Taiwan's crust is moving surprisingly rapidly
Some mountains can move in the blink of a geological eye.
Earth Sciences
May 9, 2022
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Strong quake hits off Taiwan's eastern coast
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan on Monday evening with shaking felt in the capital Taipei, but authorities said there were no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries.
Environment
Jan 3, 2022
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Study reveals nonlocal population sources triggering dinoflagellate blooms in Changjiang Estuary and adjacent seas
The Changjiang Estuary and adjacent sea area suffer from frequent harmful algal blooms, exerting impacts on ecological environment and fishery resources.
Environment
Dec 28, 2021
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The genetic structures of closely related dragonflies in Yaeyama and Taiwan islands
The Amami, Okinawa region of Japan may be designated a World Heritage Site in July of 2021 based on the recent recommendation from the IUCN. The Iriomote wild cat is a symbolic species of the region, having evolved independently ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2021
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Advance may enable 2D transistors for tinier microchip components
Moore's Law, the famous prediction that the number of transistors that can be packed onto a microchip will double every couple of years, has been bumping into basic physical limits. These limits could bring decades of progress ...
Nanophysics
May 14, 2021
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Researchers find link between earthquake timing and water cycle in Taiwan
A team of researchers from Taiwan, Canada and the U.S. has found a link between the water cycle in Taiwan and the timing of earthquakes there. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes ...
Panda gifted by China gives birth to second cub in Taiwan
A giant panda gifted by China to Taiwan has given birth to a second female cub after being artificially inseminated, Taipei Zoo announced Monday.
Plants & Animals
Jun 29, 2020
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NASA observes tropical storm Fung-Wong organize
As Tropical Depression 28W continued organizing and developing into Tropical Storm Fung-Wong in the Philippine Sea, NASA's Aqua satellite provided data on the storm to forecasters. In the Philippines, Fung-Wong is known as ...
Environment
Nov 20, 2019
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Facebook and Instagram gave away the presence of the 'Japan pig' seahorse in Taiwan
While monitoring of cryptic and elusive tiny creatures, such as pygmy seahorses that measure only 13 to 27 mm, might be too costly and time-consuming for research teams and institutions, the underwater activity might be proving ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2019
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NASA finds Typhoon Mitag's eye east of Taiwan
NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Typhoon Mitag's cloud-filled eye, located east of Taiwan.
Environment
Sep 30, 2019
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