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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, 3 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
Are you paying twice for one airline seat?
We've all been there: racing to check in only to find every decent seat locked behind a paywall. A new investigation confirms airlines are testing pa…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
China sets new global green grid standard
Plugging a colossal solar farm into the grid requires the precision of open-heart surgery on our power networks. The universal playbook engineers nee…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Autonomous delivery bridges cities and villages
China's logistics revolution is turning science fiction into reality, using unmanned technology like drones to deliver fresh produce to remote villag…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Survival competitions redefine modern adventure
How much of a nature survivalist are you? Extreme reality survival competitions have become more than just shows; they are now a cultural phenomenon,…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
China's grand forest paradox
China's monumental effort to plant nearly 200 billion trees since the 1970s is now facing a critical test. Scientists have discovered that these vast…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
One man's elevator ad rebellion
A universal key. Over a hundred muted screens in Shanghai. A debatable, possibly illegal act that went viral—and exposed a deep, shared frustration: …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Are you ready to live a zero-waste life?
Cities worldwide are drowning in trash. Landfills are full, oceans are clogged with plastic. Many are trying to change, but one effort stands apart i…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
China's new snow break for (some) students
For many Chinese students, winter once meant chilly classrooms and bundled-up uniforms. Now, it brings free ski passes and extra family time. This ne…
8 months, 4 weeks ago