Formosan black bear population in Taiwan revealed
Taiwan’s population of endangered Formosan black bears has been initially estimated at about 1,200, but the figure could…
More meat not needed, dietician says
HPA RECOMMENDATIONS: A dietician said people might have the misconception that more meat is needed if the daily…
Update menopause drug risks: doctor
TIME TO RE-EXAMINE The warnings on menopause treatment drugs are more than 20 years old, and have been…
TASA announces space rocket research center plans
Taiwan is to open a space rocket research center by 2030 with the goal of achieving the capability…
Lunar eclipse to coincide with the Lantern Festival
A total lunar eclipse coinciding with the Lantern Festival on March 3 would be Taiwan’s most notable celestial…
Formosat-8 satellite better than expected, TASA says
TAIWAN PROWESS: FS-8A’s highest-resolution images could be useful in disaster prevention, national security, mapping and precision agriculture, the…
GDP growth forecast hits 7.71%
MORE CASH: With many employers raising wages and a high-flying stock market pushing up disposable income, private consumption…
Rising chip prices to curb phone sales
VULNERABLE: Chinese smartphone vendors such as Xiaomi and Transsion would see deeper corrections given their larger exposure to…
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…