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In China, there is a rising concern for PX construction projects.
Guangdong’s Environmental Body Kicks Off Assessments on Chemical Projects

The Guangdong Department of Environmental Protection (GDEP) has started conducting environmental impact assessments (EIA) on chemical projects such as those involving p-Xylene (PX) amid speculations of possible pollution threats.

High-Altitude Infrasound was recorded for the first time in 50 years
Mysterious Alien Sounds Recorded In The Stratosphere Of The Earth For The First Time In 50 Years

A NASA student was able to record mysterious sounds in the stratosphere of the Earth using infrared microphones fitted on a high altitude scientific balloon, according to News EveryDay.

The Hubble Space Telescope has snapped an image of the
EGS-zs8-1, Galaxy Look Back: Farthest Galaxy Spotted 13 Billion Light-Years Away

A team of astronomers led by Yale University and the University of California-Santa Cruz have recently released their paper about the farthest galaxy ever discovered to date, more than 13 billion light-years away, the EGS-zs8-1.

A man wears a face mask while walking on the Bund in front of the financial district of Pudong during a hazy day in downtown Shanghai.
Polluting Firms to Pay for Waste Treatment in Shanghai

Shanghai’s environmental watchdog is pushing policies that will hit polluting firms in the city the hardest: their pockets.

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Penis Worm
Star Wars' Alien? Penis Worm Fossil Found with a Throat Full of Teeth

The fossil of an ancient Cambrian worm called the Penis worm was recently discovered. It possesses a phallic shape in addition to a toothed mouth and a toothed throat.

Charlotte the monkey
Japanese Zoo Names Baby Monkey, Charlotte; Apologizes after Deluge of Complaints

Zoo managers said Charlotte was the favorite name in a public ballot.

A Hershey's chocolate bar is shown in this photo illustration in Encinitas, California, Jan. 29, 2015.
Scientists Perform X-Ray on Chocolates to Study How to Improve its Taste

Scientists X-rayed chocolates in an attempt to study how to improve the taste of the chocolate. The scientists were particularly interested in the white layer which is formed during the production of chocolate, which causes a lot of wastage and damage for the food industry.

Oscar Holderer. German rocket scientists in the US in 1946.
Last Known Member of German Rocket Scientist Team that Launched the U.S. Space Program has Died

Holderer designed the tri-sonic wind tunnel used by NASA to test the Saturn V rocket that took the crew of Apollo 11 to the Moon on July 20, 1969.

China is home to almost 15 percent of the glaciers in the world.
Experts Alarmed as Glaciers Shrink

Experts expressed concern as glaciers around China and Mount Everest slowly shrink, which is feared to later trigger a series of disasters.

The naval exercises are part of China's power projection in the South China Sea region.
China, Russia to Conduct Naval Drill in Mediterranean Sea, Further Strengthening Military Ties

Chinese and Russian naval forces are set to conduct joint naval exercises in the Mediterranean Sea in mid-May, which is expected to further enhance the military ties between the two countries, the Global Times reported.

In a bid to counter the United States’ growing stance on protectionism, China and the European Union team up and plan an early summit in Brussels.
EU, China Celebrate 40 Years of Strong Diplomatic Ties

On May 6, Wednesday, the People's Republic of China and the European Union celebrated 40 years of strong diplomatic ties.

Mediterranean diet
A Healthy Diet Improves Your Memory, Says New Study

Results revealed participants with the healthiest diets were 24 percent less likely to experience cognitive decline compared to those with the least healthy diets.

Archaeornithura meemannae dinosaur
Oldest Ancestor Of Modern Birds: Fossils Of New ‘Punk-Haired’ Dinosaur Species Discovered In China

Scientists have found 130-million-year-old dinosaur fossils in China of a new "punk-haired" species. They are the new oldest ancestor of modern birds by 5 million years.

President Xi Jinping urges northeast China officials to make more breakthroughs to restore the region's role as a major heavy industrial hub in the country.
To Deepen China’s Reform Drive, Xi Urges Officials to View ‘Larger Picture’

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged government officials to contextualize the country’s reform drive in a “larger picture” to deepen their efforts in bringing positive change to China.

Air pollution has been a perennial problem in Chinese cities.
Global Carbon Dioxide Levels Set Toxic New Record; is Highest Yet

"Daunting from the standpoint on how hard it is to slow this down. Reaching 400 parts per million as a global average is a significant milestone".

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