University of Washington (UW) scientists have made science fiction a reality by developing a complex device that creates a "telepathic" brain-to-brain (B2B) connection through the Internet. Although the mind link took hours to produce what would usually take a few minutes in spoken words, the breakthrough in cognitive science could one day allow people with brain damage to communicate non-verbally without using words or sign language.
As the number of Chinese tourists grows, overseas embassies in various countries have issued reminders for these travelers to be respectful of local laws, regulations and customs, especially as the National Day approaches.
A British teen who developed a condition of hepatitis after consuming Chinese herbal green tea she purchased online has sworn off quick fix weight-loss remedies.
Medical researchers used a new health tracker app to monitor Americans' eating habits, and learned that they eat nearly all day rather than three square meals. The constant snacking and empty calories explain the sky-high number of people in the United States who suffer from weight-related health conditions and diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders.
A 16-year-old girl born in Yemen developed acute hepatitis after drinking Chinese green tea, which she bought online. Aside from this, she had not recent travel history and she had not taken any medications, according to a new study.
Researchers at from the University of California have developed a robotic baby to test a scientific hypothesis that infants can and do use manipulations to non-verbally command their mothers to smile. The scientists used data from an initial study to program a mechanical young child to smile like real babies do, and discovered that the latter were grinning to trick their moms into smiling back.
Doctors have reported that a girl who drank tea to lose weight acquired severe health conditions including hepatitis. After consuming herbal green tea bought online, she was prescribed antibiotics for side-effects such as nausea, and joint and stomach pain, after being diagnosed with urinary tract infection (UTI). However, the patient was later admitted to the hospital emergency room with worse symptoms, including the liver-affecting disease.
An exhibition in Taiwan opening at the end of the month will commemorate the 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare is a prolific playwright who has influenced generations of writers, including those in Taiwan.
Beverly Hills Police arrested on Wednesday Prince Majed Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia for forcing a female worker to perform oral sex on him. The royal was arrested at a rented $37-million mansion in a gated community in the Beverly Glen area.
The audiobook was only introduced to the Chinese market in the 1990s, but it has already gained a base of 130 million users in less than 20 years, with an estimated market sale exceeding 2 billion in the near future, according to a 2014 Nilson report.
The Ministry of Culture has launched a program to train younger people to become inheritors of intangible cultural heritage elements. It also talked about a database that links several libraries across the country.
Average consumption by shoppers from mainland China in their top 10 favorite overseas destinations is expected to surpass $1,569. These top destinations include New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong.
People who suffer from sleep apnea, a condition caused by narrowing airways, could use night mouth guards as an alternative treatment to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) breathing machines. It could be a useful tool as the untreated medical condition can increase the risk of hypertension, stroke, and even early death.
Japanese auction houses are breaking market shackles as more Chinese collectors purchase antiques and treasures from them. One of the most successful houses is the Chuo Auction Company.
A California man has walked a short distance in a bioengineering lab, five years after a motorcycle crash paralyzed him from the waist-down. He learned to walk again by participating in a univeristy experiment in which a computer algorithm translated brain waves into impulses that activated his legs, through bypassing the damaged spinal cord. It was the first-ever event of its kind that did not use robotics.
