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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.