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China confirms first bird flu case was in 2003

China has confirmed that the first human death from bird flu there occurred two years earlier than previously thought.

11/08/06

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China confirms first bird flu case was in 2003

China has confirmed that the first human death from bird flu there occurred two years earlier than previously thought.

09/08/06

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China’s GM cotton profits are short-lived, says study

A contested study by US-based researchers says that genetically modified cotton has increased pesticide use and decreased profits in ...

26/07/06

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China plans massive data sharing project

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is setting up an online system to allow researchers to share data.

24/07/06

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Home water treatment ‘is best for fighting disease’

In poor countries, diarrhoea can be best controlled by treating water in households rather than at its source, a ...

19/07/06

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China to boost science literacy in rural areas

China will invest US$6.25 million this year in efforts to popularise science in rural areas.

17/07/06

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China to tackle misuse of science funding

China's science ministry is planning to set up a centre to assess how research funds are spent, following increasing ...

12/07/06

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