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Husband of China’s first cryogenics subject keeps his love frozen

It has been three months since Gui Jumin’s wife Zhan Wenlian became the first Chinese person to be cryogenically frozen. He is convinced that advances in technology and medical knowledge will one day allow the couple to be reunited.

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China’s first cryonics practice accomplished in May

It'sbeendisclosedonSundaythatChina’sfirstcryopreservationcase–fullyoperatedinChinawithoutthoracotomy–wasaccomplishedinMay.ZhanWenlian,a49-year-oldlungcancerpati

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Multiplayer VR is about to look much more realistic

MultiplayerVRisimperfect,especiallyonalargescale.Bodytrackingtendstobequitelimited,soit'snotuncommontoseegenericanimationsandherky-jerkymovementsfromyourfellowp

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Stanford engineers create vine-like soft robot that can grow

Inspiredbynaturalorganismsthatcoversignificantdistancesbygrowing,suchasvines,fungiandnervecells,mechanicalengineersatStanfordUniversityhavecreatedanewtypeofrobo

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Probe ordered after Indian man carries niece's body from hospital

IndianauthoritiesorderedaprobeWednesdayafteravideofootageofamancarryingthebodyofhisseven-month-oldnieceonabicyclewentviral.Inthefootage,theman,identifiedasBrijM

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Hong Kong health professionals pour scorn on ‘detox’ footpads

There’s a lack of reliable data to support manufacturers’ claims the footpads can eliminate heavy metals, chemicals and other waste from our bodies. We’ve kidneys and a liver for that, one expert notes

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Wide-body jet to be built by China, Russia in Shanghai

A wide-body commercial jet being developed by China and Russia is expected to be delivered in 10 years, as early as three years after its first test flight, according to a timetable announced by domestic plane manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp of China.

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China bans controversial full-body X-ray scanners

China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) has urged the removal of full-body X-ray scanners at airports and railway stations due to radiation risks.

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China’s younger generation hit the gym in search of sculpted bodies

The ‘ideal’ body image is changing on the mainland, and more people are willing to pay both time and money to achieve it

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Body found in suitcase floating in Tokyo canal identified as missing 34-year-old Chinese woman

A human body found inside a suitcase floating in a Tokyo canal last month has been identified as that of a Chinese woman missing for over two years, police said Thursday.

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Women's groups, netizens voice support for London's ban on body-shaming ads

​Many people and some rights groups have responded positively to a recent decision by Sadiq Khan, London's newly-elected mayor, to ban ads stirring up "body confidence issues" on the city's public transport network starting from July.

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Australians urged to avoid floodwaters after body recovered in Canberra

​Australians in areas affected by raging floodwaters have been urged not to cross rivers or enter floodwaters after the body of a 37-year-old man was recovered near Canberra on Monday.

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Tattoo artists compete for top awards at international festival

For more than 60 artists from Russia, Belarus and London it was an opportunity to showcase their skills but for ink enthusiasts the Sochi International Tattoo Festival was all about displaying their body art.

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VICE: Is pooping out bespoke jewelry the future of luxury?

It's the Ripley. Created by designer Nikolas Gregory, the kit has everything you need to make intimately personalized jewelry with your ass.

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Body cameras for more HK MTR staff as assaults rise

​Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has equipped more staff members with body cameras after a surge in the number of assaults by passengers, local media reported on Thursday.

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Nepal's anti-graft body recommends gov't to suspend senior police officials on corruption charges

Nepal's anti-graft body, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority(CIAA), has recommended the government to suspend Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (APF) Kosh Raj Onta and three other APF officers for their alleged involvement in financial irregularities and corruption cases.