Sweet success
2011-09-07 07:42:58
A program that encourages city residents to sponsor beehives in the outskirts of Beijing has benefits for all.
Fungus risk in hospitals is tackled
2011-09-07 10:12:52
A fungus that has become a major threat to hospital patients may have a hidden weakness.
Stem cell stroke trial looks hopeful
2011-09-07 10:12:43
A pioneering clinical trial to inject stem cells into the brains of patients disabled by strokes has been cleared to progress to the next stage.
'Brown fat' breakthrough may help obese
2011-09-07 10:12:36
Australian scientists believe "brown fat", a wondrous tissue that burns energy to generate heat, could help people fight obesity.
Lang Lang to play himself in The Flying Machine
2011-09-07 09:18:10
Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays himself in The Flying Machine, a 3D film that premiered on Aug 30.
US tests spark toothpaste toxin fears
2011-09-06 11:59:18
Concerns have resurfaced in China over the safety of toothpastes containing triclosan, a chemical that may lead to cancer.
The life savers
2011-09-06 07:58:06
Public-spirited residents of a small county in Wenzhou are stepping in to join disaster rescue efforts. Cheng Anqi reports.
Keep moving and stay fit
2011-09-06 09:21:40
If you don't move, you will get old faster, warned a new published report.
Where life's an open book
2011-09-06 07:58:06
The non-profit project, Living Library, presents humans as 'books' to inspire, overcome prejudices and break barriers between people.
Staying afloat despite the strong currents
2011-09-06 07:58:06
It was a drowning accident that gave birth to Lai Zhongliu's underwater rescue team, five years ago.
My early-years training not required for high-speed railway
2011-09-06 07:58:06
I took the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway within a few weeks of its launch.
What's new
2011-09-06 07:58:06
It's Love, Jet Li's latest film, premiered on Sept 2 at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, which opened on Aug 31 and runs to Sept 10.