2016/11/30 |
App to Detect Dementia Developed in Taiwan
Someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia every three seconds.
2016/11/30 |
Chinese Scientists Reprimanded by Academic Journal
Following a Chinese team’s 'breakthrough' in gene editing, researchers around the world began attempting to replicate the experiment. They soon found they could not achieve the same outcome.
2016/11/30 |
Japanese Prison Remodeled to Accommodate Elderly Inmates but Draws Criticism
Taxpayers are questioning if it's necessary 'to provide criminals with facilities almost like a hotel.'
2016/11/29 |
Building the World's First Retirement Home For Killer Whales
The Whale Sanctuary Project is building a place for old SeaWorld performers.
2016/11/28 |
Japanese Skating Rink Closed after Outrage Over Fish Frozen in Ice
The operator is considering holding a memorial service for the fish.
2016/11/28 |
South China Sea Watch No. 9
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.
2016/11/28 |
Heat on DPP as Marriage Equality Draws Thousands to Streets
Pressure is mounting on Taiwan’s ruling party to advance marriage equality, as religious lobbying threatens to derail the passage of legislation.
2016/11/26 |
This Artist Used over 6,500 Scents to Recreate The Smell of 35 World Cities
Inside the very comprehensive smell library of Berlin-based olfactory expert Sissel Tolaas.
2016/11/24 |
Jane Goodall Meets Tsai Ing-wen: Compromising the Future and Making a Difference
'With every single day you live you make some kind of impact on the world, and you have a choice what kind of impact will you make.'
2016/11/24 |
NGO Sues Dalian to Protect Historic City Street in China
The case marks a second time courts accept a group’s suit against the government over protection of cultural relics.
2016/11/23 |
Support for Proposed Law Change for Foreigners in Taiwan
KMT legislator's plan includes allowing dual citizenship, extending residency granted to a foreigner to their spouse and children and relaxing rules for companies hiring foreigners.
2016/11/22 |
Same-Sex Couples in Taiwan to File Lawsuits for Joint Custody
Children of same-sex couples in Taiwan only have one legal parent.
2016/11/22 |
Sino Sequel to Emma Watson Book-Sharing Story
‘Harry Potter’ actress inspires Chinese netizens to leave books in metro stations and train carriages.