Birds’ Sour Secret: Chinese Scientists Crack Genetic Code
Chinese scientists decode how birds tolerate sour tastes, revealing a genetic mutation in songbirds. Implications for ecology and agriculture.
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China’s Green Shift: Nature and Policy Drive Carbon Goals
China leverages natural ecosystems and mega-projects to boost energy efficiency and reduce emissions, as highlighted during its 2025 National Energy Efficiency Promotion Week.
China Braces for Intense Heatwave as Yellow Alert Renewed
China renews yellow alert for scorching temperatures exceeding 35°C across northern and western regions, urging precautions amid ongoing heatwave conditions.
FDA Approves First Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot, Global Rollout Begins
The FDA approves Gilead’s twice-yearly HIV prevention shot, marking a milestone in global health with potential implications for Asia’s healthcare landscape.
Tree Trunk ‘Breathing’ Adaptation Could Cool Climate Forecasts, Study Finds
New research reveals tree trunk respiration’s thermal adaptation may lower global warming projections, reshaping climate strategies.
China Launches Emergency Flood Response in 5 Provinces
China activates Level-IV emergency response as five provinces brace for heavy rainfall, dispatching teams for flood prevention and relief efforts.
China Unveils High-Resolution Grassland Map of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
China releases detailed grassland vegetation map of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, aiding climate adaptation and sustainable development research.
Ant Evolution Breakthrough: Genetic Secrets of Social Behavior Revealed
Scientists decode genetic innovations driving ant evolution and social behavior, offering insights into biology and cooperative systems.
Chinese Scientists Unveil PlantGPT for Genomic Breakthroughs
Chinese researchers develop PlantGPT, an AI system revolutionizing plant genomics with precise analysis, aiding global agricultural innovation.
China, Central Asia Partner to Transform Deserts into Green Havens
China and Central Asian nations strengthen collaboration to combat desertification, focusing on reviving the Aral Sea and expanding green initiatives.
China’s Desert Revival Sparks Green Economy Boom
China showcases desertification reversal through innovative techniques and sea buckthorn cultivation, blending ecological restoration with economic growth on World Day to Combat Desertification 2025.
Desert Ginseng Fights Sand, Fuels Growth in Xinjiang
Xinjiang’s ‘desert ginseng’ fights sand expansion while creating economic opportunities through ecological innovation and traditional knowledge.
Land Restoration Unlocks Green Opportunities Across Asia
Asia leads global land restoration efforts, creating jobs and climate resilience through ecological projects ahead of 2025 World Day to Combat Desertification.
China Issues Renewed Alerts for Rainstorms, Extreme Heat
China renews weather alerts for heavy rainstorms and high temperatures in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Sichuan, urging local preparedness.
Breakthrough in Yangtze Sturgeon Conservation: First Wild Reproduction in Decades
Scientists confirm first wild reproduction of critically endangered Yangtze sturgeon in over 20 years, marking a milestone in ecological restoration efforts.
Indonesia Launches Coral Reef Bond to Fund Marine Conservation
Indonesia launches $200 million Coral Reef Bond to fund marine conservation efforts, blending environmental protection with innovative climate finance solutions.
Miami Zoo’s 135-Year-Old Tortoise Celebrates First Father’s Day
Goliath, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise at Miami Zoo, marks his first Father’s Day after siring hatchlings, highlighting conservation efforts for endangered species.
Typhoon Wutip Triggers Landslide in Guangdong; 57 Evacuated Safely
Typhoon Wutip’s landslide threat in Guangdong thwarted by early evacuations, saving 57 lives as China’s disaster response mechanisms shine.
China Launches Emergency Response as Typhoon Wutip Triggers Zhejiang Flooding
China activates emergency measures in Zhejiang as Typhoon Wutip’s aftermath causes severe flooding, with ongoing responses in Guangdong and Guangxi.
UN Ocean Conference Concludes with New Global Action Plan
The UN Ocean Conference concluded with the Nice Action Plan, aiming to protect marine biodiversity and boost sustainable ocean governance. 19 countries ratified the BBNJ Agreement, nearing implementation.