Studio Plus

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Studio Plus episodes

  • High online tutor salaries attract grads
    In recently years, more and more graduate job seekers have been turning to the emerging online education sector for job opportunities and this year the trend is no different. Led by those who have graduated from prestigious universities in the country, this new trend appears to be gaining momentum. What is fueling this trend? Find out with Studio Plus.
    19 min
  • Is he your favorite kind of teacher?
    September 10th marks Teachers’ Day in China, a day to celebrate and thank teachers all over the country. A Beijing science teacher has won nationwide acclaim for his online videos where he employs mathematics and physics to solve daily complications like understanding fixed morgage rates, pointing out where aliens might be, and even how to find your soulmate . Find out if he would be your favorite teacher together with Studio Plus.
    14 min
  • How an alter ego empowers you?
    Have you ever imagined that you are a superhero, so you wouldn't be afraid of speaking in public? It is called "The Batman Effect" by psychologists and has been used by Beyoncé and Adele to gain self-confidence by imagining themselves to be either 'Sasha Fierce' or 'Sasha Carter.' Could this work for you? Find out more on Studio Plus.
    14 min
  • Tianjin bolsters eco-city through AI technology
    In the Keppel Season Height Community in Tianjin, a coastal city of northeast China, you can get a glimpse into the future. The zone is full of artificial intelligence technology, smart facial recognition, falling object detection, trash classification, running exercise recording, 5G, and robot servants. Find out more on Studio Plus.
    14 min
  • Wearable tech to track students triggers complaints
    Would you like to be tracked by wearable tech on campus? Probably not. As hundreds of thousands of students arrive back on campuses across the U.S., college administrators are greeting them with a variety of methods to monitor behavior and discourage large gatherings. At Oakland University in Detroit, a plan to mandate all students wear trackable BioButtons was changed to "strongly recommend" after student complaints. Find out more on Studio Plus.
    19 min
  • What if your car could fly?
    A Japanese company has announced the completion of a manned flight of its electrical vertical takeoff and landing machine. Experts however say there's still more to be done on the technology side. Needless to say, this will be a very expensive Personal Air Landing Vehicle. Meanwhile, will there be special roads or flight-paths for flying automobiles? Find out more as Studio Plus hosts discuss.
    12 min
  • KFC suspends "It's finger lickin' good!" tagline during pandemic
    KFC has suspended its 64-year old "It's finger lickin' good!" slogan, saying it seems a little "off" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this a necessary move? Will KFC's consumers now move to eat the fried chicken with cutlery, or is it just another marketing campaign as branded by some members of the online community? Studio Plus hosts share their thoughts.
    8 min

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