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The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported Monday that winter sea ice hit record lows in Antarctica this year. 美国国家冰雪数据中心（NSIDC）周一报告称，今年南极洲冬季海冰数量创下历史新低。 Scientists say the lack of sea ice is evidence of serious climate change at the South Pole. 科学家表示，海冰的缺乏是南极严重气候变化的证据。 Researchers say the lack of sea ice will affect pengu...

Dig anywhere in Pompeii and you'll uncover an ancient treasure, a  snapshot  of a lost Roman world. Most of those who lived in the city probably escaped the  eruption  of Mount Vesuvius, but what they left behind is still being  unearthed  2,000 years later. 不论在庞贝古城的何处挖掘，你都能发现古老的宝藏，庞贝就像是失落的罗马世界的一个缩影。当时，这座城市的大多数居民...

The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land  vertically . 莱特兄弟开发第一架飞机的同一地区很快就会看到垂直起降的电动飞机。 The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport. 这些被称为“飞行出租车”的飞机将根据俄亥俄州与乔...

Over the last few weeks, the  estimated  15,000 e-scooters run by the three operating companies have been gradually  withdrawn , mostly being  redeployed  to other cities in Europe, including London.  在过去的几周里，由三家公司运营的约1.5万辆电动滑板车已被相继撤出，其中的大多数被重新投放到包括伦敦在内的其它欧洲城市继续使用。 In Paris, there'll still be plenty of...

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 might involve  sightseeing  and  soaking up  local culture in a new  destination , or it could be  kicking back  and lazing by a pool or on a beach. But, whatever we choose, the most convenient way to do it is on a&n...

This is the time of year when many gardeners are harvesting tomatoes. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently reported about the many pictures of strangely shaped tomatoes sent to her from fans of her gardening advice. She said people sometimes question if the tomatoes are okay to eat. The good news, Damiano said, is that there is nothing wrong with the deformed fruits. Unless o...

These plans would see the Office for Students asked to limit the number of students universities could take on courses that had high  dropout   rates  or did not lead to good jobs. The  regulator  already has the power to investigate and  sanction  universities if degrees fall below set minimum  performance   thresholds . These inclu...

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 years, bird expert James Zook has been collecting records on nearly 430 kinds of tropical birds found on farms and natural forests in the Central American country. While birds do best in natural rainforests, Zook said some species usually found in fores...

The physical and mental  dexterity  needed to  master  a musical instrument has long been associated with improved  cognitive performance . But now, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have demonstrated it can also delay the  mental decline  associated with ageing. 长期以来，人们一直认为精通一种乐器所需的身体和思维灵敏度与认知能力的提高有关。但现在，爱丁堡...

Belgium says it plans to study possible health risks from electromagnetic radiation release by Apple’s iPhone 12 smartphone. Belgium’s move comes after French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12. French officials said the phone creates more electromagnetic radiation than the European Union permits. Apple disputes this. The company said the device meets all requirements. The...

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 New York City’s public transportation system, its subway, mostly run underground. Today, the main concern of subway designers is that their systems work correctly. New York’s subway opened in 1904. City Hall Station was one of New York Ci...

Look at many of the items around your home and some will probably have been  imported  from abroad by ship. Moving  goods  around the world by sea is the easiest and most  cost-effective  way to do it. But what has made it more practical is the invention of the shipping  container . They're not the most amazing thing to look at, but because of their design, and e...

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. Sixteen experts for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration examined the drug phenylephrine. The drug is in many medicines that treat nasal congestion, a condition also known as a stuffy nose. The medicines include Sudafed, Allegra and Dayquil among others....

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 occupied by crops like sugar and pineapple.↳ Michele Steinberg is wildfire division director at the National Fire Protection Association. She said some plants are more flammable than others. But, she noted, “there is no such thing as a fireproof pla...

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. That's almost the same as in 2019 which was the last year of exams before Covid. 获得高分学生的比例连续第二年下降。约 27% 的考试成绩被评为 A* 级或 A 级。这一比例与2019年的考试成绩几乎相同，2019年是新冠肺炎疫情前的最后一次考试。 Grades in 2020 and...

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 Hackney Diamonds. The name comes from broken glass often seen on the streets of east London’s Hackney area. Three of the band’s original members - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood – came to the Hackney Empire, a historic theater, for the announc...

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 Northern Hemisphere should look to the sky as soon as possible, either this week or early next. They say it will be another 400 years before the comet returns to our neighborhood. The comet’s official name is C/2023 P1 Nishimura. It is about one kilometer...

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 excitement of opening a carefully  wrapped  box to find something that's both unexpected and  suits  you perfectly. Now, imagine if you could get the same feeling when you go shopping for yourself. That's the feeling that mystery boxes h...

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 against a wall. 如果你从来没有做过平板支撑运动，那么它指的是身体保持俯卧撑起始位置的训练方法。靠墙静蹲运动则需要你保持坐姿，背部贴住墙面。 Both are isometric exercises, focusing on static strength training. According to a review of trials involving n...

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 interest. 人们对可以如何运用人工智能来改造医疗保健服务的兴趣日益浓厚。使用人工智能帮助筛查乳腺癌的想法是人们感兴趣的主要领域之一。 Previously, studies have shown benefit, and this latest research, led by a team at Lund University, adds to that by di...

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 event on August 28 caused disappointment because the container appeared to contain nothing more than dirt. But West Point officials said last Wednesday that the box did contain hidden treasure after all. A time capsule is a container that is filled with...

Scientists studying the Atlantic puffin population off the coast of Maine say the birds are now recovering after suffering major losses in 2021.↳ Atlantic puffins look and walk similarly to penguins. Wildlife officials say reproductions for the animals on islands off the coast of Maine fell sharply in 2021. But last year, about two-thirds of puffins in the area produced young. While the numbers di...

A new environmental report says rising air pollution across South Asia can cut life expectancy rates by up to five years. 一份新的环境报告称，南亚地区日益严重的空气污染可能导致预期寿命缩短五年。 South Asia includes the world’s most polluted countries, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. The area accounts for more than half of the total lives lost worldwide to pollution, the...

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 supermoon happens when the moon’s orbit brings it closer than usual to Earth at the same time that the moon appears full from Earth. The first supermoon of 2023 was in July. The fourth and last one will be in September. The last time tw...

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.2.86. Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) say it has already been identified in several countries, including the United States, Switzerland, South Africa, Israel, Denmark and Britain. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu...