Findings of China’s first autumn Antarctic expedition released
The findings underscore the profound impact of intense deep convection activities driven by strong ice formation processes in the polynya, an area of unfrozen sea within a large…
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China unveils first deep-sea testing site
The testing site, located about 200 kilometers southeast of Sanya in Hainan, sits at water depths between 1,300 and 1,500 meters across 400 square km.
Immune differences among Asians as striking as between men and women: study
The landmark initiative comprehensively mapped out immune cells from five Asian countries, including Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Japan, and India. which could potentially lead to…
DNA reveals prehistoric matrilineal community in East China
On Thursday in Jinan, scholars unveiled their findings on a two-clan matrilineal community at the Fujia archaeological site in Shandong's Guangrao county, dating back to between…
While Singapore corals thrive in murky waters, mud from land can threaten their survival: Study
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) found that it is mud from land – be it from reclamation or intense rainfall – that could smother corals and later impede…
Nepal performs first sex change surgery
The Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital team performed the surgery on a 25-year-old transgender woman from Janakpur, with help from an American doctor.
Brain-dead organ donors hit record high in Japan in 2024
Of about 900 medical institutions nationwide capable of organ donation, however, only about one-third have actual experience.
Implants could help treat eye condition which causes vision loss
Also known as a port delivery system, the implant is inserted into the eye via a simple procedure and requires just two refills a year.
Integrative medicine key to increased cancer survival in China
Data released by the association shows that the five-year survival rate of cancer patients in China rose from 33.3 percent around a decade ago to 43.7 percent at the end of 2023.
AI system for faster detection of coronary artery disease to be trialled at 3 Singapore hospitals
Coronary artery disease is responsible for almost a third of the cardiovascular-related deaths in Singapore.