Algae research promotes nature-based growth

A group of bio-researchers at Đà Nẵng's Teacher Training College under Đà Nẵng University have been raising 40 species of algae to support four key industries – aquaculture, pharmaceutical production, environmental protection and bio-fuel – for decades.

New fossils reveal how mammals became good listeners

Modern mammals, including humans, owe their keen sense of hearing to three tiny bones in the middle ear that were absent in their reptile ancestors, but the point at which this transformation occurred has remained unclear.

Sustainable protection needed for Sơn Trà Reserve

Human activities in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve had changed the basic instincts of langurs and monkeys, while threatening the primate population with human-to-wildlife transmitted diseases, according to biologist Trần Hữu Vỹ.

Rare deer-like species rediscovered after nearly 30 years in Việt Nam

A deer-like species thought lost to science for almost three decades has been discovered living in Việt Nam, according to a new study in Nature, Ecology and Evolution.

Mystery oil spills blot more than 130 Brazilian beaches The source of large blots of oil staining more than 130 beaches in northeastern Brazil remained a mystery Tuesday despite President Jair Bolsonaro's assertions they came from outside the country and were possibly the work of criminals.

Forest school opens in Đà Nẵng

Central Việt Nam's first forest school has been launched in Sơn Trà Nature Reserve to provide an outdoor education site for school students in the central city of Đà Nẵng.

Tea and wine, and the twain shall meet During one of his visits to Europe, President Xi Jinping referred to tea and wine as beverages symbolizing the difference and compatibilities between Chinese and European cultures. Indeed, a cross-civilization perspective better reflects the new dimension of China-Europe relations in recent years.

Book on ape expert published

An English book on primate expert Tilo Nadler was published on Sunday, featuring the German’s extensive career in Việt Nam.

China orders probe into scientist claims of first gene-edited babies

Beijing has ordered an investigation into claims by a Chinese scientist to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies, a move that would be a ground-breaking medical first but which has generated a barrage of criticism.

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