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Climate Change Begins to Impact Plants and Animals

Climate Change Begins to Impact Plants and Animals

SEOUL, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Climate change not only alters the timing of the blooming seasons, but also triggers early spawning among animals, and threatens the survival of trees at high altitudes. The state-run Korea National Park Service (KNPS) recently reported that climate change is being felt in all environmental aspects including local ecosystems [...]

Terrace Homes Booming Amid Growing Thirst for Nature

Terrace Homes Booming Amid Growing Thirst for Nature

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) – With many modern Koreans confined t0 cities but longing to get in touch with nature, demand for houses and residential buildings with terraces is growing quickly. Over the last two years, more than 5,000 ‘terrace’ housing units in 16 apartment complexes were sold, according to a study conducted by Shim [...]

Nature and Nurture: Baby’s Development is Affected by Genes and Conditions in the Womb

Nature and Nurture: Baby’s Development is Affected by Genes and Conditions in the Womb

Singapore, Apr 28, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study led by A*STAR’s Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) found that genetics as well as the environment in the womb play important roles in the development of the baby. The effort by the international team of scientists and clinicians is the world’s first attempt to discover how [...]