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| WMO: La Nina may be partial cause of S China's freeze-up The current La Nina weather phenomenon may just be a partial cause of south China's freeze-up at the start of 2008, said the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Monday. The latest La Nina pattern, which began in t ... english.people.com.cn |
Gene variants shield against depression [Subscriber Only] Some child-abuse victims possess specific variations in a stress-regulating gene that decrease their likelihood of developing moderate or severe depression as adults, a research team reports. sciencenews.org |
Observatory: The Secret of DEET? It Masks Odors That Usually Attract Bugs It’s effective, but only recently have scientists begun to understand how DEET works to repel insects. nytimes.com |
Without Substance: ADHD meds don't up kids' drug abuse risk Boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder who take prescribed stimulant medication don't become more likely to abuse drugs than boys who don't receive the medication. sciencenews.org |
Bid to attract foreign students gears up The country is pushing ahead in its efforts to become a leading destination for international students, riding on the wave of a growing number of foreigners coming to study in recent years.This year alone, the authorities will increase ... english.people.com.cn |