The vast ocean stages countless miracles of life, but none are quite as awe-inspiring as the phenomenon of a “whale fall.” When a giant whale reaches the end of its life, its immense body gently descends and eventually lands in the inky abyss. This moment, which might seem like the end, ignites a bu
Global coffee prices have soared to their highest in nearly 50 years due to poor weather in Brazil and Vietnam, forcing roasters such as Nestle to raise prices and consumers to hunt for cheaper brews amid the cost of living crisis.Spiking prices will benefit farmers with the crop this year, but chal
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，你知不知道台灣有很多觀光工廠都很有意思？Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ zhī bù zhīdào Táiwān yǒu hěnduō guānguāng gōngchǎng dōu hěn yǒuyìsi?華華：我常在社群媒體看到一些人分享去觀光工廠玩的照片，有的的確非常漂亮。Huáhua: Wǒ cháng zài shèqún méitǐ kàndào yìxiē rén fēnxiǎng qù guānguāng gōngchǎng wán de zhàopiàn, yǒude díquè fēicháng piàoliàng.清清：不只是
電視節目畫面底下常會出現橫條滑動的「新聞跑馬燈」文字，顯示最新發生的新聞，這英文叫 chyron 或 news ticker。「新聞跑馬燈」是 1970 年代 Chyron 公司為廣播業研發的滑動圖案文字顯示器，因此廣播新聞業就把它稱為 chyron。Merriam-Webster 對 chyron 的定義如下：chyron / ?ka? r?n/ : a caption superimposed over usually the lower part of a video image (as during a news broadcast)台灣的讀者對 chyron 這詞可能很陌生，但據 M
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang__3__ These generally include a sense of calm, mental clarity and a mild feeling of euphoria. Some people may also experience a light-headedness, giddiness, or a heightened appreciation for the flavors and aromas of the tea they are
The phenomenon of being “tea drunk” is a unique experience often associated with this popular beverage, especially when consuming brews that are particularly high-quality or strong. Unlike being drunk on alcohol, the effects of tea drunkenness stem from various compounds found in tea leaves. __1__ T
A: Taiwan has won three golds at the BWF World Tour Finals in the past.B: Cool, who were the gold medalists?A: Badminton queen Tai Tzu-ying won gold in 2020 and 2023, and men’s double, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin, won the title in 2020 as well.B: It’s too bad that both Tai and Lee announced their reti
A: The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals just kicked off in Hangzhou, China yesterday.B: Only the world’s top 8 players and Olympic gold medalists are qualified for the annual games.A: Taiwan’s badminton duo, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin, won the Olympic gold. Did they qualify?B: Of course. This will be the “
In the world of DIY and crafts, creating terrariums has emerged as a popular trend. Whether you have a spacious garden or a compact apartment, anyone can enjoy the beauty of nature at their fingertips with these miniature gardens. But what are terrariums, and why have they taken the world by storm?
UK lawmakers voted on Nov. 29 in favor of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny. MPs voted by 330 to 275 in support of legalized euthanasia in the first vote on the issue in the Hou
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，禮拜天我想去臺北逛逛，你有沒有什麼好建議？Qīngqing: Huáhua, lǐbài tiān wǒ xiǎng qù Táiběi guàngguang, nǐ yǒu méiyǒu shénme hǎo jiànyì?華華：這個禮拜天嗎？我建議你改天再去。Huáhua: Zhège lǐbài tiān ma? Wǒ jiànyì nǐ gǎitiān zài qù.清清：為什麼？有什麼特別的活動嗎？Qīngqing: Wèishénme? Yǒu shénme tèbié de huódòng ma?華華：是啊！2024臺北馬拉松早晨六點半在臺北市市
2020 年在新冠疫情籠罩下，口罩 (face masks/face covering) 成了日用必需品。疫情爆發初期，外科口罩製造原料「熔噴不織布」(melt-blown nonwoven fabric) 一度成為戰略管制品，也導致熔噴布國際價格飆漲。 我們可以利用這個機會了解一下相關詞彙及知識。「不織布」(nonwoven fabric)，顧名思義，不似一般編織的紡織品，而是使用高壓黏合各種纖維所生成的布狀物，是口罩或抹布等的原料。不織布通常含有聚丙烯（polypropylene，簡寫PP）或聚乙烯（polyethylene，簡寫 PE）。「熔噴不織布」是在吹送熱風的同時將熔化的樹脂原料
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langThe African buffalo’s voting system is straightforward. One buffalo initiates the process by getting up, looking intently in a particular direction, and lying back down. If other buffalo agree with this choice, they will mimic this
When a large group of people struggles to reach a consensus, voting is often used to help make a decision. Surprisingly, humans are not the only animals that exhibit this type of democratic tendency. Several different species of animals demonstrate similar voting behavior. One of the most notable e
A: I’ve been a fan of singer Jay Chou for 24 years, since his debut in 2000.B: But this time, his Taipei Dome concerts have shed light on the issue of ticket scalping.A: Isn’t the law stricter after being amended last year?B: Yeah, ticket scalping is illegal, even if you only raise the price by
A: Singer Jay Chou is staging four shows at the Taipei Dome starting today.B: And he’s the first singer to ever hold concerts at the venue.A: I’m curious, how big is this “big egg” exactly?B: It can accommodate nearly 40,000 people and bring various kinds of business opportunities.A: This is the
Have you ever wanted to go camping but were put off by the thought of setting up a tent, sleeping on hard ground and dealing with a lack of basic amenities? If so, glamping might be the perfect solution for you. Glamping, combining the words “glamorous” and “camping,” takes the outdoor experience t
At 3:19am on a cold December morning in 1941, a father was jolted awake by violent shaking, loud crashes and the sound of breaking pottery and tiles. And then, a woman’s terrified scream. He instinctively reached for his wife beside him. She was not there. She must have gone to check on their younge
對話 Dialogue清清：這禮拜的臺北好熱鬧！Qīngqing: Zhè lǐbài de Táiběi hǎo rènào!華華：怎麼了？臺北哪天不熱鬧啊？Huáhua: Zěnmele? Táiběi nǎ tiān bú rènào a? 清清：不一樣啊！從明天起，周杰倫一連四天都在臺北大巨蛋開《嘉年華》演唱會，搶到票的歌迷都開心死了！Qīngqing: Bù yíyàng a! Cóng míngtiān qǐ, Zhōujiélún yìlián sì tiān dōu zài Táiběi Dàjùdàn kāi “Jiāniánhuá” yǎnchànghuì, qiǎngd
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