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第1957期:Paris bans rental e-scooters

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few weeks, the estimated 15,000 e-scooters run by the three operating companies have been gradually withdrawn, mostly bei...

第1956期:Package holidays

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure most of us enjoy going on holiday. It's a break from the routine and a chance to jet off somewhere with friends or family. This mig...

第1955期:Strange-looking Tomato Can Still Be Tasty

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the time of year when many gardeners are harvesting tomatoes. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently reported about the ma...

第1954期:Poor quality university courses face limits on numbers in England

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These plans would see the Office for Students asked to limit the number of students universities could take on courses that had hi...

第1953期:In Costa Rica, Natural Farms Provide Refuge for Birds

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Small farms with natural trees and forests that block sunlight can provide a refuge for some bird populations, a study in Costa Rica found. For 18 yea...

第1952期:Study supports link between music and cognitive ability

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The physical and mental dexterity needed to master a musical instrument has long been associated with improved cognitive perf...

第1951期:France Bans iPhone Radiation, Belgium Considering Move

20 Sep 2023

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Belgium says it plans to study possible health risks from electromagnetic radiation release by Apple’s iPhone 12 smartphone. Belgium’s move comes ...

第1950期:Art, Culture of an Old New York Train Station

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first subway station in New York City was designed to be a masterpiece and was considered a “jewel in the crown” when it opened. The trains in...

第1949期:The amazing shipping container

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Look at many of the items around your home and some will probably have been imported from abroad by ship. Moving goods around the ...

第1948期:Experts Say a Common Cold Medicine is Ineffective

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

American government experts who studied a popular medicine used for colds say the drug is likely not effective and should not be taken by mouth. Sixte...

第1947期:How Gardeners Can Reduce Risk of Fire

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Invasive grasses might have played a part in the deadly wildfires that burned Lahaina, Hawaii recently. The grasses have taken over land that was once...

第1946期:Top A-level results fall, with steepest drop in England

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the second year in a row that the proportion of top grades has fallen. Around 27% of exams were graded A* or A. Tha...

第1945期:Rolling Stones Announce First New Album in 18 Years

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rolling Stones said this week that their first new collection of songs in almost 20 years comes out on October 20. The album will be called Hackne...

第1944期:Newly Discovered Comet Won't Return for 400 Years

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A newly discovered comet is passing through our solar system for the first time in more than 400 years. Scientists say star watchers across the Northe...

第1943期:Mystery boxes

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us know what it's like to get presents from friends. Whether it's for a birthday or other celebration, it's hard to beat the excitem...

第1942期:Wall squats and planks best at lowering blood pressure

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've never planked, it involves holding the starting position for a push-up. A wall squat requires you to hold a sitting position with your back ...

第1941期:AI can "safely" read breast cancer screening images

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is growing interest in how AI could transform healthcare. The idea of using it to help with breast cancer screening is one of the major areas of...

第1940期:West Point Time Capsule Contains More Than Just Dirt

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Officials at the U.S. Military Academy West Point in New York state recently opened a time capsule that is 195 years old live on the internet. The eve...

第1939期:Scientists: Maine’s Puffin Bird Population Is Recovering

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists studying the Atlantic puffin population off the coast of Maine say the birds are now recovering after suffering major losses in 2021.↳ At...

Air Pollution Now Considered Major Risk to Life Expectancy in South Asia

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new environmental report says rising air pollution across South Asia can cut life expectancy rates by up to five years.一份新的环境报...

第1938期:Super, Blue and Blood: A Guide to Different Full Moons

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sky watchers around the world were treated this month to two full moons, a supermoon and a blue moon. The American space agency NASA explains a s...

第1937期:New COVID-19 Variant Expands Internationally

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

International health officials are closely following a new version of COVID-19 as it spreads to more countries. The version, or variant, is called BA....

第1936期:Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For years, thousands of us have been pounding the pavements, trying to reach that magic goal of 10,000 steps a day to stay fi...

第1935期:Music festivals

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's summer, so it's a great time to be outdoors. One way of letting your hair down and enjoying the fresh air is to attend a music festival, whe...

第1934期:Doctors Remove Live Worm from Australian Woman’s Brain

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A brain doctor in Australia received a huge surprise during an operation on a patient’s brain last year: “Gosh, what is that, it’s moving. Take ...

第1933期:Scientists Surprised to Find Large Octopus Community

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Octopuses are not communal animals. Most live alone their entire lives.章鱼不是公共动物。 大多数人一生都独自生活。So, scientists ...

第1932期:India Successfully Lands Spacecraft on Moon

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

India became the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon on Wednesday. It also became the first country to land a space...

第1931期:Study Suggests Links Between Fracking, Health in Children

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three new studies suggest links between natural gas wells and cases of cancer, asthma and birth problems.三项新研究表明天然...

第1930期:The deep culture of elephants

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As well as impressive physical attributes, elephants have a rich cultural heritage, passed down through customs and soci...

第1929期:Authentic cuisine

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a result of trade, travel and migration, different cuisines have spread across the world. Many recipes, chefs and res...

第1928期:Young Chinese Turn to Online Streaming to Earn Money

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many young Chinese are increasingly turning to online streaming as a way to earn money while selling products for major companies. The job involves li...

第1927期:US Launches AI Competition to Protect Computer Systems

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United States has launched a competition for developing artificial intelligence (AI) to find and fix security issues in U.S. government infrastruc...

第1926期:Memory research wins Brain Prize

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How the brain actually holds memories was for years something that was too difficult to understand.多年来，大脑实际上如何保存记忆一直...

第1925期:Recent Record-breaking Mountain Climber Sets New Goal

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A mountain guide who recently climbed the world’s 14 tallest mountains in record time has set a new goal for himself. Tenjen Sherpa of Nepal says he...

第1924期:How to Help Your Garden Get Through the Heat

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Record-breaking heat is affecting plants in many places around the world. But gardening expert Jessica Damiano says selecting the right plants and a l...

第1923期:Worldcoin Draws Attention Due to Privacy Concerns

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Weeks after its international launch, Worldcoin is drawing the attention of officials around the world. Kenya’s government has gone so far as to shu...

第1922期:Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists have discovered fossils that might have belonged to the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. The blue whale holds the current record as th...

第1920期:Hawaii Wildfires Kill at Least 55, Recovery to Take Years

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wildfires on Hawaii’s island of Maui have killed at least 55 people and destroyed a historic town, officials said. The number of deaths is expected ...

第1919期:Most famous train' returns to tracks

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the moment steam enthusiasts have been waiting for: the moment Flying Scotsman, in its classic green livery, and with steam pouring from its c...

第1918期:Sea Ice in Antarctica Falls to Record Lows

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sea ice in the Antarctic area fell to a record low this year. The drop is a result of rising temperatures worldwide. And there is no quick fix to make...

第1917期:World Cup Money Is Life-changing for Some Players

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup received larger individual bonuses than those of the past. The increased earning...

第1916期:Humans and Neanderthals: An ancient love story

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ancient remains of a female Neanderthal found in a remote cave in the mountains of Siberia are the source of the latest revelations about the sex ...

第1915期:Why our brains love lists

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Productivity can be a struggle for many of us. Overflowing email inboxes, housework, social obligations – it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Howeve...

第1914期:Economists Wonder If Few or Many Will Benefit from AI

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout history, technological progress has brought new wealth but has not always improved people’s lives. Economists now say it is not clear whe...

第1913期:Game Maker Bans Use of AI in Artwork Design

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A major American game maker has banned designers from using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create artwork for its games. The company, Wizards o...

第1912期:New Data Shows Ocean Waves Getting Bigger, Stronger

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An ocean researcher at the University of California, San Diego says waves are getting bigger and stronger since 1970. There are also more “big wave ...

第1911期:Climate change to make flights longer

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flights coming from the US to Europe normally benefit from the powerful winds from the jet stream, which can boost speeds by up to 300 km/h. But this ...

第1910期:Japanese Railway Tests a System to Help Visitors

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Japanese railway operator, Seibu, is testing a special help desk for foreigners at one of the company’s busiest train stations.↳ Visitors who need...

第1909期:US Agency Permits Sesame to be Added to Foods

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently said that by law food makers are permitted to add sesame to their products. They also mu...

第1908期:How to stop mosquito bites

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is a great time of year – but, unfortunately, it's not just us humans that enjoy it. Mosquitos seem to make the most out of the season by bit...

第1907期:Researchers Believe Chinese Fossil Shows Mammal Attacking Dinosaur

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new fossil study by researchers from China and Canada suggests that ancient mammals may have attacked and eaten larger dinosaurs.中国和加拿大研...

In Japan, Silkworms, Crickets, Bugs Are on the Table

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More restaurants in Japan are offering bugs in their dishes.日本越来越多的餐馆在菜肴中加入虫子。On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takum...

第1906期:Catch Garden Pests, Diseases Early to Save Plants

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of the garden pests and diseases she has seen in her plants. The Associated Press writer suggests...

第1905期:GPS Data Could Predict Earthquakes Hours Ahead

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers say they have identified earth movement signals that could predict earthquakes up to two hours before they hit. The signals were recorded,...

第1904期:Torch Will Bring its Light to the 2024 Olympics

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic Games organizers in France presented the 2024 Olympic torch that will light the Summer Games in the country a year from now. In the ...

第1903期:NASA Offers Satellite Technology to Help Fight Amazon Deforestation

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The American space agency NASA has offered its satellite technology to Brazil to help identify destruction in the Amazon rainforest.美国宇航局向...

第1902期:Japan Places Export Ban on Some Computer Chips

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Japan recently put in place export controls on the latest microchip, or semiconductor, technologies. Observers said the move targets. Japan’s export...

第1901期:Deforestation attracts black rats

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While black rats have spread rapidly throughout the world over the past 400 years, they've tended to avoid mature forests, disliking the leafy floors ...

第1900期:AI Method Creates Six Language Versions of K-Pop Song

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A South Korean music production company is using a method of artificial intelligence (AI) to create different language versions of pop music songs. Th...

第1899期:Sneakers: sports shoes to fashion icons

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us wear trainers, or sneakers as they are called in American English. They might not seem like anything special, but these items of footwear h...

第1898期:Twitter Introduces New ‘X’ Logo to Replace Blue Bird

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Twitter owner Elon Musk has launched a new logo – the single letter “X” – to replace the social media service’s famous blue bird.T...

第1897期:The spread of the Zika virus

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since first being detected in Brazil less than a year ago, the Zika virus has spread like wildfire and has now been reported across Latin America. The...

第1896期:NASA’s James Webb Celebrates One Year of Science Discoveries

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The James Webb Space Telescope recently celebrated its first year in operation. During that time, the orbiting observatory – operated by the America...

第1895期:US Announces Program to Identify Safe Smart Devices

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a new program to identify smart devices that are better equipped to resist internet attac...

第1894期:Solar System's ninth planet?

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The idea that there might be a so-called Planet X moving in the distant reaches of the Solar System has been debated for more than 100 years. It's fal...

第1893期:How the seasons affect your sleep

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a long winter, the arrival of spring can be a welcome relief. The days grow longer, the temperatures increase, and the natural world around us c...

第1892期:New RSV Vaccine Approved for Children

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and young children against respiratory syncytial virus, or RS...

第1891期:Brazilian Cave Objects Suggest Earlier Arrival of Humans in Americas

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New research suggests humans lived in South America at the same time as giant sloths, big animals that disappeared thousands of years ago. The finding...

第1890期:Another Alzheimer's Drug Showing Promise

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug has been shown to slow patients’ worsening conditions, researchers reported Monday. The American drug compan...

第1889期:Huge canyon under the Antarctica?

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more than five decades scientists have been trying to draw an accurate map of what lies under the Antarctic ice sheet, which is more than 2.5 mile...

第1888期:Anthropocene: New Human Epoch

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since the middle of the 20th century, humans have had a very strong effect on planet Earth. These effects have included climate change, species loss a...

第1887期:New Handbook Highlights Ways to Develop Tech Ethically

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence technology is developing quickly. A new handbook aims to help technology developers make the best ethical decisions for the pu...

第1886期:Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The American Southwest is experiencing extremely high temperatures and that has health officials concerned. Along the U.S.-Mexico border, federal agen...

第1885期:Who is backpacking for?

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking? It's a type of travel that is low-cost and independent, often meaning no fixed plans regarding accommodat...

第1884期:Group Aims to Save ‘Critically Endangered’ Video Games

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A non-profit group that studies the history of video games estimates that about 87 percent of classic games have been lost over time. The estimate was...

第1883期:Parents have trouble taking kids off screens

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Action for Children questioned 2,000 parents and found that almost a quarter struggled to restrict their children's screen time. In comparison, only a...

Meta Launches Threads to Compete with Twitter

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People who are unhappy with the way businessman Elon Musk has been running Twitter now have a new social media service to consider.对商人埃隆·马...

第1882期:US Approves Drug to Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. officials gave full approval last week to Leqembi, a drug that moderately slows Alzheimer’s disease. The disease affects the brain causing memo...

第1881期:Scientists Observe Gravitational Waves Linked to Black Holes

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists say that, for the first time, they have observed gravitational waves caused by black holes and other huge space objects moving through the ...

第1880期:How music takes us back to our past

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's happened to all of us: a song comes on the radio, and we are immediately transported to a time in our past. But what is it that makes music so ef...

第1879期:Huge canyon under the Antarctica?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more than five decades scientists have been trying to draw an accurate map of what lies under the Antarctic ice sheet, which is more than 2.5 mile...

第1878期:Parents have trouble taking kids off screens

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Action for Children questioned 2,000 parents and found that almost a quarter struggled to restrict their children's screen time. In comparison, only a...

第1877期:Japanese Researchers Develop Wearable Robot Arms

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A team at Tokyo University is developing robotic arms that people can wear. The devices could find use in areas from creative expression to search and...

第1876期:Little-known Garden Supports US Nursery Industry

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Placed among the busy streets of Washington, D.C. is a large public garden that many Americans have never heard of. The U.S. National Arboretum includ...

第1875期:Eating your five-a-day

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know about the benefits of a healthy diet. 'We are what we eat', so some say. But sometimes our busy lives mean our healthy intentions slip, an...

第1874期:Oldest message in bottle found

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The message in a bottle had been lost for more than a century, bobbing along the waves before Marianne Winkler stumbled across it as she was strolling...

第1873期:Companies Seek to Profit from Old EV Batteries

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A number of companies have been established to provide a second life for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. But industry experts say such...

第1872期:Gardens Can Suffer From Smoky Air, Too

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wildfire season has begun in many places around the world. The dangerous smoke wildfires produce can spread far and wide. It blocks sunlight, poisons ...

第1871期:Dogs can read canine emotions

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to feel empathy is built into the human brain. We smile or laugh almost instantly in response to others. Until now this ability was though...

第1870期:Europe Prepares to Launch Spacecraft to Observe Dark Side

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a spacecraft designed to study the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy across far reaches ...

第1869期:Cancer – not down to chance

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's long been known that giving up cigarettes, reducing alcohol intake and avoiding sunburn can reduce the chances of getting certain types of cancer...

第1868期:Stonehenge Welcomes 8,000 for Summer Solstice

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Around 8,000 people gathered Wednesday around prehistoric Stonehenge in Britain to observe the summer solstice. Many wore colorful clothing and even a...

第1867期:COP21: The economics behind climate change

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiators here are, in effect, discussing the shape of a new world order. The old rich-versus-poor divisions are now much more complex.实际上，谈...

第1866期:How multilingual dreams are connected to language learning

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is often said that if we dream in a foreign language, it's a sign that we are making progress in learning that language. But is it true? Before we ...

第1865期:Air Quality Devices Collect DNA from Environment

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new study has found that devices used to measure air quality in the environment also take in DNA material from the local area. Scientists say this c...

第1864期:Banking with apps

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a small office behind London's King's Cross station a band of technology entrepreneurs is setting up a bank with 140 staff to offer what tradi...

第1863期:Longer Space Flights Affect Areas in Brain

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new study has found that areas of the brain containing fluid expand when astronauts are on space missions for six months or longer. The American spa...

第1862期:New Heart Transplant Method Could Save More Patients

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers say a new method for heart transplants could increase the number of available organs and save more lives. Currently, most transplanted hea...

第1861期:2015 likely to be warmest on record

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The WMO says this five-year period has brought record heat to Asia, Europe, South America and Oceania and North America. This latest October was excep...

第1860期Are You Prepared 'to See How the Sausage Is Made'?

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sausage can be made from any kind of meat, along with spices, herbs, sometimes vegetables, and even fruit. My favorite sausage is made from chicken, a...