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The world's tropical rainforests are home to more than 16,000 different mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, from colourful monkeys and parrots living high in the canopy, to weird and wonderful frogs and toads on the forest floor.  世界上的热带雨林是超过 16000 种不同的哺乳动物、鸟类、两栖动物和爬行动物的家园：这里有生活在上层树冠区域的色彩鲜艳的猴子和鹦鹉，也有生活在森林地面上奇特又奇妙的...

Some people may not be able to buy them. They can be costly. A quality weighted blankets can cost between $50 to over $300. This depends on the size, weight and material.  有些人可能买不起。它们可能成本高昂。优质的加重毯子价格可能在 50 美元到 300 美元以上。这取决于尺寸、重量和材料。  Some people use them for other reasons than sleep. Rhonda James gets under her blanket to relax as she wa...

When her husband gave her a weighted blanket to help her sleep, Rhonda James did not think it would work. In other words, she was skeptical. But five minutes after covering herself with the blanket, she was asleep.  当她的丈夫给她一条加重的毯子帮助她入睡时，朗达·詹姆斯认为这不起作用。换句话说，她是持怀疑态度的。但盖上毯子五分钟后，她就睡着了。  “It felt like a really big hug,” said James...

Tuvalu, the fourth smallest nation in the world, announced its intention to become the world's first digital country back in 2022. But why, and how?  图瓦卢是世界上第四小的国家，早在 2022 年就宣布打算成为世界上第一个数字国家。但是为什么以及如何实现呢？  Facing the devastating effects of rising sea levels caused by climate change, the nation, made up of three reef islands and six atolls,...

People living in the area have reported health problems. Some told the Associated Press (AP) that they suffered from itchy skin, sore throat and other difficulties.  居住在该地区的人们报告了健康问题。一些人告诉美联社，他们患有皮肤瘙痒、喉咙痛和其他困难。  The Indonesia-based nonprofit group Satya Bumi sent water, dust and shellfish from the area to a laboratory this year. The group said...

Indonesia has the world’s largest known supply of nickel and major supplies of valuable minerals, including cobalt and bauxite. However, the mining industry there is being criticized for not protecting the environment and some Indonesian island people.  印度尼西亚拥有世界上已知最大的镍供应量以及钴和铝土矿等有价值矿物的主要供应量。然而，那里的采矿业因不保护环境和一些印尼岛民而受到批评。 ...

Laiba Rashid is a 22-year-old Pakistani student in a special training program in the city of Lahore. The program, called Women on Wheels (WOW), teaches women how to operate two-wheelers, or motorcycles. Rashid hopes her life will change after she learns how to ride a motorcycle.  莱巴·拉希德 (Laiba Rashid) 是一名 22 岁的巴基斯坦学生，正在拉合尔市参加特殊培训项目。该项目名为“Women on Wheels”（...

Every Friday, musician Enes Salman performs the Sevdalinka, an ancient form of love song from Bosnia and Herzegovina.  每周五，音乐家埃内斯·萨尔曼 (Enes Salman) 都会演奏《塞夫达林卡》(Sevdalinka)，这是一种来自波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那的古老情歌。  Sevdalinka was recently included in UNESCO's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. UNESCO is The United Nations Educat...

An advert will be banned from being put online or played on the television before 9pm if the food item it promotes falls into one of 13 categories, and if analysis of its nutrients, such as salt, fat and sugar, lead to it being classified as less healthy on a government scoring system.  如果宣传的食品属于规定的 13 个品类之内，并且该食品的营养成分，如盐、脂肪和糖，含量分析结果在监管部门的评分...

For a term that's gained ground with millennials and Gen Z, the word 'manifest' actually dates back to the 1300s. Back then it was an adjective meaning 'clear' or 'obvious'. You can spot it in William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, even in the work of Geoffrey Chaucer. Nowadays, 'manifest' has a totally new meaning – the idea that, through the power of belief, we can effectively think a goal in...

"Dinner's ready!" Do you recognise that familiar call for everyone to gather round the table and tuck in? Whether it's a takeaway with friends or a family get-together during holiday seasons, humans have been eating together for thousands of years. But why?  “晚饭准备好了！” 您是否记得那个熟悉的号召大家围坐在桌子旁吃饭？无论是与朋友的外卖还是节日期间的家庭聚会，人类一起吃饭的历史已有数千年之...

The scientists said their new findings on the mixing and mating of the groups suggested the activities happened a little more recently than thought in the past. They believe the contact continued over many generations.  科学家们表示，他们关于这些群体混合和交配的新发现表明，这些活动发生的时间比过去想象的要晚一些。他们相信这种接触持续了好几代人。 Priya Moorjani was co-writer of the study appear...

Scientists have used ancient genes to learn more details about contact between Neanderthals and humans tens of thousands of years ago.  科学家利用古代基因来了解数万年前尼安德特人与人类接触的更多细节。 Results of two recent studies estimate the two groups likely met and began mating about 45,000 years ago.  最近两项研究的结果估计，这两个群体很可能在大约 45,000 年前相遇并开始交配。  M...

If keeping the plant looking normal is important, prune each branch or stem individually at uneven heights. It is also possible to cut back one-third of the plant's branches each year for three years. That method would have the least severe effect but requires the most patience.  如果保持植物看起来正常很重要，请在不均匀的高度处单独修剪每个树枝或茎。也可以在三年内每年砍掉三分之一的植物枝条。这...

Drug use among  teenagers  has continued to drop since the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large national study says. 一项大型全国性研究表明，自 COVID-19 大流行初期以来，青少年吸毒人数持续下降。 The federally financed Monitoring the Future study has been carried out yearly since 1975. However, the study only started measuring abstinence – the practice of rejecting alcohol or&nbsp...

What is the best way to repair an overgrown garden?  修复杂草丛生的花园的最佳方法是什么？  Garden expert for the Associated Press Jessica Damiano believes she knows the answer.  美联社花园专家杰西卡·达米亚诺相信她知道答案。  Here are some of her suggestions for making big improvements. Planning in the autumn and winter months can help you see something much more beautiful next...

Nearly half of American teenagers – children ages 13 to 17 - say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.  尽管担心社交媒体和智能手机对心理健康的影响，但近一半的美国青少年（13 至 17 岁的儿童）表示，他们“经常”上网。  The information comes from a report that was recently released by the Pew Research Center.&nbsp...

Karagianni also told the AP she learned about the Florida-based organization over the internet while she was searching for information on a pony she had rescued. After learning about the group’s activities, she got the idea to start her own operation.  卡拉贾尼还告诉美联社，她在搜索有关她救出的一匹小马的信息时，通过互联网了解到了这个位于佛罗里达州的组织。在了解了该组织的活动后，她萌生了自己创...

A non-profit group in Greece uses small horses to provide pet therapy to sick and disabled people. But the organization is now considering its future after facing financial difficulties.  希腊的一个非营利组织使用小马为病人和残疾人提供宠物治疗。但在面临财务困难后，该组织现在正在考虑其未来。  The Associated Press (AP) recently met members of the group, called Gentle Carousel Greece. The an...

For many of us, sandwiches are something simple. Something we can take to work or school to avoid having to cook lunch, something we can buy quickly and cheaply. For many of us, we don't even need to stop working to eat them. Sandwiches could possibly be the ultimate convenience food.  对于我们许多人来说，三明治是很简单的事情。我们可以带去上班或上学，以避免做饭，我们可以快速而便宜地购买一些东...

Have you ever dreamt of strolling along the streets of Venice, climbing the Eiffel Tower or flying above the Grand Canyon? It's much easier to take a virtual holiday now than ever before. Doesn't it sound adventurous – travelling to breathtaking destinations around the world while never leaving the comfort of your own home?  您是否曾梦想过漫步在威尼斯的街道、攀登埃菲尔铁塔或飞越大峡谷？现在享...

The number of private schools across Uganda has increased. The Associated Press (AP) reports that they are now a majority of the country’s schools. But some people with ties to education say placing importance on the profitability of education as a business is worrying.  乌干达各地私立学校的数量有所增加。据美联社 (AP) 报道，目前该国大部分学校都是这样的。但一些与教育相关的人士表示，重视教育作...

The World Bank said last year that 54 percent of adults in Africa south of the Sahara Desert ranked the issue of paying school costs higher than medical or other costs.  世界银行去年表示，撒哈拉沙漠以南非洲 54% 的成年人认为支付学费问题比医疗或其他费用问题更重要。  The aid organization said school fees were the biggest financial worry for 40 percent of people in Uganda. In that country, a...

Takosangba Pongen could see until he was 14 years old. He has been blind for the 13 years since.  塔科桑巴·蓬根直到14岁才恢复视力。此后他已经失明13年了。  But, nobody would know that by watching Pongen perform on the piano.  但是，没有人会通过观看 Pongen 的钢琴演奏来知道这一点。  Pongen said playing the piano helped him after he lost his sight. “It opened a window to see the wo...

A Japanese artist who creates detailed designs on fallen leaves says the process gives the leaves new life and also helps keep him healthy.  一位在落叶上进行详细设计的日本艺术家表示，这一过程赋予了树叶新的生命，也有助于保持他的健康。  The artist goes by the name Lito. He did not want to share his full name for personal reasons. Lito likes to cut, or carve, many different leaf designs. Ex...