering collaborating with overseas researchers to speed adoption of the new salt-resistant gene in local rice strains.
Chinese scientists identify genes for more heat-tolerant rice
Field tests have shown that the new species is more heat tolerant and can withstand heat at 38 degrees Celsius without crop failure, while the output of normal species would be…
Mekong Delta eyes rapid development of renewable energy
Experts said that the region has much potential for renewables and opportunities to counter effects of climate change effects.
Oils to use during your weight loss journey
Oil is one of the major ingredients which plays an important role in weight gain as it contains lots of calories and fats.
‘Silent epidemic:’ Risk of fatty liver disease rising among Filipinos
On one side of the room, the gym owner's wife runs the town’s only café.
Highest observatory in world will give Tibet a better view of the galaxy
A major advantage of the location of the new observatory is that the air in Lhasa is clean, which allows clear views of orbiting objects and distant celestial bodies.
India’s biotech-economy has grown eight times in eight years: PM Modi
He noted that the demand for bio-products was increasing in India continuously and the biotech sector already had an exemplary track record in the country.
Inland aquaculture offers job hope to remote Japanese island
Because of its remote location, it has been difficult for the island to develop a fishing port to help develop a fishing industry. However, efforts are now underway to promote…