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Artist's concept of an exiled star exploding between the empty interstellar region of their host galaxy.
Hubble Captures Images of Three Stars Exiled in Deep Void of Universe

The Hubble Space Telescope recently revealed images of three stars exploded into supernovae that have been exiled from their host galaxies.

 Yaskawa Motoman MH-24 (L), Isao Machii (R)
Robot Samurai Uses Super Skills, Katana To Battle World-Class Japanese Swordsman

A robot samurai recently went toe-to-toe with Guinness World Record holder, Japanese swordsman Isao Machii. In the battle of man vs. machine, the super samurai robot used swordsman skills and a katana weapon against the traditional Japanese soldier, in an epic clash.

Georgia Aquarium beluga whale
Baby Beluga Dies Georgia Aquarium Days Before It Turns 1 Month Old

The baby beluga whale born at an aquarium in Atlanta, Ga., died just days before it becomes a month old. The birth of the female calf at the Georgia Aquarium on May 10 was considered a milestone for whales born in captivity.

The Chinese government says allegations that it orchestrated the recent security breach in U.S. government computer systems as groundless.
Beijing Says Claims of Federal Cyberattack by Washington 'Unscientific'

China on Friday dismissed U.S. accusations that the Chinese government is behind the breach of millions of U.S. federal employees' personal information online, saying such allegations are “irresponsible” and “unscientific.”

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A young inventor tinkers with a robot at a competition and robot exhibition in Tianjin.
China to Host World Robot Conference, Competition in November

China is set to host the World Robot Conference 2015, which will be held in Beijing from Nov. 23-25, 2015. The event aims to focus on collaborative innovation and the building of an intelligent society, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Two experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention do experiments at the virus lab of the Fuyang Disease Control Center in Fuyang, Anhui Province.
Chinese Scientists Done with Genome Sequencing of Imported MERS, No Variation Found

Chinese scientists have reportedly completed the genome sequencing of the first case of imported Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and found that the virus has no evidence of variation that would make it more contagious, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Visitors flock to the Hona Organic booth at the Biofach China trade fair in May 2015.
Organic Food Finds Footing in Growing Chinese Market

Organic food products are becoming a hot commodity in China, stoked by better health awareness among Chinese citizens and recent food safety scandals in the country.

In a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed the country’s “strong dissatisfaction” with the statement, stating that China is against it.
China Addresses UNDP, Calls for Stronger South-South Cooperation

Strengthened South-South cooperation--that’s what China is asking the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the recently concluded 2015 Annual Session of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Chinese envoy Wang Min, the country’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the U.N., spoke in behalf of the Chinese government.

Pluto
Pluto Moons Dancing Drunk? Nix, Hydra Rotate Chaotically: NASA Study

Two of Pluto's small moons, Nix and Hydra, are driven by the central "binary planet" comprising the planet and its large moon, Charon, causing them to rotate chaotically, a new NASA study revealed.

Pluto dwarf planet
NASA Simulator ‘Pluto Time’ Helps Earthlings View Dwarf Planet’s Noon Sunlight

A NASA simulator lets Earthlings experience noontime sunlight from the faraway dwarf planet Pluto, without leaving the comforts of home sweet home. The NASA project "Pluto Time" provides climate data about when to experience the most Pluto-like sunlight, based on users' location information.

Brazil rainforest
Brachycephalus: 0.4-Inch Frogs Discovered In Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest; Tiny Forgs Endemic To Cloud Forests

Researchers recently found the tiniest frogs in the world, measuring only 0.4 inches, in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. It is rare for the miniaturized frogs, which are part of the genus Brachycephalus, to exceed one centimeter as adults, according to the researchers.

Beijing and other key Chinese cities issued red alerts on air pollution in the past weeks.
Beijing to Implement 6th Stage Emission Regulation on Automobiles in 2016

Beijing is back to the forefront of reforming emission standards in China. In line with the policies being implemented by the Chinese government throughout the country, Beijing has announced that the capital will implement its 6th stage emission regulation on automobiles in 2016.

This artist's concept shows the test vehicle for NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD), designed to test landing technologies for future Mars missions.
NASA Postpones Flying Saucer Launch Today

After some delays due to unfavorable weather, NASA has decided to cancel its second test flight of its flying saucer that may one day bring humans to Mars.

Seven new species of miniature frogs were discovered in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest.
New Micro Frogs Discovered in Remote Mountaintops in Brazil

A new study reveals several species of miniature frogs endemic to the remote cloud rainforests in Brazil.

China's average ecological footprint per capita may reach 2.9 global hectares in 2029.
China to Set Expansion Boundaries in 14 Major Cities

The urban expansion of 14 major cities of China, which include Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, will soon be limited by the end of the year, according to an urban planning official, the Global Times reported.

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