The fossils include jellyfish, box jellies, branched algae, and sponges, which are underrepresented in or missing from other deposits.
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The Urban Dry Island Effect
A study of the Yangtze River Delta shows how urbanization dries out the atmosphere.
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Lander Gives First Look at Moon’s Farside
The mission aims to explore this relatively unstudied hemisphere and learn about its age, composition, and geologic history.
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Heavy Air Pollution May Lower Cognitive Test Scores
A new study found that verbal and math test scores in China dropped with reduced air quality. The effects were especially pronounced for men and elderly populations.
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Linking Mantle Plumes to Volcanoes and Hot Spot Tracks
Study bolsters hypothesis that volcanoes on China’s Hainan Island were formed by a hot spot.
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Aspiring Toward Healthy Cities in China
One of the authors of a new report on efforts to create healthy cities in China describes challenges and opportunities for urban health and healthcare.
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China May Soon Surpass the United States in R&D Funding
A U.S. report on science and engineering indicators is largely correct about China making huge strides, a Chinese official said. However, he disputed funding amounts and downplayed Chinese research leadership.
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U.S. and China Assess Ecosystem Effects of a Fading Cryosphere
Impacts of a Changing Cryosphere on Lakes and Streams in Mountain Regions: US-China Collaborative Workshop at Qinghai Lake; Qinghai, China, 21–27 August 2017
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Managing Radio Traffic Jams with the Cloud
Sensor networks and data mining allow for fully automated, real-time monitoring of radio waves.
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China Catching Up to United States in Research and Development
China recently overtook the European Union in spending on basic and applied research in science and engineering.