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Chinese researchers develop new fire-resistant construction material

ResearchersfromtheUniversityofScienceandTechnologyofChinahavedevelopedanewfire-retardantconstructionmaterialthatcanresistabout1,300degreesCelsiusflamewithoutdis

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New test identifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria in 30 minutes

Scientistshavepioneeredamethodtodetectantibioticsusceptibilityforurinarytractinfectionsinlessthan30minutes,potentiallyenablingpatientstobediagnosedandprescribed

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Scientists find new powerful antibiotic in human nose

Scientists searching for new antibiotics to cure hard-to-treat infections have found an effective bacteria in the human nose.

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China's hospitals cut back on antibiotic use

The use of antibiotics in Chinese hospitals has dropped by 40 percent since the top health authority began to curb their overuse, said a senior expert.

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Iran's top leader urges gov't to follow "resistance economy" policies

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday urged the government to seriously pursue and implement the general policies of "resistance economy."

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Israel, Hamas claim "victory" in Gaza war

​Israelis and Palestinians on Wednesday both claimed "victory" in the Gaza war, one day after the long-term cease-fire came into effect.