Despite advancements in bicycle security, millions of bicycles are stolen every year. A revolutionary bicycle lock, called “SKUNKLOCK,” takes a proactive approach to deterring thieves. __1__, SKUNKLOCK releases a noxious chemical that could cause would-be thieves to vomit and effectively discourages
A: And how about the other star signs?B: Libras can benefit from multiple perspectives, Scorpios will be tough as steel and Sagittariuses may travel around.A: Cool, what’s next?B: Capricorns may take the lead, Aquarius may start a new life and Pisces should be well prepared for action.A: I hope
A: Astrologer Ai Fei-er has just released his horoscope reading for this year.B: What do the stars tell us?A: Aries may be reborn through challenges, Tauruses should keep learning and Geminis will have double the good luck.B: Wow, so lucky.A: Cancers may see the light in the dark, Leos should c
Recent events in Taiwan have highlighted the contentious nature of “priority seating” on public transportation. Incidents, such as passengers experiencing emotional distress after being compelled to give up their seats and elderly individuals attacking others after being refused a seat, have prompte
Undersea cables are conductors wrapped in insulating materials and laid on the seabed. Their main functions are telecommunications or power transmission. The core of the undersea cables used for Internet signals is optical fiber, using light to transmit Internet signals. Taiwan’s communications are
對話 Dialogue清清：我同學在IG上說，他這週要去臺北小巨蛋欣賞冰上迪士尼表演欸！Qīngqing: Wǒ tóngxué zài IG shàng shuō, tā zhèzhōu yào qù Táiběi Xiǎojùdàn xīnshǎng bīngshàng Díshìní biǎoyǎn ei!華華：哇！有米老鼠跟唐老鴨嗎？Huáhua: Wa! Yǒu Mǐlǎoshǔ gēn Tánglǎoyā ma?清清：當然啦！跟迪士尼有關的，怎麼少得了他們？還有米妮跟高飛狗呢！Qīngqing: Dāngrán la! Gēn Díshìní yǒuguān de, zěnme s
Spoiler alert and shift blame 破梗&甩鍋在新冠疫情期間，無論是因為封城 (lockdown) 還是居家隔離 (self-isolation at home)，人們關在家中使用網路的時間大增。這也讓一些原本只存在於網路論壇的用語廣為普及。我們來談一下破梗 (spoiler alert) 與甩鍋 (shift blame) 這兩個用語。有位古典文學教授 Joel Christensen 針對領導統御與疫情控制寫了一篇以古喻今、相當深入的文章：“Plagues follow bad leadership in ancient Greek tales”，文中出現一些講法，
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2025/01/18/2003830395The invention of the incandescent light bulb in 1879 quickly led to the replacement of the arc lamp. It offered a softer, more pleasant light and became the new standard. The evolution of urban lightin
Street lights are often taken for granted until a power outage plunges the world into darkness. When that happens, the value of these lighting installations becomes evident as the world turns into a more dangerous place for pedestrians and motorists alike. The Chinese could claim to be the first to
A: Who else is on Billboard’s list: “The 25 greatest pop stars of the 21st Century?”B: No. 15 to 6 are: Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Usher, Adele, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Britney Spears.A: I can’t believe that Adele’s only at No. 10.B: No. 5 to 1 are:
A: The 21st Century is now entering its 25th year.B: So Billboard has released a list: “The 25 greatest pop stars of the 21st Century.”A: Who are the greatest pop singers?B: No. 25 to 16 are: Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Bad Bunny, One Direction, Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars, BTS, The Weeknd, Shakira and Ja
Have you ever dreamed of using an entire city as your training ground, effortlessly moving across walls, buildings, stairs, and obstacles? This is not just a fantasy from the movies. In cities around the world, a group of enthusiasts practice this seemingly impossible sport — “parkour.”The origins o
A Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel “Shunxin-39” was believed to have caused damage to an undersea cable of Taiwan telecoms operator Chunghwa Telecom on the morning of Jan. 3. It was suspected that the Chinese merchant ship, which was registered with the nationality of another country, deliberately cu
對話 Dialogue清清：明天晚上就是尾牙了！好期待喔！Qīngqing: Míngtiān wǎnshàng jiùshì wěiyá le! Hǎo qídài o!華華：對啊！老闆訂的那家餐廳很高級喔！網路評價都有五星。Huáhua: Duì a! Lǎobǎn dìng de nà jiā cāntīng hěn gāojí o! Wǎnglù píngjià dōu yǒuwǔxīng.清清：今年應該還是會抽獎吧？不知道獎金跟獎品都有哪些。Qīngqing: Jīnnián yīnggāi háishì huì chōujiǎng ba? Bù zhīdào jiǎngjīn gē
疫情期間，許多國家的課程改成網路授課，或用直播、或用預錄的方式，考驗老師對科技的熟悉程度。台灣教育部則推動「安心就學」方案，讓無法返校就學的學生，可以利用實時授課或線上課程修課。有讀者詢問，「安心就學」的英語應該怎麼說、怎麼翻譯比較適合。是Study at Ease Project好，還是Project of Reassured Study比較合適？我認為「安心就學」方案，可譯為：Stay Home Stay Safe Study Program。「就學」一詞就是study，言簡意賅；而「安心」，則不必試著直翻，而是將此專案的內涵翻譯出來較為恰當，也就是──待在家、安全地學習。此外，六個字中有
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langUsing a device to isolate a section of the seafloor, the researchers aimed to measure oxygen levels in the enclosed water. Normally, oxygen rates would decrease as marine organisms consume it, but the result was contrary to expectat
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the depths of the Pacific Ocean: oxygen production without the involvement of living organisms. Four kilometers below the surface where sunlight cannot reach, researchers have found metallic lumps generating what they term “dark oxygen.” This form o
A: In addition to “Inside Out 2” at the top, what were the other highest-grossing films domestically last year?B: “Gatao: Like Father, Like Son” was the only Taiwanese movie among the top 10 blockbusters, which included five animated films.A: I’m surprised that the Taiwanese hit “The Pig, the Sna
A: What were the highest-grossing films globally last year?B: “Inside Out 2” was the highest, followed by “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Despicable Me 4,” “Dune: Part 2” and “Moana 2.”A: “Inside Out 2” was also the highest-grossing film in Taiwan.B: It grossed nearly US$1.7 billion worldwide, or NT$55
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