Sinologist and translator Mai Ashour cited that the similartiies between China and Egypt are the main reasons why the former's literature has seen rising popularity in the latter. She also noted the pivotal role of Mo Yan's feat as the first Chinese author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Colorado's edible cannabis products might soon include a label with a red "THC" stop sign, based on the draft of new rules released on August 11, Tuesday by state regulators of marijuana. If passed, the regulations could affect a wide array of products including THC-infused granolas, cookies, brownies, and sodas. In addition, the Western state may ban the term "candy" on edible pot treats, even if they are sweets such as gummy bears or lollipops.
After being inactive in showbiz for more than 20 years, Brigitte Lin is back via Hunan TV's reality show, “Up Idol.” Her last movie was shown in 1994, and she stopped acting after getting married in the same year.
Study shows that some smokers wanted to quit smoking but most of the time they failed to get through with it. Scientists from different universities in the United States discovered bacteria called pseudomonas putida that can help people to quit smoking without avoiding the use of the cigarette..
Kim Kardashian West, a reality TV star and social media personality, received a warning letter from the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 11, Tuesday. It asked the 34-year-old model to take down an Instagram post that promoted a morning sickness drug that treats the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. The medication pills' possible risks to the expected baby and pregnant mother were not listed.
According to a new Facebook research, the go-to e-laughter expression for almost half (51.4 percent) of the people in their dataset is "haha," followed by the emoji at 33.7 percent, the "hehe" (12.7%), and lastly, the "lol," which is used by a little less than two percent.
One episode of the popular dating show “If You Are the One” (“Fei Cheng Wu Rao”) showed the male contestants checking out the bust measurement of the female contestants. The men consider bust measurement as a criterion when choosing a potential date.
University researchers have discovered in a new study that the brains of epilepsy patients respond differently to particular music types than people without the cognitive condition. They discovered that relaxing music therapy such as jazz by John Coltrane or classical by Amadeus Mozart helped to prevent epileptic seizures.
For those who thought the ways in which social media users express laughter was meaningless, should think again according to a new study published by social network giant Facebook.
Although many sexting studies have focused on teenagers' sex texting habits, new research shows that the activity is also quite common among adults. Findings revealed that 88 percent of adults had sent at least one sexy text message through a smartphone or other mobile device, to a textmate.
People's moods and emotions can influence their taste buds. Recent research by Cornell University food scientists bared that emotional eating tends to occur more during moments when people are not feeling upbeat or perceive real-life events rather unpleasantly.
The majority of nutritionists and health experts usually stress the need to eat less in order to reduce calories and fat to combat weight gain and obesity, with regular exercise being a secondary method. This is especially true for "empty calories" such as in sugary soft drinks. However, a recent newspaper article reveals that many researchers who blame the United States' sedentary lifestyle instead of unhealthy diets receive major financial support from Coca-Cola.
More and more Chinese parents are sending their children to study abroad at a younger age, usually in the form of summer camps in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
Based on survey statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than four million adults in the United States admitted that they sometimes drink and drive. However, the actual number of Americans who engage in drunk driving while under the influence or intoxicated could be higher since some people might not confess to drinking and driving.
Findings of a new study by the Pew Research Center show that over half of United States teens are making new friends through social network sites or video game forums on the Internet rather than in real life. However, most of the friendships usually remain virtual, and only one-fifth of the teenagers eventually meet their online buddies in person.
