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Elders seem to rally more of their brains for short-term memory

2016-08-08 11:37

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggest brains that continue to perform well in old age, against odds that they are slower and less accurate in short-term memory compared to those of younger people, do so by rallying more of the brain to complete mental tasks.

China's Dong ethnic group holds culture and art festival in Guizhou

2016-08-08 10:25

The first Tianzhu culture and art festival of the Dong ethnic group opened in Tianzhu county of Southwest China's Guizhou province on Sunday.

1,000 ancient cliff paintings found

2016-08-08 08:46

Archaeologists have discovered around 1,000 cliff paintings dating back more than 1,000 years in northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Pipa player promotes ancient instrument with rare passion

2016-08-08 07:38

Chinese pipa player Wu Yuxia never says "no" to educational performances and projects since she believes that spreading the word about the four-stringed lute, a Chinese musical instrument with more than 2,000 years of history, is her life's work.

Bamboo weaving in SE China's Taiwan

2016-08-07 14:59

Photo taken on Aug 6, 2016 shows bamboo butterfly brooch and fish-shaped hairpin made by Zhang Yongwang, a bamboo weaver in Tainan, Southeast China's Taiwan province.

Ancient cliff paintings discovered in N China

2016-08-07 11:19

Archeologists have discovered over 1,000 cliff paintings dating back more than 1,000 years in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Over 1,000 cliff paintings found in Inner Mongolia

2016-08-07 11:09

Photo taken on Aug 4, 2016 shows an animal-shaped Yinshan cliff painting in Urat Middle Banner of Bayannur county, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. More than 1,000 cliff paintings were found.

Mask festival kicks off in SW China's Guizhou

2016-08-07 10:55

Local drama actors perform Tunbao opera at a mask festival held in Anshun of Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 5, 2016.

Exhibition of ice sculptures held in N China

2016-08-07 09:55

Visitors take photos during an exhibition of ice sculptures in Qinhuangdao, North China's Hebei province, Aug 6, 2016. The exhibition reproduced the leading characters and scenes of the movie "Kong Fu Panda".

'Naoyu' Festival celebrated in SW China

2016-08-07 09:42

"Naoyu" Festival is a traditional folk custom with a history of over 450 years. People battle for catching fish for the wish of harvest and good fortune.