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What's it like to live on Mars and grow your own potatoes like what Matt Damon did in the Martian? How do you maintain a physical fitness routine on Mars? Join us on Studio Plus as we speak with CGTN reporter Yiqiu who recently visited a Mars Base while travelling along the Lanzhou-Haikou Expressway.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in southwest China's Sichuan Province will begin operations this week. It will be the largest airport in the region and will help the city become an integrated international transport hub linking China with Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Find out more on Studio Plus.

How long would it take to build a model of Beijing's Forbidden City using only Lego? It appears that a guy from Guangdong knows the answer, as he has just completed the project. Tune in to Studio Plus to hear his story.

Three Chinese astronauts, also known as taikonauts, are now stationed in the core module of China's space station about 400 kilometers above Earth. They are going to spend three months on board. What will their meals be every day? Find out more on Studio Plus.

The world's first "Zootopia" movie-based theme park is currently under construction at Shanghai Disney Resort. Learn more about the new attractions with Studio Plus.

Summer vacation is just weeks away for Chinese students. Parents in Shanghai are busy signing their kids up for various summer camps. What will they be like for the kids this year? Tune in to Studio Plus to find out.

The '618' shopping extravaganza, which is held annually in China on June 18, has already started, with pre-sales beginning on May 24. Follow Studio Plus to get an insight into how Chinese consumers spend their money during this mid-year shopping spree.

Consumption in Shanghai saw vigorous growth during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Aside from purchasing the traditional festival food zongzi, on what else are Chinese consumers spending their money? Find out more with Studio Plus.

A Tencent Video report says Chinese TV shows are seeing a rise in popularity overseas, propelled by hit costume dramas. Find out why with Studio Plus.

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday that has been observed annually for over 2,000 years in China. This year it falls on June 14th. Follow Studio Plus to learn more about this important Chinese holiday.

June 12th is World Cultural & Natural Heritage Day and China has a long list of attractions on many travelers' bucket lists. Have you ever had a chance to explore any of China's hidden gems? Check out Studio Plus to find out more!

"The Untamed", or "Chen-Qing-Ling" in Chinese, has become the latest Chinese online drama to draw the attention of African viewers. Tune in to Studio Plus to find out why these shows are becoming more popular across Africa.

A futurologist predicts that our homes will one day be fully operated by a computer. It will include a smart toilet that monitors for any signs of illness, such as cancer, and a smart wardrobe that can also fold your clothes. Find out more on Studio Plus.

June 8th marks World Oceans Day. In China, coral reef protection is the focus of this year's event. And awareness is being raised over their importance for many marine species. Professor Li Xiubao from the College of Marine Sciences of Hainan University uses volcanic rocks to stabilize the fragmented coral reefs, which has earned a national invention patent. Find out more on Studio Plus.

China's first home-made virtual student recently enrolled at Tsinghua University. What's "she" like and what can they do? What will this unusual student be learning at this prestigious university? Tune in to Studio Plus to find out.

According to the Ministry of Education in China, more than 70 countries and regions incorporated the Chinese language into their national education system by the end of 2020. The Chinese-language proficiency exam HSK was taken 3 million times in the same year. Why are more people worldwide looking to study Chinese? Find out more on Studio Plus.

If you were test driving a new car from a commendable brand that had great gas mileage, and was very affordable......but it wasn't in the right color, would you still buy it? Tune in to Studio Plus for a fun discussion on how crucial color is to consumers.

As families celebrate Children's Day in China, a scramble for the family trip market is underway. Travel agencies, hotels and theme parks are putting in more effort to attract customers. Tune in to Studio Plus for more details.

"Friends: The Reunion," also known as "The One Where They Get Back Together," not only attracted a huge audience on HBO, but also made plenty of Chinese fans happy. Within just a few hours, the hashtag "Friends" accumulated 1.13 billion views on the Twitter-like platform Sina Weibo. Why does the American sitcom have such a large fan base in China? Find out more on Studio Plus.

Instagram and Facebook have announced new options for hiding likes on posts. You can choose whether to see them on other users' posts, as well as whether others can see them on your posts. Would you switch likes on or off? Share with us your opinion on Studio Plus!

Three companies, including e-commerce giant JD.com and the autonomous driving vehicle producer Neolix, have obtained permits to run their unmanned delivery vehicles on designated open roads in Beijing. Join Studio Plus to find out more about these vehicles.

"Elf's ear" is the name given to a newly emerging beauty trend introduced by beauty-obsessed gurus on Chinese online platforms such as Sina Weibo. It has recently become the target of criticism for promoting unhealthy standards of beauty and increasing women's anxiety about their appearance. Join Studio Plus to find out why some netizens are upset about the trend.

Do you want the right to disconnect after work? Countries have long been trying to enact laws to give workers the right to log off, but some fear there is no realistic way that the rules can help a newly flexible workforce. Find out more on Studio Plus.

May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity. The 2021 slogan is "We're part of the solution". Tune in to Studio Plus to learn the story of a man who has spent years replenishing stocks of rare fish in the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway.

The pandemic exposed a shortage of digital skills in retailing in the U.S. Tens of thousands of retail workers were laid off a year ago as COVID-19-related restrictions required chains to close stores temporarily. Many have been rehired, but the jobs they are returning to aren't always the jobs they left. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Employees at some of the largest and most well-known companies in the U.S. would rather permanently work from home than get a $30,000 a year raise. Why is that? Find out more on Studio Plus.

Do you feel your age or are you forever 21? A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed over three-quarters of those over 40 feel seven years younger than they really are and nearly half refuse to admit they are aging. But when do they face the reality that they are getting older? Find out more on Studio Plus.

As countries across Europe ease their months-long lockdowns, travel agencies are seeing a surge in the number of flight searches and bookings. Join Studio Plus to find out the hottest summer holiday destinations for Europeans this year.

A dog's bad breath can sometimes be worse than its bite - but scientists believe they have found a cure. A team from the University of Arizona have designed a harmless strain of bacteria that eliminates the foul smell for up to two hours. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Humans have become so dependent on smartphones in our everyday lives that they are 'becoming our homes,' according to a new study into their use and impact. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Since ancient times, Chinese people have spoken of the difficulty traveling on roads in Sichuan Province. But what's it like traveling there today? Find out with Studio Plus as we speak to Yang Xinmeng who has been driving along the Rongchang Expressway that links the province with the Tibet Autonomous Region in west China.

Do you trust the 'pay-by-palm' method? Amazon has rolled out the biometric technology at its Go store in New York City that lets customers purchase items with a simple wave of the hand. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Are you addicted to buying products and never using them? Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) is characterized by psychologists and clinicians as excessive buying behavior that leads to distress or impairment. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Too much optimism can derail projects and even put your health at risk, according to experts. However, the right amount can propel you towards success. Are you an optimistic or pessimistic person? Find out more on Studio Plus.

China's consumption has almost recovered to post-pandemic levels, with many people traveling across the country during the five-day holiday. Find out more on Studio Plus.

A study shows that 'manly' men make better dads. Masculine traits, including competitiveness and adventurousness, are linked to stronger parenting skills. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Shanghai has released new non-motor vehicle regulations mandating that electric bike riders must wear a helmet and all non-motor vehicle riders are banned from using digital devices while riding. Why is it being called the 'strictest non-motor vehicles regulation'? Will it be effective? Studio Plus discusses it.

Would you pay just 98 yuan, or $15, to travel to an unknown destination? That's the offer being advertised by one Chinese online travel platform. Tune in to Studio Plus to find out what it's like to travel in this fashion and why it's catching on in China.

Sitting at a desk near a window can make you more focused and productive at work compared to sitting by a wall, claims a UK study. Do you prefer a private cubicle space without a window or a desk near a window? Find out more on Studio Plus.

A driverless electric concept car is capable of vacuuming pollution emitted by other vehicles as it drives along. It also has a dining-room style compartment. Join Studio Plus to find out what other futuristic features it has.

A growing number of young fathers in China are choosing to be stay-at-home dads. What challenges do they face and how do they feel about their choices? Tune in to Studio Plus to find out.

Amazon recently opened its first-ever hair salon. The store has an AR system that enables customers to test how a displayed product will look on them before being used. Find out more on Studio Plus.

By listening to the music through headphones, some Shanghai residents are making square dancing are little less disruptive for their neighbors. Do you find the sight of a dancers performing together in silence rather strange? Find out more on Studio Plus.

When reading, do you prefer a paper book or a mobile device? For World Book and Copyright Day, we are looking at how the Chinese digital reading market is growing rapidly. Find out more on Studio Plus.

A surveillance camera in Sichuan Province has captured rare footage of a fierce panda brawl. While viewers are entertained by the "ungentlemanly" behavior of the participants, experts say this indicates the strong fecundity of the wild panda population. Join Studio Plus for more fun details of this 17-minute-long panda fight.

Scientists have created a Digital Albert Einstein who can answer questions about science and his groundbreaking theories with the physicist's German accent and dry sense of humor. What do you think of the ethics behind digital humans? Find out more on Studio Plus.

An industrial report says China will overtake the United States to become the world's largest market for smart home devices by the end of 2024. What has contributed to China's booming market? Join Studio Plus to learn more.

Instead of cooks in the kitchen, China's famous hot pot restaurant Haidilao now uses robots to prepare food and deliver food to the tables. With a tablet computer menu, diners can choose from 10,000 varieties of hot pot flavors. Let's follow Studio Plus to go to Shanghai and take a closer look.

Engineers have created a creepy prototype webcam that is shaped just like the human eye. Called Eyecam, it attaches to the front of a computer monitor and can look left and right - and even blinks - while tracking the face of everybody during a video call. Would you use such a device? Find out more on Studio Plus.

Professional organizers can better arrange physical spaces and items to maximize order and efficiency. More and more Chinese are using this service. Join Studio Plus to find out more about this promising new profession.

Paid study rooms are gaining popularity in China. Studio Plus finds out who the users are and why they need such spaces.