Skechers' Panda Sneaker: The Science of a Shoe That Won't QuitHOT
A Chinese science outlet digs into why Skechers' chunky panda sneakers have stayed popular for over a decade, and how slip-on design is winning over rushed commuters and parents.
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Neanderthal Genes Still Make Some Modern Humans Taller and StrongerHOT
A new study finds two inherited Neanderthal gene variants boost height and muscle mass in modern carriers, and they are most common in South Asian and East Asian populations. The work helps explain lingering physical differences between people today.
Chinese Scientists Ask: Could a Nobel Prize Be Next?HOT
As the 2026 Nobel Prizes approach, Chinese science outlet Guokr published its annual prediction list, weighing which discoveries are mature enough to win — and whether a China-based scientist might finally take one home.
Facing a Cancer Patient, Sometimes Silence Says the MostHOT
A Chinese cancer science writer's scar story and a viral plea about what to say to the sick point to a quieter truth: honest, unrushed conversation may matter more than any miracle theory.
A Dolphin's Bizarre Meal Trick: Chasing Fish Until They VomitHOT
A Chinese science roundup highlights a study showing dolphins deliberately chase fish until they throw up, then eat the vomit. The collection also covers mourning humpback whales, moth survival near wildfires, and dog brain scans.
China's PhD Boom Sparks Viral Comparison With Donkey PopulationHOT
A viral essay notes China now has roughly 1.2 million doctorate holders — about as many as the country's remaining donkeys. The comparison has reignited debate over whether China is producing too many PhDs for the academic jobs available.
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