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All smiles for young Taiwanese chef Hsing Lun-yi, who will start working for the French president in July.
Young Taiwanese Pastry Chef to Start Working at the Elysee Palace in July

Hsing Lun-yi, a 29-year-old pastry chef from Taiwan, has received an offer to work at the Elysee Palace in Paris, following his month-and-a-half-long internship in France, reported United Daily News on Sunday.

Combining microfabrication techniques with modern tissue engineering, lung-on-a-chip offers a new in vitro approach to drug screening by mimicking the complicated mechanical and biochemical behaviors of a human lung.
Microchip That Mimics Human Organs Wins Design Award; May End Animal Testing

A unique microchip that can mimic many human body organs wins a design award where it could also put an end to animal testing.

President Xi iInping's upcoming state visit to the U.S. will be his first official visit to the state as president of China.
New Round of High-Level China-U.S. Talks Scheduled to Prepare for Xi's State Visit

In preparation for President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the United States of America, a new round of high-level talks between China and the U.S. are scheduled to figure out how to make the state visit a success.

Floods rip through the driest place on Earth
End Of The World Begins By 2050? Food, Water Shortage Will Trigger Steady Decline Of Humanity

The doomsday clock is ticking fast and will hit the 12 o’clock mark by 2050, triggering a chain of catastrophic events that could push humans to the brink of extinction. The entire system that we rely on to live will suffer a serious meltdown and the world will gradually slide into abyss – its inevitable end.

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Invasive species New Guinea flatworm devours snails and earthworms, disturbing local ecosystems.
New Invasive Species to Attack US: Notorious Flatworm Enters Florida

A new study reveals that one of the most deadly invasive species in the world called the New Guinea flatworm has already entered US territory.

Russia is about to sign the final contract that will provide China with 24 Su-35 fighters.
Russia to Sign Final Contract for Sale of Su-35 Fighters to China

The final contract for the sale of Su-35 fighters is set to be signed, as announced by Yuri Slyusar, chairman of Moscow-based United Aircraft Corp., at the Paris Air Show. The news was cited in an article for the Washington-based National Interest magazine by American defense analyst Zachary Keck.

Although the smog is only expected to last until Wednesday, Dec. 9, the heavy population has already brought adverse effects to northern China’s industry, transportation and over 300 million people.
China Developing Laser Radar Equipment to Help Cities Combat Pollution, Smog

A team of Chinese engineers have begun work to develop a laser radar equipment that can monitor and analyze air pollutants such as PM2.5. The product will go on sale next year to monitor air pollution, the China Daily reported.

A color image made with B, R, and i-band images from the Subaru Telescope. A small region of 6 x 6 arcmin is cut out from large Coma Cluster images.
Astronomers Reveal Over 800 'Dark Galaxies' Inside Coma Cluster

During observations from the Subaru telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have detected more than 800 dim, dark galaxies filled with dark matter.

Indian pilgrims are now free to travel through the Nathu La Pass for their 12-day pilgrimage.
Chinese Government Reopens Historic Land Pass, a Sign of Warmer Sino-Indian Ties

Ties between India and China seem to be warming up according to analysts, as the Chinese government recently reopened a historic passageway located in the Sino-Indian border area. The Nathu La Pass, located high up in the Himalayas, was reopened on Monday, June 22.

Robot cockroaches with a smooth round shell traverse easily through obstacles.
[VIDEO] Bizarre Robot Cockroach Scurry Around Obstacles

Scientists have designed a small robot cockroach that can fit inside small and tight crevices when it comes to disaster situations.

Minke Whale
Japan to Resume Whale Hunting in the Antarctic

Japan reportedly plans to resume its whale hunting in the Antarctic region in the winter season later this year despite the order of International Whaling Commission (IWC) to stop the whaling activities.

Northern lights seen over Mount Washington Observatory due to a solar flare that began last June 22.
Brilliant Aurora Borealis Happening Right Now From Intense Solar Storm

The sun recently ejected a powerful solar flare that hit the planet last June 22, sending northern lights all over the globe that will last until June 25.

Of the 1,400 dogs rescued from the clutches of the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival, only 400 dogs remain at the shelter.
One Order of Dog Meat Coming Right Up!

The annual Lychee and Dog Meat Festival, aka Yulin Dog Meat Festival, has started on June 22 with an estimated 10,000 dogs to be butchered. All protests and petitions to stop it apparently turned out to be unsuccessful.

In the guideline, the Chinese government promises to support those who wish to return to their rural hometowns.
New Guideline Released to Help Boost Mass Entrepreneurship in China's Rural Areas

In order to support Chinese countrymen who wish to set up shop in rural areas, the State Council has released a guideline outlining the different aids the Chinese government will give to army veterans, migrant works as well as college graduates.

China is expected to receive remittances from overseas Chinese worth $66 billion, according to the World Bank.
China Could Receive $66 Billion Worth of Remittances from Overseas Chinese This Year: World Bank

According to World Bank projections, China could receive as much as $66 billion worth of remittances from Chinese nationals abroad. The figure is thrice the 2005 statistic, which tallied up to $23.62 billion.

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