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An image of the Cryptotora thamicola or the blind cavefish in a cave in Thailand.
Scientists discover fish that walks like a four-legged land creature in a cave

The scientists at the New Jersey Institute of Technology have found a blind cave fish that can walk like a four-legged land creature in Thailand. It can walk and climb on waterfalls like a salamander.

Genomics pioneer J. Craig Venter speaks, after a screening of 'Cracking the Ocean Code,' at the American Museum of Natural History on March 12, 2006 in New York City.
Newest synthetic cell has smallest genetic code

A team of scientists has created a new synthetic cell which has the smallest genetic code in the world. It was created to understand the “minimal basis of life.”

International passenger flight Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared in March 8, 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, to Beijing Capital International Airport in China.
Authorities confirm Mozambique debris to be from MH370; latest find sparks hope of discovering ill-fated Malaysian Airlines flight

The Australian government is confident that debris found in the South of Mozambique is from the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. The government's recent confirmation has sparked hope that the remains of the ill-fated flight can be recovered.

The center will train up to 2,000 nuclear security personnel every year.
US and China Create Largest Nuclear Security Center in Asia-Pacific

The State Nuclear Security Technology Center has the most up-to-date training, testing and analysis, simulation, and nuclear material storage facilities.

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Volunteers include government staff, students and white-collar workers.
China Sees Progress with Fighting Online Terrorism

The China Internet Illegal Information Reporting Center has made significant development in the past year in reducing illegal and improper content online, an official of the center said.

China experiences huge economic losses per year due to disasters.
China Updates Disaster Relief Plan for Second Time

The new disaster relief plan tweaked rescue mission operations and responsibilities of the National Committee for Disaster Reduction.

An antique store is seen in Sheung Wan District in Hong Kong on March 20, 2016.
Over 450 Arrested as Shanghai Tackles Antique Scam Gangs

Shanghai police are investigating 26 criminal gangs involved in antique scams as part of a citywide crackdown, city officials told Shanghai Daily on Thursday.

Shopping online comes with the risk of goods getting lost while on the way.
More Consumers Complained About Shopping Online in 2015

A total of 1,059 complaints involving the purchase of goods online were made in 2015, according to a statement by the Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission on Wednesday. In comparison, 2014 only saw fewer than 250 complaints.

China wants to elevate Nepal diplomatic status to serve as bridge between China and India, President Xi Jinping told Nepal PM Oli during his recent visit in Beijing.
China to Raise Nepal’s Diplomatic Status as Bridge Between China and India

President Xi Jinping has hinted on China’s desire to raise the diplomatic status of Nepal and treat it as a bridge between China and India, the Times of India reported.

City council officials seal up Nga Tsin Wai Village for demolition as part of a city re-urbanization plan in Wong Tai Sin District in Hong Kong on Jan. 26, 2016.
China to Limit Use of Foreign Place Names to Preserve Heritage

China’s civil affairs ministry is seeking to cut back the use of foreign names for roads, bridges and residential compounds in an attempt to preserve the country’s cultural heritage.

A young boy sickened during a vaccine accident undergoes treatment at a local hospital in Sixian County of Anhui Province, East China, on June 28, 2005.
Over 130 People Arrested in China Vaccine Scandal

Chinese police have arrested more than 130 people for suspected involvement in a growing vaccine scandal that has made headlines in China in recent days and raised questions over vaccine safety in the country.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.
NASA news: NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars by end of 2030; Mars colony viable?

NASA said that it hopes to set a Mars Outpost by the end of 2030, which will serve as an accommodative hub for astronauts on temporary basis. The first NASA astronauts to visit the red planet will be focused on establishing a research-and-operations base and not a colony.

Part of the fine selection of wines in the Ritz cellar which includes a supply of the best French vintages.
French wine will ruin soon due to global warming; Researchers suggest drinking it all now

French wine might get ruined soon due to the climate change the world is experiencing right now. Researchers have suggested drinking all of it now before it gets spoiled.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi attends a press conference during the Fourth Session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on March 8, 2016.
US Open to Talks with China About THAAD Deployment Plans

The United States said it is open to having a dialog with China to address its concerns about the planned Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile deployment in South Korea.

A biologist works on putting blood on iron plates to feed the females of the nursery that produces genetically modified mosquitoes on February 11, 2016 in Campinas, Brazil.
Warmer weather may help Zika virus spread to 50 U.S. cities: Scientists

Scientists have warned that with the temperatures soaring, 50 cities in the United States are vulnerable to Zika virus spread this year.

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