What nitrogen is getting up to in permafrost soils may exert great feedback on climate change, which overturns what researchers have long believed, according to a Sino-German joint study. Nitrogen is a constituent part of nitrous oxide (N2O) — an often overlooked greenhouse gas — and there is a vast amount of nitrogen stored in ...
Many ancient cultures had a set of values that initiated specific periods of an individual’s life — when you entered adolescence, when you married, when you had a child, and when you entered middle age. At every step, Chinese scholars had to prove themselves worthy of that stage. There were things you needed to do ...
Having surpassed Kaohsiung in 2017, Taichung is Taiwan’s second-largest city. With a more favorable climate than Taipei, Taichung is often called “the most livable city in Taiwan.” There’s so much to do in this metropolitan area with its large swaths of surrounding countryside. So where shall we start? Interesting places to visit in Taichung Rainbow ...
In March, director Philippa Lowthorpe, acclaimed for the British TV series Three Girls, released her latest movie, Misbehaviour. Starring Keira Knightley, the movie follows the events of the 1970 Miss World competition that had to deal with racism and feminism. Synopsis Keira plays one of the central characters, Sally Alexander. Having strong views about women’s ...
What is a concept store? It’s a retail outlet that sells a unique collection of products based on a theme designed by the brand. They’re mostly done to showcase curated stuff that appeals to a niche audience who is seeking a particular lifestyle. They focus on the experience rather than pure sales. Successful concept stores ...
Job interviews are always better handled when you properly prepare yourself. You anticipate every oddball question that could be thrown at you until one seemingly innocent question throws you off track: “Tell me a bit about yourself.” Well, you know, I’m the best guy for the job, and I need this job so bad. You ...
A new study has revealed that almost 13,000 tons of microfibers, equivalent to two rubbish trucks every day, are being released into European marine environments every year — but this could be reduced by as much as 30 percent if we made a small change to our laundry habits. The findings have been published in ...
The Chinese government has been referring to their own soldiers as “wimps” and “dangerously corrupt.” While the world looks with fear at the massive Chinese army and its incredible defense expansion, apparently the Chinese do not have the same level of awe. Let’s explore a few of the reasons and try to understand the People’s ...
YouTube users recently noticed something weird regarding the comment section. Whenever they posted something criticizing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the comments were removed. After this issue garnered media attention, YouTube claimed that such deletions occurred due to an “error” and that it had been rectified. Deleting comments Comments that contained Chinese words equivalent to ...
Filial piety is one of the most important aspects of the lives of the ancient Chinese. The traditional Chinese character xiao ” 孝 ” is a combination of the character of an elder person being carried by the son (Zi) becoming 孝 and illustrates the concept of the younger ones helping their elders. The following ...
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