China and other nations want to scrap leap seconds by 2035, years earlier than planned, because melting polar ice is quietly changing how fast Earth spins. The tiny timekeeping tweak has an outsized history of software glitches and internet headaches.
A viral Chinese term, 'soul partner', describes a bond that is neither romance nor ordinary friendship: someone who understands your exhaustion without needing an explanation. It is spreading fast among overworked urbanites.
As September ends and China's National Day holiday begins, heartfelt farewell posts flood social media. It is a small window into how Chinese internet culture marks the seasons and the passage of time.
A viral internet trick — taping paper to a cat's forehead — has a serious scientific backstory stretching back to 1940s animal behavior research. It explains why cats get stuck between competing instincts.
A popular Chinese science explainer answers a question many ignore: bottled water starts growing bacteria fast once you drink straight from the bottle. Backwash is the culprit, and food-safety advice says finish it within three days.
Long before penicillin, surgeons already fought wound infections using principles still taught today: cutting away dead tissue, draining pus, sterilizing tools and isolating patients. A popular science essay explains how centuries of trial and error built the foundations of modern surgery.
A Quora-style explainer from Chinese media digs into why Japan, a rice-loving nation, never developed rice noodles the way China and Southeast Asia did — pointing to milling tools, courtly sweets and cultural taste.
A viral Chinese science explainer revisits a 1999 sleep-lab study showing the body preps for wake-up about an hour before a planned alarm. It's biology, not coincidence — anticipation and the circadian clock working together.
The Pinglu Canal, a century-old dream linking Guangxi's rivers to the sea, is set to open. Its designers built wildlife crossings to keep animals connected across the new waterway.
A viral Zhihu thread celebrates the Chinese Li Hua, or dragon Li, a native tabby cat prized for its toughness, mouser instincts and street-smart character. The discussion blends folk pride, pet culture and a little internet humor.
A Chinese science explainer examines how researchers date the origin of clothing without finding ancient garments, using lice genetics, bone tools and climate records. The answer likely sits between 100,000 and 170,000 years ago.
As game budgets pour into ray tracing and 8K textures, players still spot the illusion instantly. A veteran developer argues the giveaway is not resolution but faces, motion and how the world reacts.
A manned drone shaped like a flying saucer drew a 120-million-yuan order at a Yiwu trade fair, sparking debate over safety and whether such vehicles are ready for ordinary buyers.
A viral discussion on Zhihu reveals how Yuan dynasty provinces like Huguang stretched 1,450 kilometers from subtropical Hainan to the Yangtze, and how an old Anhui province name ran to 18 characters.
A viral Chinese science explainer tackles the question of whether a leech can survive inside a chicken's stomach. The answer lies in the gizzard, a muscular organ that grinds food with industrial force.
A Chinese ecologist's viral answer explains that most mountain streams flow only part of the year, and that 'ever-flowing' creeks are often just dry gullies with a poetic name. His survey of the Yongding River gorge found most channels bone-dry.
Two recent Chinese films, including the September release Burning Dad, are pushing audiences to question the idea that family love must be proven through sacrifice. Critics and viewers say the debate reflects a quiet shift in how Chinese families talk about duty and selfhood.
The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist, announced in London, features six novels from four countries, including two past winners and three first-time nominees. Chair of judges Mary Beard calls the list 'literary writing at its best,' highlighting works that resist AI replication.
China's cultural institutions are embracing digital technology to preserve and share ancient artifacts with global audiences, creating immersive experiences that bridge millennia.
From ancient ceremonies to contemporary tea houses, China's 5,000-year tea culture continues to evolve while preserving its deep-rooted traditions.
Chinese shadow puppetry, a millennia-old storytelling tradition using intricately carved leather figures, is experiencing a cultural revival. Contemporary artists and theaters are preserving this UNESCO-recognized art form by blending classic tales with modern lighting and digital projection techniques.
Flowing sleeves in city parks, hanfu photo studios and a multibillion-yuan market — traditional Chinese clothing has moved from costume play to everyday fashion.
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