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The big power pricing shake-up
For decades, Chinese factories and families saved money by waiting until midnight to use bulk electricity. But as solar power floods the grid, the ch…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Digital fingerprints: High-tech security for ancient artifacts
Centuries of art history, billions of dollars, and one problem that may finally have a solution. Fingerprint of Things (FoT) technology now allows re…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Move over for matcha mania!
From lattes and cakes to bottled drinks and soft serve, matcha is everywhere right now, and China makes a huge percentage of the world's supply. Farm…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Are you suffering from vegetable anxiety?
Vegetable anxiety is trending. Young diners feel "anxious" if there isn't enough produce on the plate. That's a strange twist, because getting anyon…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A penny for your AI thoughts?
You remember when the internet just handed everything over for free. Maps, music, random facts at three in the morning. Nobody asked who was really p…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Soapbox: mom vs everyone else
A mother wants to protect her child from bullying. So she files a complaint. Then another. Then she goes after a university professor. The problem? N…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The best AI for kids? Maybe none at all
AI chatbots, storytelling robots, and companion apps are entertaining, comforting, and teaching kids earlier than ever. But China's Ministry of Educa…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Full Circle: motorcycles, university campuses, and Qiaopi
What do motorcycles, letters from overseas, and university campuses have in common? On the surface, nothing. But dig a little deeper, and nothing is …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is Gen Z the last generation of smokers?
The UK just passed a radical ban: no tobacco for anyone born after 2008. Meanwhile, Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Hong Kong are using AI and other…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is quitting underrated?
Think about something you held onto for too long. A job, a project, a goal that just wasn't working. We all love stories about people who never gave …
2 months, 4 weeks ago