Chinese science still has room to grow
Strong potential Chemistry and physical sciences are clear areas of focus for China, accounting for 85% of the country’s total
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Over the past two decades, China has risen to become the world’s largest producer of scientific knowledge. According to Digital
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MDMA therapy for PTSD rejected by FDA panel
MDMA has been tested as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder but has now garnered a vote of no confidence
Tiny fork fern has the biggest genome ever found
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What Modi’s third term in India means for science
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed victory for his alliance in the national election — beckoning a rare third
Super-fast Microsoft AI is first to predict air pollution for the whole world
An artificial-intelligence (AI) model developed by Microsoft can accurately forecast weather and air pollution for the whole world — and
Problem-solving PhD students are prepared for careers in industry
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