Friday, 2026/08/21
Niu Lai: The Bad Cartoon Everyone Wanted to See
Chinese animated film Niu Lai was mocked for its rough animation, but online jokes made people curious. Ticket sales then rose from almost nothing to millions of yuan a day.
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Friday, 2026/08/21
Can an Antarctic Plant Help Us Grow Better Food?
Scientists are studying an Antarctic plant's genes to help future food crops cope with extreme weather.
Thursday, 2026/08/20
University Degree in Content Creation
Arizona State University launches bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate about its value and cost.
Thursday, 2026/08/20
China's Livestreaming Dream Jobs Lead to Burnout
China's growing livestreaming industry offers new jobs but hides long hours and emotional stress behind the camera.
Wednesday, 2026/08/19
Seagulls: Smart Thieves of the Skies
Scientists discover that googly eyes can stop seagulls from stealing food by using their gaze aversion behavior.
Wednesday, 2026/08/19
China Has Too Much Solar Power for Its Grid to Use
China's rapid solar expansion outpaces grid infrastructure, causing renewable energy curtailment challenges.
Tuesday, 2026/08/18
France Is Harvesting Champagne Grapes Earlier Than Ever
Champagne region sees record-early 2026 harvest due to warming climate affecting grape ripeness and wine quality.
Tuesday, 2026/08/18
China Is Becoming the World's Matcha Factory
China is forecast to produce 70% of global matcha this year through industrial-scale manufacturing.
Monday, 2026/08/17
Strange Sea Creatures in the Mediterranean
Warming waters bring new fish species to the Mediterranean, creating challenges for local fishers and ecosystems.