As simple plot twists and instant gratification no longer suffice to retain viewers, China’s short-form drama sector is entering a period of deep structural adjustment. By mid-2024, the number of ...

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New 'zentropy theory' based on quantum mechanics could unlock seemingly impossible electronic devices made with transparent ...

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In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

Have you ever felt like you’re spending your life trying to live up to others’ expectations? Well, you might want to give the funeral theory a read. The “funeral theory” has been trending across ...

Abstract: Modeling trajectories in cigarette smoking prevalence, initiation and quitting for populations and subgroups of populations is important for policy planning and evaluation. This paper ...

In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.