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Two become one: A closer look at one of Geng Xue’s artworks for “Mr. Sea.” CAFA Art Info describes “Mr. Sea” as “a combination of painting, sculpture, photography and other media.”
Realistic Artworks, Real Feat: New Award Affirms Geng Xue’s Artistry

Artist Geng Xue received Prize Yishu 8 China, an award given to those engaged in China’s emerging art scene. Geng’s artworks are presently on exhibit until April 28 at the former Sino-French University in Beijing.

The rise of online literature in China has made it possible for online writers to earn more than traditional authors as the annual China Writers Rich List shows.
China Writers Rich List 2015 Shows Fantasy Author Jiang Nan Leading Again

In terms of royalties, Chinese writer Jiang Nan (birth name Yang Zhi) topped the China Writers Rich List for 2015 as the wealthiest with 32 million yuan ($4.9 million), the Global Times reported.

Remarried couples in Beijing can now have additional children, thanks to a new law the city passed.
Young Chinese Children Get Insufficient Sleep, Study Finds

In China, children from ages 7-16 are most likely to stay up late surfing the Internet, according to a World Sleep Day survey.

The government has been intensifying its efforts to revive China's indigenous culture, from Peking Opera to calligraphy writing.
Journal ‘Chinese Calligraphy Studies’ Comes Back After Eight-year Hiatus

First issued in 1979, the academic journal "Chinese Calligraphy Studies" has recently returned after an eight-year hiatus. This comes amid the revival of everything ancient, including calligraphy writing.

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In this photo illustration the facebook logo is reflected in the eye of a girl on February 3, 2008 in London, England.
Heavy users of social media more likely to be depressed

A new study shows that people who heavily use and spend most of their time in social media are more likely to suffer from depression compared to those who check less. The new findings could help clinical and public health interventions to tackle depression in the future.

Milly, a 13-week-old kitten waits with her brother Charlie (L) to be re-homed at The Society for Abandoned Animals Sanctuary in Sale, Manchester.
Cat parasite makes humans very angry? Study on explosive rage disorder explains

A new study revealed that a parasite found in cat litter boxes is connected to the explosive rage disorder in humans. People who are prone to getting sudden fits of rage might be under the influence of toxoplasmosis.

A young woman samples freshly brewed cappuccino at Bonanza Coffee Roasters on Jan. 24, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
Pregnant women drinking caffeine affects miscarriage risk

Women are more likely to miscarry if they drink more than two cups of coffee per day in the early weeks of pregnancy, a new study shows. Researchers have also found out that multivitamin use can reduce the chances of miscarriage if taken before conception.

Tang Xianzu is known as the Shakespeare of China.
Fuzhou to Commemorate 400th Anniversary of Tang Xianzu

Fuzhou is set to host a series of celebrations in 2016 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Tang Xianzu, according to an announcement by city mayor Zhang Hongxing during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday. The city is Tang's hometown.

They say that people eat with their eyes first: A sample of hanjeongsik (full-course meal) arranged meticulously. By the looks of it, Koreans love vegetables.
North, South, Go Pick! Tasting Korean Fare in Beijing

Chinese longing to have a taste of Korean cuisine can head to Beijing’s Koreatown, Wangjing or to other spots in Chaoyang District. Diners may want to try Haedanghwa, Huo Lu Huo, Silver Bank and Tan Tan Da Lu to order different kinds of Korean dishes and to grill a variety of Korean barbecue.

Meditation not only calms the mind but also eases chronic pain, study claims.
Meditation is better and safer way to relieve chronic pain, study says

Chronic back pain is one of the most common health complaints of about 65 million Americans. Most of the patients have resorted and relied on painkillers to ease their discomforts but unfortunately, even them most expensive brands do not totally work.

A biologist works on putting blood on iron plates to feed the females of the nursery that produces genetically modified mosquitoes on February 11, 2016 in Campinas, Brazil.
Warmer weather may help Zika virus spread to 50 U.S. cities: Scientists

Scientists have warned that with the temperatures soaring, 50 cities in the United States are vulnerable to Zika virus spread this year.

Actress Emma Stone attends The Ninth Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at 548 West 22nd Street on November 13, 2012 in New York City.
Blondes are not really dumb: Science

Science has proven that blondes are not really dumb. Researchers have unveiled new evidence to prove the joke wrong.

Milk being poured to a glass.
Pennsylvania farm raw milk linked to listeria outbreak; CDC advise public to avoid products

New evidence has been uncovered that links a deadly listeria outbreak back in 2014. It is connected to raw milk from a Pennsylvania farm.

The graph shows the leading causes of premature deaths in autism
Autism: Study reveals why autistics have lower mortality rate

Researchers warned the public that people with autism have been found to have shorter life span compared to the rest of the population. The experts discovered that due to the likelihood of epilepsy and suicide among the autistic individuals, their life clock ticks faster than normal. Their life was said to be shorter by 12 to 30 years.

The test notes were said to be left by maintenance staff.
Zhejiang Woman Withdraws Test Notes Instead of Real Yuan from Local ATM

A woman from China’s eastern province of Zhejiang was left a couple of hundreds short after she withdrew three pieces of paper from an ATM in Jiaxing instead of her hard-earned money.

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