How Much Daily Earphone Use Is Too Much? An In-Depth Look at Earphones and Hearing DamageHow long do you wear your earphones each day? Enjoying music on your commute, attending online meetings at work, listening to podcasts during workouts, even relying on white noise to fall asleep earphones have become an indispensable part of modern life, offering convenience and entertainment. However, have we considered the immense pressure our ears are under as a result of this convenience? Earphones, once cherished companions, are gradually transforming into potential health threats, all potentially stemming from "overuse...

The Artemis Program: Delays, Bottlenecks, and a Race to the MoonThe United States' ambitious Artemis program, aiming for a return to the Moon, has been plagued by repeated delays, sparking concerns in the American media about falling behind in a potential space race with China. The program, encompassing rockets, spacecraft, and even spacesuits, faces significant setbacks, lagging far behind its initial timeline...

Cai Guoqiang's Drone Fireworks Show Turns into a "Dumpling Drop": Thousands of Drones Crash, a Star-Studded Night of Unexpected EventsOn December 8th, Cai Guoqiang's highly anticipated large-scale drone fireworks show unfolded amidst much excitement. Numerous celebrities, including Lin Gengxin, Zhao Liying, Ouyang Nana, and Dou Jingtong, attended the event to witness the spectacle...

Akse County's Giant Tower Concentrated Solar Power Plant: How "Sunflowers" on the Gobi Desert Illuminate the Night?Located in Akse County, Jiuquan City, at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor, a recently grid-connected tower concentrated solar power (CSP) project, the largest single-unit project under construction in China, has begun operation. Situated on a Gobi Desert plateau nearly 3,000 meters above sea level, with temperatures plummeting to -15, this project utilizes advanced technology to convert the desert's abundant solar energy into a continuous supply of electricity, even at night, opening new avenues for green energy utilization...

China's Chip Exports Surpass $1 Trillion: The Story Behind a Landmark VictoryIn 2023, China's chip exports exceeded one trillion yuan (approximately $140 billion USD) for the first time, marking a landmark victory in the global chip industry. CCTV reports show that in the first ten months of the year, exports reached 931 billion yuan, averaging approximately 93 billion yuan per month...

Why Asking About Shipping Insurance Gets You Blocked: A Veteran Online Store Owner's True StoryA recent online post complaining about being blocked by a store's customer service for asking about shipping insurance sparked widespread discussion. What's really going on? A store owner with over a decade of experience shares the truth behind this phenomenon and the immense pressure shipping insurance puts on businesses...

Shandong Factory Waste Enters Jiangsu: Frequent Use of Nickel Slag in Lianyungang Concrete Raises Safety ConcernsThe addition of nickel slag to concrete is not unknown in the construction industry. With accelerating urbanization and dwindling natural sand resources, relatively inexpensive nickel slag is increasingly used as a substitute...

Online Purchase of "Cashmere Sweaters" Turns Out to Be "Wool Sweaters"? A Suzhou Consumer's Struggle for Redress and an Examination of E-commerce Platform ResponsibilityRecently, Mr. Qi, a resident of Suzhou, purchased two sweaters labeled as "100% cashmere" from an e-commerce platform...

The Astonishing Regenerative Capacity of Starlet Sea Anemones: Homeostasis Driving Bodily ReshapingEvery organism on Earth's dynamic stage is a minor miracle. Humans maintain a comfortable internal temperature of around 37C thanks to the remarkable process of homeostasis...

China's Semiconductor Exports Surpass $1 Trillion: Growth Despite US SanctionsThe global semiconductor industry has become a focal point of intense competition among nations in recent years. Despite escalating US sanctions targeting Chinese chip manufacturing, China's semiconductor market has demonstrated remarkable growth...

Tencent Travel Services partners with Tangshan Municipal Government to launch "Nearby Jobs" gig market function, boosting employment in TangshanOn December 5th, Tencent Travel Services officially announced its collaboration with the Tangshan Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the Tangshan Lubu District Government, and the Tangshan branch of China Post, to launch the "Nearby Jobs" gig market function in Tangshan City. Powered by the "Youhuo" (meaning "have work") platform, which provides technical and operational support, this marks Tangshan as the second city in China, following Jiangmen in Guangdong Province, to experience this convenient employment service...

Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Investigation Details, Demands Inspector General InvestigationMicrosoft has formally accused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of inappropriately leaking details of its antitrust investigation into the company's cybersecurity, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence businesses, and has requested an investigation by the FTC's Inspector General. This follows a Bloomberg News report, subsequently confirmed by multiple other media outlets, that the FTC is conducting a broad investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing and software licensing businesses, cybersecurity services, and AI products...