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Pollution and Skin Redness: What's the Connection?

March 13, 2025

Air pollution, especially the tiny particles known as PM2. 5, is a big deal for our health. But what about our skin? Researchers in Taiwan wanted to find out if these tiny particles could cause skin redness. They focused on two age groups: adults aged 20-59 and seniors over 60. The study in

politics

Taiwan's Tense Dance with China and the U. S.

March 11, 2025

Taiwan finds itself in a delicate situation. China's military spending is on the rise, with a nearly $250 billion increase this year alone. This boost is part of China's ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and assert its territorial claims, including those over Taiwan. China views Taiwan as

science

Taiwan's Quantum Leap: Unraveling B Meson Decays

March 5, 2025

Taiwan has been making waves in the world of particle physics. The island nation has been busy exploring the mysteries of B meson decays, a complex process that involves the decay of particles known as B mesons. These particles are fascinating because they can help scientists understand the fundamen

health

Small Towns vs. Big Cities: Who's Better at Healthcare?

February 27, 2025

Ever wondered if small towns or big cities do a better job with healthcare? Well, buckle up, because we're diving into a fascinating study that looked at 21 medical institutions in Taiwan from 2015 to 2019. The goal was to figure out how well these places balanced delivering medical services and mai

politics

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan: What's the Deal for China?

February 13, 2025

Trump's administration has been making some big moves in the Ukraine conflict. They've started to accept that Ukraine might not join NATO and won't return to its pre-2014 borders. This shift in focus from Europe to China is a big deal. The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, made it clear that the

politics

Weather Worries and World Worries

February 13, 2025

Across the United States, winter weather is causing major travel chaos. Thousands of flights are canceled or delayed, and millions of people are under flood alerts on the West Coast. Meanwhile, snow and ice are still hitting several central and eastern states. This is not the only issue on the tabl

entertainment

Berry Festival, Taiwan looks at a stage across a globe

February 12, 2025

Taichung, Taiwan, got a great opportunity this year. The Berlin film festival had some big news for the country. Fires got started to celebrate this year as Taiwan's films are ready to charge in. Time to discuss art and learn something about culture from Taiwan. Dropping some of

technology

TSMC's Big Move: Pushing Semiconductor Limits

February 7, 2025

Taiwan is becoming the hub for semiconductors in the world. TSMC, a huge player in the semiconductor industry, is planning to make things even bigger with a new "Giga Fab" in Taiwan. The company is aiming to make a massive 1nm chip which is crazy to think about! This isn't just about making small

health

HIV, Blood Sugar, and Age: Surprising Trends in Taiwan

February 7, 2025

In a bustling medical center in Northern Taiwan, a thought-provoking study brought attention to metabolic syndrome among those living with HIV. This study didn't just look at one factor, but dug deep into multiple aspects. The study hoped to shine a light on what puts people with HIV at ris

politics

Taiwan's Defense Budget Freeze: Politics vs. Preparedness

January 30, 2025

In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically rule