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A drone being tested in Dongguan City in Guangdong.
Luoyang to Deploy Drones to Discourage Cheating During Gaokao

Exam supervisors in Luoyang have resorted to using drones in examination centers to curb cheating during the National Higher Education Entrance Examinations (Gaokao), according to a statement released in References News.

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Las Vegas Strip Club Recruiting High School Graduates Promises $1,000 a Night, Earns Mixed Reactions

A Las Vegas strip club recruits high school female graduates using "earn money for college" slogans. The flashy, intriguing ad posted just after high school graduation earned mixed reactions from citizens.

How many male highschool graduates will stand up against gender imbalance among primary and kindergarten staff?
Over 9 Million Chinese Students Take National College Entrance Exam

Over nine million Chinese high school students took the Gaokao, the country's national college entrance exam. The figure, 9.42 million, is slightly higher from last year's 9.39 million.

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Belt and Road Initiative Lists Hungary as Its First Participating European Country

Hungary has become the first European country to join the "Belt and Road" initiative. The agreement was signed during the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the country.

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Reporters and members of the media are heavily relied upon by local authorities to lead crackdown against cheaters.
Authorities Rely on Media to Bust Gaokao 2015 Cheaters

For the second consecutive year, authorities are relying on the power of media outlets to catch anyone who attempts to cheat his or her way through the National High Education Entrance Examination, often referred to as the "gaokao."

Last year, from September to August, prosecutors focused their efforts on expediting the progress of 1,800 cases that have laid dormant for years due to lack of evidence.
Lawsuits Filed Increase by 29 Percent Following Chinese Courts’ Easing of Filing Procedure

The number of lawsuits filed before Chinese courts has increased by 29 percent. The increase in the figure follows the easing of filing procedure, which commenced earlier in May.

Lunarville, ESA's Planned Moon Village To Replace ISS
European Space Agency's Lunarville, Village On Moon, To Replace International Space Station

The European Space Agency is planning to set up a small village on moon to replace the International Space Station. The moon township, proposed by Professor Jan Woerner, the future head of the ESA, will be called Lunarville and is expected to complete by 2024, if enough funds are raised for the project.

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NASA Hubble Captures Supernova Explosion

Three supernovas were captured by NASA's space telescope, Hubble, the explosion occurred in the large Magellanic Cloud galaxy.The stars are said to be misguided from their path billion years ago in the far away galaxy.

Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei (at right) and Japanese counterpart, deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso (left) during the talks held in Beijing on June 6.
China, Japan Discuss Infrastructure Cooperation in Fifth Finance Dialogue in Beijing

China and Japan held their Fifth China-Japan Finance Dialogue in Beijing to discuss issues such as infrastructure cooperation in Asia and challenges in the global economy, according to a joint statement released on June 6 after the meeting.

Relatives of the victims of the capsized ship Eastern Star mourn at the bank of the Jianli section of the Yangtze River, central China's Hubei Province, June 7, 2015.
Families, Officials, Rescuers Grieve for 431 Victims of Eastern Star Accident

As families of those who perished in the Eastern Star disaster grieve in their own ways, rescuers bow their heads in silence to honor the lives the Yangtze River claimed. For three minutes, ships sounded their horns in remembrance on June 7, Sunday, the seventh day since the disaster.

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Moto X (2015): Codename Calisto For Moto X (3rd Gen.) With Snapdragon 810, Android 5.1.1, Release Date And Rumors

Moto X (3rd Gen.) also known as Moto X (2015) might be codenamed Calisto. Also, Motorola’s new phone is expected to come with Snapdragon 810.

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Cornell Website Uses Image Recognition Algorithm To ID Bird Species

Cornell University's new website features its artificial intelligence (AI) software that can identify bird species in the United States and Canada. The image recognition algorithm works by searching its huge database of bird photography after users click body parts of the feathered animal, and input key data.

Nanoscale thermometers can now measure accurately the temperature variations in cells.
Most Accurate 'Quantum Thermometer' Can Measure Temperature of Cells

Scientists have devised the most accurate nanoscale thermometer than can even measure the temperature of biological cells.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte
Prince George Holds Princess Charlotte, Kisses Her On Forehead

The British Royal Family's residence Kensington Palace has taken to Instagram and Twitter to share the first official photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte together, which were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middle in May.

After a series of glitches, LightSail is ready to unfurl its sail on Sunday, June 7.
LightSail Back Online: After Glitches, Now Ready to Finally Unfold Sail

A small spacecraft called LightSail that uses sunlight to power its sails is now ready to unfurl its sail after a series of technical problems.

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