Drugmakers take hit from the US’ anti-vax changes
By Bhanvi Satija /
Reuters, LONDON Sweeping policy changes under US Secretary of Health and Human Services…
Executive Yuan proposes raising National Pension guarantee
By Chung Li-hua and Fion Khan / Staff reporter, with staff writer and CNA The Executive Yuan yesterday…
Study finds Tyrannosaurus rex did not reach full size until age 40
The study used a new statistical approach that considered growth records from different specimens to better estimate the…
KMT offers legal assistance to challenge pension cut
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) yesterday promised to provide legal assistance to retired police officers and firefighters affected…
Formosan black bear burgles hut in Chiayi County
A Formosan black bear broke into a hut in Chiayi County‘s Dabang Village (達邦), eating canned goods and…
US remains largest debtor to Taiwan
GROWING OWINGS: While Luxembourg and China swapped the top three spots, the US continued to be the largest…
Majority disagree with pension amendment: poll
NUMBERS TALK: A recent poll showed that a significant majority of respondents oppose the KMT’s recent pension amendment…
TASA eyes 2034 to launch own Taiwan-made rocket
EYES TO THE HEAVENS: Taiwan’s space agency aims to launch a locally built rocket into orbit within a…
Taiwanese team identifies Internet addiction with EEG
A Taiwanese research team has developed a machine-learning model that analyzes electroencephalography (EEG) brain wave patterns to distinguish…
No one-time treatment for obesity, medical expert says
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter Obesity is a chronic disease that can be treated with comprehensive and…
Legislative Yuan passes pension cut suspension
‘FISCALLY UNVIABLE’: The new rules compromise fiscal discipline and would increase the economic burden on young people, Legislator…
Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia
A boom in places offering petting sessions is linked to a rise in the illegal movement of exotic…