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The hidden fees of car subscriptions
Heated seats, adaptive cruise—your car has it all… until the subscription ends. Welcome to the age of locked features, where convenience comes with r…
1 year ago
Has emotional labor gone too far?
Across North American cafés, workers juggle espresso machines and emotional labor: remembering names, performing cheer, even handwriting pep talks on…
1 year ago
Spenders splash cash during May Holiday!
Long lines at the Temple of Heaven. Packed rural B&Bs. Sold-out concerts. This year's May Day holiday wasn't just a travel surge, it was an economic …
1 year ago
Women in science: progress, power, and the stories we tell
Women in science have shattered barriers and redefined possibility—yet the path forward demands even greater strides. Join Heyang in conversation wit…
1 year ago
Women in music: excellence in arts and academia
Join Niu Honglin for a captivating conversation with Dr. Lin Li—a renowned Guzheng virtuoso and War Studies scholar from King's College London. Dr. L…
1 year ago
Women in entrepreneurship: passion, purpose, and planet
Tune in as Heyang chats with Songqiao Yao, founder and CEO of Wildbound.earth—an innovative, nature-inspired education and sustainability consulting …
1 year ago
Stainless steel: the new interior design star?
Move over, minimalism—there's a new aesthetic taking over Chinese homes, and it's steel cold. Dubbed “Prison-core,” the trend embraces stainless stee…
1 year ago
Noise out, quiet communities in!
From smarter urban design to real-time noise monitoring, the mission is clear: quieter nights, better sleep, and healthier communities. We explore th…
1 year ago
How to recharge the low-energy spirit?
Ever feel like you're running on fumes, struggling to muster the energy for even the simplest tasks? The increasing prevalence of "low-energy individ…
1 year ago
Smarter toilets, smarter comfort!
What if your toilet offered more than just basic functionality? Smart toilets can adapt to your individual needs, cleans with precision, and even pro…
1 year ago