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Five-day work weeks are commonly accepted and practiced. But trials of a four-day week in Iceland were considered (remarkable) successful. They led to many workers (move) to shorter hours and workers around the world are following the trend. Why has this practice gained popularity is it possible to apply it cross culturally?

The trials, more than 2,500 workers were involved, took place several years ago. It was reported that productivity (remain) the same or improved in the (major) of workplaces. Meanwhile, they found their working conditions were (little) stressful and they were no longer at risk of burnout, and their health and work life balance also improved.

Therefore, the world's largest ever trial of a shorter working week was complete success, showing that the public's service is ripe for being a pioneer of shorter working weeks and lessons can be learned by other governments.

A number of other trials (run) across the world now. For instance, Unilever in New Zealand is giving staff a chance to cut their hours by 20% hurting their pay in a trial. People feel actually more attached to the job when they get rewarded by having more time.

But everything began to change the day we were3 for a group project. When the teacher announced our4 together, he looked over and gave me a small5. No smile, no greeting, just that. I6 my eyes, with no belief or hope to co-work well with him. To my7, Marcus came to our first meeting prepared: he had notes, questions and even8 for how we could divide the work fairly. I couldn't help asking, "Are you always this9?" He shrugged (耸肩) and said, "Only when I care." At that moment, I realized words weren't10 he often used, but when he did, they11.

Over the next two weeks, we worked side by side. He wasn't the person I thought he was. He didn't avoid people; he just didn't know how to12. He didn't look down on others; he was just shy. The day we presented our project, he spoke13 and with surprising humor. After class, when our teacher praised us, I turned to Marcus and said, "I'm glad we teamed up." He looked down, smiled slightly and replied, "Me too."

That day I realized how easy it is to misunderstand someone when you don't14 to look deeper. Since then, I've tried to listen more closely,15 more slowly, and give people the space to show me who they are.

I'm running away from office life, weekend duties, and the strict path society has laid out as "normal". I'm running away because I want to experience every culture, see every mountain, eat different food, attend crazy festivals, meet new people, and enjoy different holidays around the world. I want to construct a life that makes me happy.

In our society, the accepted path is long and narrow: you go to college, get a job, get married, buy a house, have two or three children, raise them, and then retire. Only then, after you've put in your time, can you enjoy the fruits of your labor. And any difference is considered abnormal and strange.

For me, those who travel the world aren't running away from life. They are exploring the world and living in their own way. They have a degree of freedom a lot of people will never experience. They get to be the captains of their own ships.

People may tell you they envy what you do, and say they wish they could travel like you. But they never do. Few people have the courage to take the risk. But life is what you make it out to be. Life is yours to create. So I'm not running away. I am just going after my own life. And I never plan to look back.

A. Society boxes you in and limits your movements to their hopes and beliefs.

B. But there is this belief that travelers must be escaping something.

C. I'm running away from people's fixed idea of the "real" world.

D. If you really want something, you have to go after it.

E. They simply avoid some difficulties by traveling.

F. Instead, they are running toward true living.

G. Traveling is something everyone should do.

The researchers engaged in a curious experiment. They wanted to see how a mycelial network would respond to two different situations: woodblocks placed in a circle versus a cross arrangement. The question was simple — how would the fungi behave? In the cross arrangement, the further most four blocks were the most populated. The researchers believe this is because the fungi see these outer blocks as outposts (前哨站), helping the mycelial network branch out into further areas. Hence, thick connections were noticed here. When it came to the circle arrangement, there was equal connection at all blocks, but the center remained untouched. The fungi did not see a benefit in extending its network into an area that already had plenty of company. These actions suggest that fungi communicate information across the entire mycelial network, adjusting their growth direction depending on their surrounding shape.

Fungi exhibit remarkable efficiency when it comes to resource allocation, a skill essential for their survival and growth. This ability to optimize resources is a result of complex feedback mechanisms and environmental assessments conducted by the mycelial network. Researchers claim that fungi prioritize areas with abundant resources, indicating an advanced understanding of their surroundings. In resource-rich zones, mycelium growth accelerates, capturing nutrients and storing them for future use. This practice not only ensures the fungi thrive in unstable environments but also highlights their ecological significance as decomposers (分解器) and nutrient recyclers.

The unique problem-solving abilities and efficient networking strategies of fungi have inspired innovations in human technology. Scientists are exploring mycelial algorithms (算法) to develop more efficient networks, such as urban planning and telecommunications systems. The fungi's extraordinary capacity to communicate and coordinate across their networks offers insights into creating sustainable systems. By imitating their resource allocation methods, researchers a I m to create solutions that enhance human infrastructure (基础建设) leading to smarter and more adaptive frameworks.

About two-thirds of radiology departments in the US use AI in some way. A CT scan of the body includes hundreds of images that radiologists must study. AI tools can sort through these images to figure out which ones are most likely to have abnormalities. A 2023 study in the journal Lancet Oncology also shows the promise of AI in radiology. Over 80,000 women in Sweden were randomly assigned either two radiologists to read their X-rays or one radiologist plus AI and the study found a similar cancer detection rate for both groups.

But AI tools aren't perfect. A 2024 study in Radiology looked at AI's ability to screen out certain diseases on chest X-rays. Although AI had a high level of accuracy for ruling out disease, when it made a mistake, it was potentially more critical than something missed by a radiologist. Most AI detection products produce false judgements that radiologists are responsible for following up on. "AI that's focused on detecting abnormalities can actually create more work for the radiologist," a medical professor Langlotz says. This has discouraged the adoption of some AI algorithms (算法) .

Although AI is a hot topic, it has been .part of radiology for decades, says Despina Kontos, a professor of radiological sciences at Columbia University. It used to be called computer-aided diagnosis, but it was essentially doing the same thing. Surely, most experts agree that radiologists won't be replaced by AI. Instead, they will use the technology to improve their accuracy and speed up their workflow. "AI is going to be a vital part of assisting radiologists in reading studies for a long time," says Fishman, one of the experts.

The ninth grader at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville has received the title "America's Top Young Scientist", according to a press release from the 3M Company.

Now in its 17th year, the challenge supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real-world solutions. When the finalists were chosen, they were paired with a 3M scientist who guided them over the summer to help transform their ideas from just concepts into models. Sirish spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M's global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sirish's journey to winning the award came from watching his mother wash vegetables and fruits every day and caution him to always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference.

Since 70 percent of produce in the US has pesticide residues that are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's, it's very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe to eat. That's what PestiSCAND is designed to do. The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce back.

Sirish aims at making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes people should wash their produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending MIT.

Inspiring Vacations launch Inspiring Cruises (乘船游览).

Cruises by Inspiring Vacations was launched with our passion for travel and broad experience coming together to create adventures at sea. Cruise holiday planning doesn't have to be complicated — from the moment you book until you return home, the process is quick and smooth. With our user-friendly platform and overall support, you can relax and eagerly expect your next journey on the open seas. As Australia's most highly awarded tour operator, we love helping travelers explore the world, and you'll love our specially planned cruise packages! Visit cruises.inspiringvacations.com.

The happiest city in the world was announced.

Now is a good time to put Denmark's second-largest city, Aarhus, on your list. Located on the east coast of the Jutland Peninsula, Aarhus was recently named the world's happiest city according to the London-based Institute for Quality of Life's 2024 Happy City Index. Having four Michelin-starred restaurants, an energetic street food scene, easy access to beautiful nature escapes, and outstanding museums and galleries, Aarhus may not be as well-known as Copenhagen, but it achieved the highest score out of 1,650 cities worldwide, particularly excelling in governance and the environment.

Paris came second on the list of Romantic Cities.

A recent list by Funjet Vacations and Talker Research revealed that 34 percent of respondents ranked Maui as the most romantic destination, excelling Paris by just 1 point. Following Maui and Paris, Rome and Venice also ranked highly in romance stakes, while Cancun rounded out the top 5. While most respondents suggested waiting about a year for a first trip together, many would choose to travel sooner.