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Bird flu outbreaks in Japan, Denmark trigger Hong Kong poultry bans
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2026
» HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities have banned poultry meat and products from parts of Japan and Denmark following reports of outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains of bird flu.
Why mammals that band together may face lower cancer risks
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/12/2025
» BUENOS AIRES — Much research on cancer prevalence has focused on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. But a new study by Argentine researchers offers a novel evolutionary perspective: the social structure of mammals may play a critical role in cancer risk.
China plans to expand 'manta ray' submersible fleet
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/06/2024
» China is expanding its fleet of coral-monitoring submersibles and plans to build larger models that could also be used for reconnaissance purposes.
Chinese scientists clone first rhesus monkey to live into adulthood
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/01/2024
» BEIJING - Researchers affiliated to China's premier science academy have successfully cloned the first rhesus monkey to survive into adulthood.
China's bamboo could replace high-emitting plastics, but tech bottlenecks are stunting growth
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/12/2023
» It feeds one of the Earth's rarest species. It was the writing surface for some of the earliest books. It could prove essential in reducing vast amounts of carbon emissions - and China has more of it than anywhere else.
China's 'batwoman' scientist warns another coronavirus outbreak is 'highly likely'
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/09/2023
» One of China's best-known virologists Shi Zhengli, also known as "batwoman", has warned that it is "highly likely" another coronavirus will appear in future.
Asian elephant habitat shrinks almost two-thirds
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/04/2023
» Habitats suitable for elephants in Asia have shrunk by almost two-thirds over the past three centuries, according to a new study.
Hong Kong worshippers flock to Wong Tai Sin Temple for Lunar New Year ritual after 2-year Covid suspension
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/01/2023
» Hong Kong's most well-known Taoist temple has resumed the ritual of burning the first incense sticks of the Lunar New Year after a two-year suspension because of the Covid-19 pandemic.