Biotechnology researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully developed a strain of wheat with no genes added from outside and it is resistant to the damaging powdery mildew fungus.

Powdery mildew is a deadly fungus which can damage large stocks of wheat and is prevalent all over the world.

At a time when confrontation over cyber security and US snooping is escalating in China, the state-run media is slamming the Apple iPhone as a threat to the national security.

A new study by Stanford University suggests that air quality for countries across the world would deteriorate even further in 21st century. Main reason behind the worsening act would be the occurrence of atmospheric stagnation events.

After receiving accolades from international community over plans to reduce limits of carbon emission, China is facing criticism from scientists in the country for leveling natural mountain habitats to create new houses and cities. From past 10 years, China is continuously involved in massive demolition of these landscapes without considering the long-term effects cause by its actions on the environment.