From tang ping to rat people, China's youth movements have evolved from quiet protest to total withdrawal. Maya Chen explores what this means for the world's second economy.

US companies are quietly hiring from Japan's 17-20 million ice age generation workers. Discover why this overlooked talent pool is attracting American tech recruiters.

Japan offers families up to 1 million yen per child to leave Tokyo for rural areas. Learn why the government is paying workers to relocate amid a demographic crisis.

Discover how Korean indie artists and self-producing idols are reshaping K-pop by breaking away from Big 3 labels. Meet the musicians leading the underground revolution.

Scientists develop a room-temperature process converting mixed plastic waste into gasoline at 95% efficiency, offering new hope for global plastic pollution crisis.

Albania welcomed 11.7 million visitors in 2024 with 80% growth since 2019. Discover why the Albanian Riviera is Europe's hottest affordable beach destination.

Ne Zha 2 shattered records with $2.2 billion worldwide, becoming the first animated film to cross $2 billion and the highest-grossing non-Hollywood movie ever.

Researchers at UBC Okanagan used Gödel's theorem to mathematically prove we're not living in The Matrix. Here's what their groundbreaking discovery means.

Discover Vis Island, Croatia's hidden gem that was closed to tourists until 1989. Explore WWII tunnels, Mamma Mia beaches, and indigenous wines on this Adriatic escape.

Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Killer of Killers brings Vikings, samurai, and WWII pilots to Hulu in a stunning animated anthology that broke franchise records.

Discover why Oulu, Finland was named 2026 European Capital of Culture. From floating saunas to Arctic cuisine and 500 cultural events, this Arctic city is a must-visit.

Discover how KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix's most-watched film ever with 500 million views, breaking records and captivating young audiences worldwide in 2025.

AMT-130 gene therapy shows unprecedented 75% slowing of Huntington's disease in clinical trial. Learn how this one-time brain treatment could transform care for this fatal disorder.

Discover how lab-grown leather, digital wardrobe apps, and AI are transforming sustainable fashion. Learn about the tech innovations making eco-friendly style accessible.

Scientists found 14 amino acids and all 5 DNA nucleobases in asteroid Bennu samples. The discovery suggests life's ingredients were widespread across the early solar system.

Ice baths have taken over TikTok with over a billion views. But does the science back up the hype? Discover what cold plunging can and cannot do for your health.

Maya Chen examines the research behind popular longevity supplements from NMN to omega-3s. Discover which anti-aging compounds have real evidence and which fall short.

From smart rings to AI-powered apps, the sleep tech industry is booming. Discover how wearables, smart mattresses, and digital therapeutics are transforming how we sleep.

Groundbreaking 2025 research reveals how trillions of gut microbes influence mental health. Discover the science behind the gut-brain axis and new treatments.

From office sanctuaries to luxury resorts, digital detox zones are the hottest wellness trend of 2025. Discover why going phone-free is the new luxury.