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.
The death of a young Chinese lifestyle blogger has reignited a national conversation about stomach cancer risk, late-night habits and the milk tea culture she blamed herself for.
A cheap clip-on ring sold online to 'save gas' can turn a normal stove into a carbon monoxide source. One user says only a home alarm saved him; experts say the risk is real and easy to miss.
Beijing's autumn streets are crawling with American white moth caterpillars, an invasive species with a huge appetite and few local predators. Scientists are deploying parasitic wasps and other biological controls to stop the outbreak.
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.
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 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.
A Chinese biotech firm has completed early human testing of an injectable vaccine that trains the immune system to suppress high blood pressure, with one shot possibly lasting months. It is among the world's most advanced hypertension vaccine candidates.
Zhao Liang, a well-known amateur runner in Liaoning province, died on September 18 at age 43. His death has sparked discussion across China about whether daily running truly guarantees heart health.
When Britain's wartime sugar rationing ended abruptly in 1953, it created a rare natural experiment. Researchers comparing early-life sugar exposure found striking differences in long-term health between generations.
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 new study in Science shows how precisely engineered nanoparticles can selectively clear senescent cells that drive fibrosis and weaken cancer immunotherapy, offering a targeted alternative to broad anti-aging drugs.
A Chinese shopper's discovery of a 13-pointed star anise — actually the toxic Japanese star anise — has reignited a nationwide kitchen-safety debate. Experts say counting the points is only one of several ways to tell the two apart.
A simple kitchen-table experiment reveals a strange fact about human hair: pull a strand between your fingernails and the end coils into a perfect helix. Scientists say the answer lies in how hair is built, not in magic.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Co. will debut two new indexes on September 29, covering innovative drugmakers and software services. The move gives investors fresh tools to track China's fast-growing biotech and software sectors.
Chinese biotech firm BaiRuiJi sees explosive 477% surge on first trading day after Beijing Stock Exchange listing, showcasing investor enthusiasm for healthcare innovation.
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