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Ocean Plankton Much More Than Whale Food, Half of Earth’s Oxygen Production: Study

Scientists recently released the most complete ocean plankton study ever. They learned that the microorganisms do much more than function as whale food and account for half of Earth's oxygen production.

This image of Ceres is part of a sequence taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on May 16, 2015, from a distance of 4,500 miles (7,200 kilometers).
Alien Lights or Ice? More Bright Spots on Dwarf Planet Ceres Revealed by Dawn

NASA's Dawn spacecraft just revealed more intriguing details of the bright spots on Ceres as the mission edges closer to the surface of the dwarf planet.

Scientists examine the Bronze Age Egtved girl's grave.
Teenage Bronze Age Princess Travelled Across Europe to Forge Powerful Alliances

A new analysis of the "Egtved Girl" found in Denmark from 1370 B.C. revealed that this Bronze Age girl travelled great distances to forge powerful alliances.

The California two spot octopus possesses light sensitive proteins on their skin for them to
How the Octopus is 'Seeing' Without Eyes

Scientists have discovered light sensitive skin compounds and proteins from the octopus that makes for a unique type of camouflage.

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Dogs and Humans Have Been Buddies Far Longer Than Estimated

The origin of domestic dogs is poorly understood and this new finding seems to demonstrate the ancestry of present-day dogs is derived from multiple regional wolf populations.

A model showing off her skin beside a robot replica at the 2014 China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, also known as ChinaJoy.
Organizer Announces 10,000 Yuan Penalty for Agencies with Vulgar Models on the Upcoming ChinaJoy Exhibition

Howell International Trade Fair Limited, the organizer of the annual ChinaJoy exhibition, announced on Tuesday that they are going to charge modeling agencies whose models are showing too much flesh on the upcoming event.

(Clockwise, from top left) Feathered dinosaur; playful male and female pufferfish; bone-house wasp and giant walking stick.
Top 10 Species of 2015 Show How Little We Know of Nature

"The real purpose of the top 10 is to bring attention to how little we know about life on Earth", said Wheeler.

A researcher manipulates drops of stem cells in a laboratory.
Chinese Biologists Discover Method to Reprogram, Obtain Adult Stem Cells

A team of Chinese biologists have found a new way to reprogram and obtain induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), or stem cells derived from adult cells, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Beijing is looking into tapping wind power sources to use for heating, as part of its efforts of combatting air pollution.
Areas That Wasted Wind Energy Won't See New Wind Power Projects

New wind projects will not be approved in Chinese provinces where more than 20 percent of wind electricity is abandoned, according to China’s energy regulator.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced that a group of Chinese researchers submitted a new drug for treating lupus for clinical trials.
New Drug Against Lupus Submitted for Clinical Trials

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced that a group of Chinese researchers submitted a new drug for treating lupus for clinical trials.

An illustration of the world's fiber optic systems (yellow lines). China's senior officials have pushed for the expansion of fiber optic and 4G networks in the country.
China’s Telecom Giants Scramble to Li’s Call for Better Internet

China’s Big Three telecom companies have pledged faster speeds and lower rates for communications following Premier Li Keqiang’s call for cheaper, faster Web connections for the country.

Strange Sounds in Germany
A Strange Trumpet Noise Coming From The Sky All Around The World, Experts Have No Clue What Might Be Causing It [VIDEOS]

A strange trumpet noise from the sky is continuing to confuse people all around the world. Experts have no clue what might be causing it. The strange sounds have been constantly heard at different locations for almost 10 years.

Investing in health care has long been considered by the Chinese government as expensive.
Chinese Health-Care Websites Expand Services to Provide Extensive Preference for Patients

Chinese health-care databases have expanded their online services by setting up a new evaluation system outside medical institutions to gauge the medical attention patients receive from health establishments, Want China Times reported.

Two-Spot Octopus
Some Octopus See With Their Skin, Detect Light Using Eye Proteins: Study

A new study verifies that some species of octopus see with their skin. They use the same eye proteins found in eyes, to detect light.

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