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The two-hour school day: efficiency or isolation?

A new American private school has replaced the teacher at the front of the classroom with a personal chatbot for every child. The model swaps the standard six-hour academic day for hyper-efficient, two-hour learning sprints. It is an exchange that places supreme value on personalized data transfer over human-led instruction. But can it work? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan

1 day ago

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25 min
4 DAYS AGO

Say goodbye to the hidden door handle

The Soapbox: The "no show" problem. / Hidden door handles signal sleek, electric futurism, but in an emergency, their design can become a deadly obstacle. China is now set to become the first country to mandate mechanically operable door handles, turning a design debate into lifesaving law (17:37). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushun

4 days ago

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23 min
6 FEB

Bathe, chill, eat, repeat

The Full Circle: Senior gamers, airplane hospitals, tasteless tomatoes / The classic bathhouse has been reinvented. Today, sprawling 24-hour mega-complexes have replaced it, transcending their original purpose. These are not merely for bathing; they are destinations where you can work from a private pod, enjoy a high-end meal, watch films, and essentially live for a full day (18:31)! On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Ding Heng

6 Feb

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30 min
07/12/2025

Budapest unveils major Terracotta Warriors exhibition featuring rare Chinese artifacts

①China's Wenchang spaceport reports double-digit launches in 2025 ②Budapest unveils major Terracotta Warriors exhibition featuring rare Chinese artifacts ③Laos launches first cassava starch export to China by full train ④Traditional goose farming city becomes global badminton production base ⑤Chinese scientists develop artificial tongue to measure spiciness

07/12/2025

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27 min
5 FEB

Is your toothpaste lying to you?

The promise is revolutionary: toothpaste that can regrow enamel and repair micro-cavities. Brands are turning bathroom shelves into dental clinics in a tube. But does the science behind "regenerative" brushing hold up, or are we just paying a premium for a brilliantly polished dream? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

5 Feb

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22 min
4 FEB

The tale of the tasteless tomato

You slice into a flawless tomato with glossy skin and bright red flesh, only for a letdown to follow. There is no sweetness, no acidity, just water and fiber. This small disappointment has become so common, many people assume that’s just how tomatoes are now. China is tackling that exact issue by biotech, smart innovation and more. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

4 Feb

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24 min
21/12/2025

美文阅读 | 再到湖上 Once More to the Lake (E.B.怀特)

Daily Quote Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop. (Lewis Carroll) Poem of the Day 定风波苏轼 Beauty of Words Once More to the Lake Elwyn Brooks White

21/12/2025

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28 min
2 FEB

Is your grandma a gamer?

The Soapbox: The "Admin Night" trend / We think of e-sports as a young person's game. But in China, the fastest-growing players are in their 60s and 70s. They are forming teams, winning competitions, and turning gaming into a new kind of retirement. This is not just a pastime. It is a new path for the silver economy (17:49). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

2 Feb

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26 min
29 JAN

When weather forecasts become financial forecasts

Markets are seen as rational systems driven by data, while weather seems purely physical and unpredictable. China's meteorological authorities and the Fudan University are now bridging this divide. They have unveiled "Shangji," a pioneering AI model designed to decode the hidden patterns that connect weather forecasts directly to stock market moves. / Can your workout actually be hurting you (18:02)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei.

29 Jan

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25 min
20 JAN

The dietary playbook has changed

More protein. Whole milk returns. Ultra-processed foods take a step back. The latest U.S. dietary guidelines have triggered a wave of reactions—some cheering, others confused. Has nutrition science changed its mind, or are we simply rediscovering what was overlooked? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei

20 Jan

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23 min

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