5200 BC is new date for farms in Egypt
A discovery may provide insights about the farmers and some answers to the questions of how, why and when Egyptians adopted farming. iht.com
Scientists find evidence of "rain-making" bacteria
A team of scientists from the United States and France have found evidence that rain-making bacteria are widely distributed in the atmosphere. These biological particles could factor heavily into the precipitation cycle, affecting c ... english.people.com.cn
Group: Humpback Whale Calves Make Sounds
HONOLULU (AP) -- Researchers say they have shown for the first time that humpback whale calves make sounds. The nonprofit Cetos Research Organization, which studied humpbacks off Maui and Kauai, say the grunts and squeals emitted by the young whales are messages for their mothers.... hosted.ap.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 incr ... english.people.com.cn