The world’s largest nuclear fusion project that will replicate reactions in the sun to create the ultimate clean energy source has begun assembly in France. 全球最大的核聚变工程已在法国开始装配，将复制太阳内部反应以创造终极清洁能源。 Located in Provence, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor — or ITER, for short — is expected to start delivering energy in the year 2035. 位于普罗旺斯的国际热核聚变实验堆（简称为ITER）计划于2035年开始输送能源。 Fusion power works by…
A few years ago, 几年前 when I was going through the deepest point in my depression- 我深陷抑郁症中，正度过最黑暗的时光 my living situation was abhorrent, 我的生活状况非常糟糕 I had no car, 我没有车 no license 没有驾照 and barely enough money to get by. 甚至没有足够的钱继续生活下去 All of this was because of the choices I made 所有这些都是因为我做出了一个错误的选择 but I couldn’t seem to…
Arriving late to interviews, meetings, and appointments is not only rude, but can also negatively impact your career and relationships. If you are constantly rushing out the door but still can’t seem to make a rendezvous on time, maybe it’s time for a lifestyle change. Read on to find out the seven habits of extremely…
The UK’s chief science adviser suggested allowing the coronavirus to spread to build immunity. Government ministers said they’ll promote self-isolation instead. 英国首席科学顾问建议让冠状病毒传播来获得群体免疫。部长们说要采取相反的措施，鼓励自我隔离。 The United Kingdom is previewing a new self-isolation plan for all people over 70 to address the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country, following backlash over a proposal to promote immunity…
Starbucks has joined other food and beverage chains in taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 people across the world. 星巴克也和其他食品饮品连锁店一样，开始采取措施避免新冠肺炎传播，全球已有超过10万人感染新型冠状病毒。 Starbucks baristas have paused filling personal cups or “for here” mugs in stores. However, the coffee chain will continue to honor its customary 10-cent…
熊孩子作妖的案例在网上不胜枚举，殊不知，这个问题早已跳出国界，而成为各国普遍存在的棘手问题！ 这位美国的熊孩子 “熊”的有点生猛，就连跻身全球访问量十大网站之一的Twitter，都被他忽悠了一回，更令人咋舌的是，这事儿还跟国会候选人的认证有关。 孩子，妈妈几天没打你了？ 一名17岁的高中生完成了一项普通推特用户无法企及的壮举：那就是获得一个令人羡慕的蓝色“认证”标志。然而，据CNN Business（美国有线电视新闻网商务频道）报道，他并没有验证自己的账户，而是创建了一个假的共和党国会候选人的账户并设法使该账户获得了推特认证。 A 17-year-old high school student was able to pull off a feat that’s out of reach for many ordinary Twitter users: getting a coveted blue “verified” checkmark. However, he didn’t get his own account verified, instead managing to convince Twitter to verify an account he created for a fake…
Ikea is recalling yet another product that could tip over and injure—or kill—small children. The mega-retailer has recalled 800,000 Kullen dressers after receiving six reports that they have tipped over, causing injuries in some cases. The dresser was sold at Ikea stores between April 2005 and December 2019, and cost about $60. 宜家正在召回另一款产品，它有倾倒风险，可能会导致幼儿受伤或死亡。这家大型零售商已召回80万个库伦抽屉柜，此前收到了6起举报，说抽屉柜翻倒，其中还有导致人员受伤的。这款抽屉柜从2005年4月到2019年12月一直在宜家门店销售，售价约60美元。 In 2016,…
A person has two ears but only one mouth. 一个人有两只耳朵，但只有一张嘴巴。 That’s because we are meant to listen, not to just speak. 这是因为我们天生就是要去倾听的，而不光是去说。 People talk too much. Everybody wants others to listen to them but forget to listen to others. 人们讲的话实在太多了。每个人都希望别人听他们讲，却忘了去倾听别人。 That’s why we are not really communicating as much as we think we are. 这就是为什么我们的交流实际上没有我们以为的那么多。…
Another reason to visit and love Scotland: yesterday the country’s parliament voted almost unanimously to make women’s sanitary products freely available. Scottish women will be able to pick up tampons and pads at places like pharmacies and community centers. 我们又有了一个去苏格兰旅游并爱上它的理由：昨天该国议会投票，几乎全票通过为女性免费提供卫生用品。苏格兰的女人们将能够在药房和社区中心等地领取卫生棉条和卫生巾。 The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland bill, which is expected to pass through its remaining…
From August 1st to August 15th I fasted from complaining. Yes, that’s right. No more “I’m tired” grumbles at 3 p.m. at the office. No more yelling at cars that cut me off on 440. No more snapping at people for not listening. The highlight of the two week period? I validated that I’m not…