My Cortex Made Me Buy It
Given our love affair with high-priced luxury goods, and their association with status and power, it’s possible that we’ve come to experience cerebral delight in response to things that promise that cachet. nytimes.com
Japanese scientists developing multi-flu vaccine
Japanese researchers has developed a substance that could potentially help make flu vaccines effective for multiple strains of the disease, including strains of the bird flu virus, Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced ... english.people.com.cn
"Money is just a number"
Zhang Youxu is taking afternoon tea in his living room, where he casually places a finely carved stone (Tianhuang) worth more than 1 million yuan on a DVD player. A rare Qing Dynasty teapot covered with a thick layer of dust sits on ... english.people.com.cn
"Chang'e" sends back voice and songs
April 22 is Earth Day. Chang'e-1, the lunar-orbiting satellite, sent back a voice recording both advocating for and cherishing mother Earth; and sent back a song: "Who doesn't love my hometown." According to a statement by the National Defe ... english.people.com.cn