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第1561期:Why do we love to dance?
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you asked me to dance, I'd probably freeze on the spot. I lack rhythm and coordination and some people say I have two left...
第1560期:Talking to technology
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's good to have friends that we can talk to and share our thoughts and opinions with. More importantly, they're people we can ask for help or advice...
第1559期:The continued appeal of online shopping
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first thing sold online was a CD. It sold in 1994 for $12.48. In 1995, Amazon launched its online bookshop, and later that year the online au...
第1558期:How to avoid burnout
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s studying for exams, working on a project or struggling with a dissertation, we’ve all been under immense stress at some point. When i...
第1557期:What does a dog mean when it wags its tail?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what a dog means when it wags its tail – it means they’re happy, right? Well, maybe not according to leading animal psychologists who ...
第1556期:Do we all see the same colour?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you see the same colours as other people? Most people know what blue is when they see it. It’s the colour of sea, sk...
第1555期:Why do people stockpile?
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever watched one of the many TV shows set during the apocalypse - a dystopian future where life as we know it is over and people are only foc...
第1554期:Should bands reunite?
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t cross the same river twice, the popular saying goes. This wisdom reminds us that everything changes - expecting to relive your bygone days...
第1553期:Is doodling good for you?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns and designs during meetings and lectures? Some people believe it shows you aren’t listening o...
第1552期:Why leap years aren’t every 4 years
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2020 is a leap year, and as we all know leap years happen every four years, right? Wrong. That extra day in February is designed to keep the Earth in ...
第1551期:Can computer translators beat humans?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For me, it was bacon. There I was, standing in the streets of Medellin, Colombia, looking hungrily at a delicious empanada. The sign read 'queso y toc...
第1550期:Could robots replace us at work?
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in a job performing tedious tasks, you might think that a robot could do the work instead. But perhaps we underestimate how much technolog...
第1549期:Solving the problem of e-waste
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the problems damaging our planet is the number of things we throw away. Rubbish of all kinds is piling up in landfill and polluting our rivers ...
第1548期:The popularity of kosher food
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever eaten kosher food? That's food which conforms to the Jewish dietary regulations of kashrut. These regulations forbid consuming pork or s...
第1547期:A better life
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling today? Often when we ask people that question, they reply ‘not bad’, or ‘could be worse’. But what would make us feel ‘p...
第1546期:The pros and cons of flatsharing
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grimy coffee cups, dirty clothes all over the floor and uninvited guests – and they're not even yours! These are the joys of flatsharing. So why do ...
第1545期:Houseplants: Good or bad?
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no place like home. It’s the place where we’re surrounded by our possessions and creature comforts. We purchase things to give our homes...
第1544期:What can you do with used coffee?
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most popular drink worldwide. According to the British Coffee Association, approximately two billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. B...
第1543期:Unrealistic career aspirations
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What did you want to be when you were growing up? A doctor, an engineer - or maybe a footballer or actor? We all had big plans for our futures and bel...
第1542期:When should I have a sick day?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever woken up with a sore throat and blocked nose and wondered if you should take the day off work? Some of us just soldier on, hoping the of...
第1542期:Working from home
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you go to work, you’re probably familiar with the routine of travelling to the office, hunting for an available desk, completing your tasks and t...
第1541期:Should we talk about our salaries?
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a touchy subject. Talking socially about money can make people feel uncomfortable. But at work, have a conversation about how much people earn, a...
第1540期:Why do we yawn?
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yawning is something we all do – maybe because we’re bored carrying out tedious tasks or because we’re tired. Sometimes, just seeing other peopl...
第1539期:Ancestry travel
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R & R can be exactly the thing to rejuvenate and refresh. That said, if you're st...
第1538期:Smartphone vs the classroom
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know it’s good to learn another language. It opens doors, makes you more employable, helps you make new friends, and it’s fun too. But to impro...
第1537期:Why some vegetarian foods imitate meat
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The veggie burger: this humble non-meat burger substitute is a staple of many a vegetarian meal. Though vegetarianism has a long history tha...
第 1536期:Social jet lag
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Monday to Friday, many of us have an early start and a long day. By the time we've gone to bed and managed to fall asleep, we've been woken up by...
第1535期:Women in space
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that one of the greatest achievements by humankind is the exploration of space. Ever since cosmonaut Yu...
第1534期:Baldness
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many it means nothing at all, but to others it is the epitome of their identity. As humans, our appearance is often important to us and our hair p...
第1533期:The problem-solving prizes
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you have a problem? Do you go to an expert, ask your friends to come up with an idea? Or, given the chance, would you as...
第1532期:Who needs sugar?
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that I have a sweet tooth – I crave cakes and biscuits and could happily finish off a bar of chocolate in minut...
第1531期 :The congestion caused by ride-hailing
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever taken a taxi? In the past, doing so meant finding one, flagging it down and telling the driver where you wanted to g...
第1530期:The niche food festivals of the UK
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘festival’? Is it music? Maybe it’s film. Or could it be food? Food festivals are a common occurrenc...
第1529期:Who needs a manbag?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that I have a sweet tooth – I crave cakes and biscuits and could happily finish off a bar of chocolate in minut...
第1528期:Will robots cost us our jobs?
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As new technology is introduced, there are many who worry about its impact on our current and future lifestyles – particularly when it comes to jobs...
第1527期:What you didn't know about the verges of sleep
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How long does it take you to fall asleep? Are you out like a light as soon as your head hits the pillow, or does it take you more than a lit...
第1526期:The problem with disposable coffee
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of us grab a coffee on our way to work. And when we do, it probably comes served in a branded, disposable, cardboard coffee cup. Once the cof...
第1525期:Why stress makes you fat
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a stressful day? Many people do in the course of their daily lives. And on these high-pressure days, they might find themselves reac...
第1524期:Millennial grooms take spouse’s name
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one knows how long humans have been giving themselves names, but one thing is sure: surnames are a much more recent idea than given ...
第1523期:A lack of women in science
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's an old riddle used by psychologists which shows the gender bias people have when it comes to the types of jobs men and women do. Let...
第1522期:Virtual exercise in the gym
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the gym can be something that many people find a gruelling experience. It takes time and effort, it often hurts, and it can be extremely...
第1521期:Paying more for ethical coffee
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like to start your day with a cup of joe? Well, you wouldn’t be alone. Millions of people from all over the world brew a cup o...
第1520期:Should schoolchildren have jobs?
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you were at school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to work. There was homework to do, sport to play and f...
第1519期:Can men dance?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are men able to dance? Well, if I am an example, then no – I have two left feet and taking to the dance floor just fills me with...
第1518期:The dogs who safeguard our hearts
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a dog lover, our canine companions always fill me with joy. Whether pedigree or mongrel, tame or stray, whe...
第1517期:Artistic investments
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a different approach to money – some of us like to spend it as soon as we have it, even splashing the cash on extravagant thin...
第1516期:Christmas gift alternatives
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when many of us spend money buying gifts for family and friends. We spend hours, even days, searching the shops and websites tr...
第1515期:Virtual fashion advice
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When's it's time for a wardrobe makeover, who's the best person to give you some advice? You'll probably turn to your friend for some feedback an...
第1514期:Sweet tooth hazards
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sweet or savoury? What kind of tastes do you like? If like me, you have a sweet tooth, you probably can't resist eating cakes, biscuits or c...
第1513期:One step closer to cyborgs
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am a massive science fiction geek. Ever since I was young, I’ve been captivated by tales of interstellar adventure, aliens, robots,...
第1512期:Bad sleep
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much sleep do you need? Do you find that if you don't get enough shut-eye and wake up feeling dopey, you spend the rest o...
第1511期:Planet Plastic
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a staggering statistic. Scientists have calculated the total amount of plastic ever made: 8.3 billion tonnes. Looked at another way...
第1510期:How to be charming
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life isn’t fair. Some people just seem blessed with the ability to effortlessly charm anyone they meet. You know the kind of per...
第1509期:Why we yawn
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a question that has puzzled scientists for a long time: why exactly do we yawn? 这是一个困扰科学家很久的问题:我们到底为...
第1508期:Flying and emotion
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll let you into a secret. There’s a place that gets me every time: whenever I’m there, I can’t help but well up. Where is this tea...
第1507期:The dangers of cyberloafing
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to own up. When you’re sitting at your computer, do you work solidly all day? Or do you allow yourself to become distracted ...
第1506期:Five things invented by women
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a simple challenge: name a famous inventor. Perhaps Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci springs to mind. Or the pionee...
第1505期:Why some people are always late
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have one, don’t we? A friend who’s always late. The one who turns up for coffee a full half hour after the appointed time. The on...
第1504期:The sky taxis with no pilots
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know the feeling. You’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s going to be hours before you get home. As we know all too well,&nbs...
第1503期:Do brain training games actually work?
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t use it, you lose it. At least, that’s how the old aphorism goes. It refers to the idea that something which does not get&nb...
第1502期:How honest are you?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest – I'm sure we've all done something a little dishonest in our lives – maybe copying someone's work, borrowing some ...
第1501期:Is binge-watching the new addiction?
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever loved a TV show? I mean really loved it? Like, you can’t wait to get to work to talk about it loved it? What about the cliffhange...
第1500期:Can money make you happy?
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would make you happy? Really happy? A nice holiday, lazing on a tropical beach? Maybe a blowout meal with friends at a s...
第1499期:Getting a first
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our parents always tell us that if we work hard, we will do well. If you're studying at university this ultimately means passing your exams and achiev...
第1498期:A happy place to work
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody likes to laugh sometimes, whether at a funny joke, an amusing incident or a hilarious photograph or sound. Comedians who...
第1497期:Cyberchondriacs
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling today? I've got a few aches and pains, but nothing serious. However, when things become more critical, I would normally ...
第1496期:Help yourself
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I need help! I have to fix a leaking pipe in my bathroom but I'm not sure where to begin. I know I lack the necessary DIY skills, but luckil...
第1495期:Food and mood
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cosuming food can be a pleasurable thing – we enjoy feasting on the mix of tastes and textures and it stops us feeling hungry too. Of cour...
第1494期:Retro gaming
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that in today's digital world, computer games are extremely sophisticated and capable of creating virtual reality ...
第1493期:Coffee under threat
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like drinking coffee? I certainly do. In fact you could say I'm an addict because I have to drink a cup every morning to kick-st...
第1492期:Do it yourself exercise
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s very common these days for people to have a gym regime. Whatever the drive behind it, whether health-related, performance-related or ...
第1491期:Making vegetables more appealing
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a child, I was always told to 'eat my greens'. These were the unappealing vegetables that sat on the edge of my plate. Peas, broccoli and...
第1490期:Fidget spinning
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
School playground crazes come and go but the latest collectable toy is proving popular with children and adults alike. My kids have gon...
第1489期:Pay attention!
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wonder how many of you will read this article or listen to my voice right through to the end? With our busy lifestyles and continuous distracti...
第1488期:Plastic problem
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many plastic carrier bags have you got in your house? I seem to have cupboards full of them and it feels like they're taking over my hom...
第1487期:Food waste
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much food do you buy each week? Are you someone who stuffs your fridge and cupboards full of edible treats so that you'll always have so...
第1486期:The future of advertising
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a future where our streets are filled with ads 200m tall; where billboards change before our eyes to give us personalised ...
第1485期:The power of colour
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take five colours: red, black, blue, green and purple. How do they make you feel? It’s a question of supreme significance to designers and mark...
第1484期:Being super-rich
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself to be rich? Do you have plenty of cash and no financial worries? Or maybe, like me, is it something you can only dr...
第1483期:Cycling cuts cancer risk
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know that the risk of getting ill is reduced when we look after ourselves. Taking regular exercise has proven to be good for our health and...
第1482期:Hero hounds
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a dog person? Maybe you have one at home and enjoy taking it for walks and curling up with it on the sofa. Personally, I'm not that...
第1481期:The rise of the emoji
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表happy 高兴的angry 愤怒的amazed 惊讶的to express 表露、表达(情感)emoji 表情符号,“绘文字”sophisticated 复杂精...
第1480期:The company with no boss
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表consultancy 咨询公司to get rid of 除去,解雇flat (管理方式)扁平化的management structure 管理构架radical 根本性的...
第1479期:Bugs for lunch?
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表ground 研磨成粉末的sprinkle 撒、洒(食物)bug 小虫子creepy-crawly 令人生厌的爬虫to hold the key to 是……的关键、...
第1478期:Lunchtime dilemma
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表a feast of 丰盛的,一应俱全的humble 简单而普通的grab-and-go 带走即食meal deal 优惠套餐staple 主食mainstay 必备品,...
第1477期:Getting something for nothing
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表a freebie 赠品,免费品complimentary (公司)免费赠送的marketing 销售,营销feedback 反馈意见trendsetter 引领潮流的...
第1476期:Making money from your spare room
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表safekeeping (贵重物品的)妥善保管startup 刚起步的小公司player 主要参与企业short-term 短期地holidaymaking 在外度...
第1475期:Your robot teacher of the future
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表automation 自动化at risk 面临风险manual labour 体力劳动position 工作,职位profession (需专业知识技能的)职业impe...
第1474期:The changing nature of money
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表tangible 可触摸的hard cash 现金(包括硬币和纸钞)outdated 过时的checkout 付款台groceries 杂货食品(常用复数)c...
第1472期:Dangers from outer space
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表little green men (比喻)外星人meteorite 陨星、陨石cosmic ray 宇宙射线good old (赞美语气)老牌的、靠谱的a rough...
第1471期:The language of smartphone addiction
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表 phablet 平板手机to post (在网上)发布the latter (上文提到的两者中的)后者portmanteau 组合的zombie 僵尸to...
第1470期:The future of food production
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
词汇表to set foot (in) 去(某处)automated 自动化的fleet 舰队、船队robotics 机器人技术sector 行业,领域on the up 蒸蒸日上...
第1469期:Why do we like different tastes?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's your favourite flavour? Maybe you like your grub nice and spicy? 你最喜欢的味道是什么?也许你喜欢你的食物又香又辣?...
第1468期:What your desk says about you
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the kind of person whose desk is always spick and span? Or is it a bit of a mess? How you organise your working space can say a lot about ...
第1467期:Why do cities make us rude?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I count myself lucky to live in the relative calm of the countryside, a safe distance away from the chaos and claustrophobia of city life. 我认...
第1466期:Driverless cars
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the relentless pace of technology continues to advance, companies must adapt or get left behind.随着技术的不断进步,公司必须适应或...
第1465期:Do we need to attend lectures?
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in our lives, most of us have attended a school or university lecture. 在我们生活中的某个时刻,我们大多数人都参...
第1464期:K-drama fever
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It may not be a real illness but K-drama fever is sweeping Asia with as much force as an infectious disease.这可能不是一种真正的疾病,但...
第1463期:The fear of missing out
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got an addictive nature? Are you unable to stop yourself joining in with the latest obsession for collecting or doing something? 你有上...
第1462期:The city of the future
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, people have moved to and lived in cities.几个世纪以来,人们搬到并居住在城市中。 These sprawling urban centres a...