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For many of us, working from home during COVID-19 has meant we are spending a lot of time on video meeting applications like Zoom. But to some, having giant heads staring at them up close for long periods can be really off-putting. Why are online meetings more tiring than face-to-face ones? Hear what Studio Plus hosts have to say on this.

People in many countries are wearing masks while shopping, meeting friends and to medical appointments. Do masks hide our emotions? Will the emotions of the people we encounter be harder to decode when a mask is covering the bottom half of their faces? Hear Ningjing and Tony’s discussion about an expert’s perspective.

Tennis fans! Listen up! New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo said the U.S. Open will be held as scheduled in New York City, but without fans. Are you excited about the news? Who do you look forward to seeing play? Do you have concerns over COVID-19? Hear the discussion from Studio Plus hosts Li Ningjing and Tony Reid.

Harvard is dropping its requirements that students submit their SAT or ACT standardized test scores to apply to be part of the Class of 2025 due to the coronavirus pandemic. What will this mean for undergraduate candidates? Studio Plus hosts discuss.

The 93rd Oscars have been delayed by two months to April 25, 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is the first time in 40 years the Academy Awards have been rescheduled. What changes will be made to the film’s biggest night and what does the pandemic mean for the Oscars? Studio Plus hosts discuss.

Celebrities are known for doing some outrageous and frivolous things. Some celebs have even trademarked things like catch phrases and the names of their children. What’s the idea behind these strange trademark trends? Take a listen to what Studio Plus hosts have to say.

Chinese people normally steam buns instead of baking cakes at home. But now baking has taken the Internet by storm, as people stay at home during the pandemic and look for ways to relax and fill the spare time. As a result, baking utensils are growing in popularity on e-commerce platforms. Find out more on Studio Plus.

An increasing number of Britons are now watching China-related content. China Hour, a program broadcast on Sky TV, has hit record-high viewing figures in Britain during the lockdown, as it offers viewers a window into the Oriental country and its culture. History of the Great Wall, Furniture Chinese Style, The Legend of Bruce Lee, Chinese Garden, Tea: Story of a Leaf (UK localized version), as well as new programs, such as Secrets of China, have all grown in popularity. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong Province, recently held the world's first livestream e-commerce festival to "show and sell" millions of diversified commodities. The three-day festival featured upwards of 200,000 livestreams showing a variety of goods. Studio+ hosts Nillah Niyakoa and Li Ningjing discuss.

Spot any "more-than-usual" wildlife creeping around your neighborhood lately? The lockdowns in Europe have led to an emergence of wildlife throughout cities in the continent. Find out more on Studio Plus.