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Your time is your new currency
China's aging society is turning to an innovative solution. The Time Bank allows volunteers to earn care credits by helping others today, securing su…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Beijing phases out de-icing chemicals
When a global metropolis abandons de-icing agents, what happens? Beijing is finding out. To protect its environment, the city is swapping chemicals f…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
When AI gets a body
What if artificial intelligence could step out of the screen and into the real world? This is not just about smarter conversation. This is Embodied I…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Training engineers for the real world
For decades, countries have invested heavily in engineering education. Despite this, many still face a persistent problem where graduates are theoret…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
China to end mercury thermometer manufacturing
For generations, the mercury thermometer has been a staple in Chinese households, its familiar ritual marking moments of care and concern. However, i…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Congrats on your PhD. Now what?
In most professions, experience is an asset. In academia, it is becoming a barrier. A system of intense competition and rigid quotas now uses age as …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Paris climate deal: A 10-year checkup
It's been ten years since the landmark Paris Agreement, and its novel engine of national pledges and global transparency now faces a decisive test ag…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Navigating China's strict new E-Bike standards
China's“strictest ever" e-bike safety standard is now the law of the land. Nearly 400 million rides are impacted. The mandate? Tougher frames, safer …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Your old mask could eat plastic waste
With cold season here, our disposable mask defense is back. But when we toss it away, its story isn't over. It begins a centuries-long sentence in la…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The changing face of gold
Walking into a mall today reveals a striking contrast: traditional gold jewelry counters stand hushed, while the same brands' online livestreams expl…
8 months, 3 weeks ago