TED演讲:为什么要跟别人一样?(2)

So this whole interaction with self and identity was a very difficult one for me growing up. 在我成长过程中，我一直都很难处理自我与身份之间的相互影响。 The self that I attempted to take out into the world was rejected ove

科学家发现基因决定人们对咖啡的需求

Whether a cup of java will leave you craving more could be chalked up to your genes. 一杯咖啡是否会使你上瘾也许是由你的基因决定的。 People with a newly identified genetic variant in their DNA, called PDSS2, may be inclined to d

最新研究显示全球气候变暖加速

In Study, Past Decade Ranks Among Hottest New research suggests average global temperatures were higher in the past decade than over most of the previous 11,300 years, a finding that offers a long-term context for assessing modern-day climate change.

VOA标准英语2011--Alleged Iranian Plot Raises Questions Ab

Alleged Iranian Plot Raises Questions About Possible Motive The U.S. government's allegation that Iranian agents tried to hire Mexican drug runners to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador in a Washington restaurant has some Middle East experts puzzl

2006年VOA标准英语-UK Foils Major Airline Plot, 21 Detained

By Gary Thomas London 10 August 2006 Passengers wait to check in for their flights at Heathrow Airport, in London, Thursday August 10, 2006 British authorities say they have foiled a plan to blow up aircraft flying from Britain to the United States.

2006年VOA标准英语-Major Terror Plot Disrupted in Britain

By Jim Malone Washington 10 August 2006 British authorities said Thursday they have foiled a major terrorist plot that involved the use of liquid explosives on several airliners flying from Britain to the United States. So far, 21 people have been a

2006年VOA标准英语-Chad Security Alleges Coup Plot

By Nico Colombant Abidjan 15 March 2006 Chad's security forces are reporting they foiled an overnight coup plot against President Idriss Deby Itno. They say there was an attempt to shoot dwn his plane

以假乱真的艺术 天价巧克力皮鞋

Featuring perfectly replicated seams, soles and shoelaces, as well as impressively realistic finish, these life-size chocolate shoes seem made of genuine brown leather. 缝合线、鞋底、鞋带都高度仿照实物，并经过精心打磨，这些实

碧昂丝大肚照人气创纪录

Less than two weeks into Donald Trump's presidency, it seemed the only news from here on out would be political. 特朗普上任不到两周，所有的新闻似乎都来围绕着政治。 The new president and his flurry of executive orders and swif

2006年VOA标准英语-Scope of Los Angeles Terror Plot Remains M

By Gary Thomas Washington 10 February 2006 On Thursday, President Bush revealed some new details of what he described as a terrorist plot against a target in California. But, it is still not clear how

2007年VOA标准英语-Sudan Denies Accusing US of Backing Coup Plot

By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 16 July 2007 Allegations of U.S. involvement in an coup plot in Sudan are being denied by both the U.S. Government and the Khartoum government. The allegations were made by a Sudanese Presidential assistant, who accused the Un

2006年VOA标准英语-US Officials Disrupt Terror Plot Targeting New

By Jim Malone Washington 07 July 2006 U.S. security officials say they have disrupted a terrorist suicide-bombing plot that targeted one or more of the rail tunnels that connect New York City with neighboring New Jersey. Three men allegedly involved

VOA常速英语2007-Putin Going to Iran Despite Reported Death Plot

By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 15 October 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is going ahead with his planned trip to Iran, despite reports of an assassination plot against him in that country. VOA Moscow Correspondent Peter Fedynsky has details.

钢琴家李云迪准备欧洲巡演

Following his triumph at the Spring Festival Gala, pianist Li Yundi is now preparing for his latest European concert tour. This week he has been in London, just one of the cities where he will be showcasing his new Beethoven programme in April. Li sa

如何找到一份你真正喜爱的工作呢?

It's the end of a life of studies and exams for millions of university graduates. You're marching to get a diploma and embarking on the beginning of real life as an adult, where you are now the CEO of your own life. You're in charge. So, what happens

硕士学位即将过时了吗？

When George Washington University announced last week that it was laying off nearly 50 employees to reduce costs, the universitys president, Steven Knapp, blamed a decline in enrollment in graduate and professional programs. 上周，乔治华盛顿大

经济学人:合理的怀疑:信用卡账单到了(2)

Mr Thaler, an American born in New Jersey in 1945, spent most of his early career at Cornell University before moving to the University of Chicago in 1995. 赛勒，这位1945年出生在新泽西州的美国人，在1995年转投芝加哥大学之前，

Three guilty of airline bomb plot

Three men have been found guilty of plotting to kill thousands of people by blowing up planes flying from London to America with home-made liquid（液体） bombs. A Woolwich Crown Court jury convicted Abdulla Ahmed Ali, 28, Tanvir Hussain, 28, and Ass

以假乱真的艺术：天价巧克力皮鞋

在电影《查理和巧克力工厂》中，威利旺卡为印度王子建造了一座巧克力宫殿，宫殿里面的每一样东西，包括宫殿的墙壁和砖头，都是用巧克力做的，连砌砖的粘泥也是巧克力。如今这一童话

TED演讲:电子游戏中的大脑(4)

You all know about multitasking. 你们都知道多任务处理(multitasking)。 You all have been faulty of multitasking when you're driving and you pick up your cellphone. 一边开车一边拿起手机的多任务处理不是明智之举。 Bad id