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In 2008, Calvin Lowe's four-year-old son Tyler needed to have a serious surgery. 

On the appointed day of the 1 , he and his wife brought Tyler to Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver. "As we sat in the waiting room, waiting for someone to2 us back to the surgery area, there was a lot of3 in our hearts, " Lowe remembered.

When a nurse called the family back, Lowe's fears 4 . A young doctor walked into the room and told the couple that he would be 5 the surgery. As the doctor began to 6 how the surgery would proceed, Lowe's mind went to the worst possible7 , But then the doctor did something 8 . He looked both Lowe and his wife in the eye, put a9 hand on each of their shoulders, and said, "Today, your son is my son. "

After the surgery was over, the 10 came back out to the family with a big smile and said, "Our son is just fine, and you can11 him here in a few minutes. "

Tyler is now 19 years old and hopes to become a professional photographer. All these years after the surgery, Lowe still12 the young doctor's kindness. "I will never forget that, " Lowe said. "Because that was indeed a 13 of stress then. I can't tell you how 14 we both were for what he said to us that day. It was very15 and meaningful. "

Pursue Your Dreams Today, Not Tomorrow

Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams? We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait? You don't have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps toward a brighter future. And start right now.

If you never try, you're going to be weighed down by your regrets. You're always going to wonder how your life would've turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don't let your future self be disappointed by your present self.

It doesn't matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you're never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field. Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach.

At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you're never going to forgive yourself. . It's what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren't you giving yourself that same push?

Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don't have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams.

Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown. 

A. Ask yourself what would be worse. 

B. Starting small is completely acceptable. 

C. You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams. 

D. New opportunities may lead to personal growth. 

E. If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts. 

F. You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential. 

G. Hard as it is, it's crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind.

Recently, I accidentally found a set of Hanfu l only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard. I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories (配饰) a friend gave me. It occurred to me that 1 had been trapped in the "birdcage effect".

"Birdcage effect" means that when you get an item one day, you will prepare more things to match it. Weeks ago, I was in the company of friends engaged in shopping. One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her, so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading, and thus love reading, not just reading. I joked that she must have fallen for the "birdcage effect". But the friend said with a smile: "Why not use the ‘birdcage effect' instead?"

For the first time, I heard that the "birdcage effect" can be used in reverse (逆向). However, this can't help but remind me of middle school, and I seem to have used the "birdcage effect". Passing by a bookstore one day, I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine, so I started writing with eager hands, and then I fell in love with writing.

After shopping with my friends that time, I began to proceed to use the "birdcage effect". I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk, and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration. When everything was ready, I started writing again.

But how can we get rid of the "birdcage effect" in many things, and even use the "birdcage effect" in the opposite way? Various "birdcages" unavoidably appear in life, but we can distinguish them. If it is not in line with the actual situation, it is a "negative birdcage", then we must learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation. If it is a "positive birdcage" that motivates us to develop upward, we can clarify our goals, shop or decorate appropriately, and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals. At this time, you will find that the "birdcage effect" is actually not so terrible!

Scientists have shown how plants can protect themselves against genetic (基因的) damage caused by environmental stresses. The growing tips of plant roots and shoots have an in-built mechanism (机制) that spells cell death if DNA damage is detected, avoiding passing on faulty DNA. 

Plants have small populations of stem cells (干细胞) at the tips of their roots and shoots, which enable them to continuously grow and produce new tissues throughout their lifetime. These stem cells serve as ancestors for plant tissues and organs. However, any genetic faults present in the stem cells will continue to exist and be passed on permanently throughout the plant's life, which could last thousands of years.

Given the critical role of stem cells and their exposure to potentially dangerous environments at the growing tips of roots and shoots, safeguards are necessary to prevent stem cell faults from becoming fixed. Researchers Nick Fulcher and Robert Sablowski, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, aimed to uncover these protective mechanisms. Through experiments involving X-rays and chemicals, they discovered that stem cells were more sensitive to DNA damage compared to other cells. 

When DNA damage occurs, the cells have the capacity to detect it and cause programmed cells to die, preventing the propagation of the damaged genetic code to the rest of the plant tissues. This process has similarities to the safeguard mechanism found in animal cells, which has been broadly studied due to its relevance in preventing cancer. 

The identification of a similar protective system in plants is of great interest in the field of plant development. It also helps scientists develop plants that can better handle environmental stress. So knowledge of how plants deal with these stresses is of fundamental significance to agricultural science's response to climate change.

Winning a remarkable science award is really a big deal, especially if you are 12 years old. But Shanya Gill, a middle schooler from San Jose, California, won the top award in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for designing a fire detection system that is superior to existing ones, as stated in the press release. 

"The top winners have exhibited boundless curiosity, " Maya Ajmera president and CEO of Society for Science, said in the press release. "Their remarkable research not only reflects their talent but also paves the way for an exciting new future. "

Shanya's inspiration came after a fire destroyed a restaurant in her neighborhood during the summer of 2022, reported The Washington Post. "I had never really experienced something like that before, " she told The Washington Post about the early morning fire at Holder's Country Inn, which started in the kitchen. "They had smoke detectors. and yet it still burned down, " she added.

After she studied fire statistics, Shaya spent over a year developing a fire detection system that she believes could have prevented the fire. Unlike traditional smoke detectors that sense active fires from the smoke in the air, Shanya's thermal (热的) imaging device is designed to stop fires from occurring.

With a thermal camera and a Raspberry Pi, a tiny computer the device detects when a heat source has been left unattended for ten minutes and sends a text message warning. Creating the prototype(原型) was difficult and the hardest part was the programming, "I had two designs, and my first design completely failed. It was a really big challenge I had to go through. " she said. The final device outperforms smoke detectors in speed and accuracy. Shanya wants to bring the costs down to make it even more common than hardwired smoke detectors.

"Shanya saw a problem, went after it and tried to solve it, and that's what we need to encourage with all young people, " said Ajmera. She also highlighted the significance of supporting individuals, especially girls and kids of color, in STEM fields, as research indicates that many young people drop out of these areas.

Strawberry picking is a popular and enjoyable activity in Pennsylvania. The state's favorable weather and long growing season make it a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists.

Bricker's Strawberries

It is a family-owned farm in Carlisle, PA, offering pre-picked and pick-your-own berries throughout the year. Prices range from $2/pound for pick-your-own berries to $4. 25/quart for pre-picked berries. Opening hours may vary depending on the weather, so it's best to check their website before heading out to the farm.

Oak Grove Farms

Oak Grove Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA, has been a family-owned farm since the 1960s. They offer a variety of fruits, and delicious baked goods, with strawberries being their specialty. Prices start at $15 for a 4-quart container. The farm store is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. for visitors to make a purchase. 

Honey Bear Orchards

Located in Lebanon, PA, it is a family-owned orchard providing fresh fruits to the community since 1980. With their fun and safe atmosphere, you can pick your quality fruit with your friends. U-pick strawberries cost $2/pound. They also offer pre-picked strawberries for a slightly higher cost. You can pay through cash or check only in their shop. 

Brecknock Orchard

Brecknock Orchard in Mohnton, PA, is a family-friendly farm where you can pick strawberries and enjoy other activities on the farm. Wagon (马车) ride orchard tours cost $8 per person and include beautiful toys for kids. The cost of strawberry picking starts at $4/pound, and they accept cash and credit cards. 

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Yours, 

Li Hua

Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing

Microsoft is baking ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing,  (transform) an Internet service that lags far behind Google into a new way of communicating with AI. 

Though the new version is now limited to desktops and has no interface for smartphones,  most people now access the Internet, Mehdi, a Microsoft executive, has said that the technology will scale to millions of users in coming weeks and come to the smartphone apps. 

The improvement may give the software giant a cutting edge  other tech companies in capitalizing on the worldwide excitement surrounding ChatGPT, a tool that  (awaken) millions of people to the possibilities of the newest AI technology in the past few weeks. 

Aside from it, Microsoft is also integrating the chatbot technology into its Edge browser. "Think of it as faster, more accurate, more powerful technology (tune) for search queries", said Mehdi.

The shift to making search engines more conversational — able to confidently answer questions offer links to other websites — could change the advertising-fueled search business, but also poses risks if the AI systems don't get their facts right. Their opaqueness (不透明性) also makes it hard to source back to the original human-made images and texts, the new Bing includes notes that reference the source data.

"Bing is powered by AI, so surprises and mistakes are possible. Make sure to check the facts. " is a message that appears at the bottom of the preview version of Bing's new homepage. As an example of how it works, Mehdi (quiz) it on 1990s-era rap, showing its ability to distinguish between the song "Jump" and "Jump Around". He also used it to show how it could plan a vacation or help with shopping.

Google has been cautious about such moves. But in response to pressure due to ChatGPT's popularity, Google announced on Monday a new conversational service named Bard that will be available to a group of "trusted testers" before (release) globally this year.

Chinese tech giant Baidu also announced a similar search chatbot coming later this year. Other tech rivals such as Meta and Amazon have been researching similar technology, but Microsoft's latest moves aim to position at the center of the ChatGPT zeitgeist (时代潮流).

When it comes to going green, intention can be easier than action. Case in point: you decide to buy a T-shirt made from 100% organic cotton, because everyone knows that organic is better for Earth. And in some ways it is; in conventional cotton-farming, pesticides strip the soil of life. But that green label doesn't tell the whole story. Or the possibility that the T-shirt may have been dyed using harsh industrial chemicals, which can pollute local groundwater. If you knew all that, would you still consider the T-shirt green? .

It's a question that most of us are ill equipped to answer, even as the debate over what is and isn't green becomes all-important in a hot and crowded world. . We evolved to respond to threats that were clear and present. That's why, when we eat spoiled food, we get disgusted and when we see a bright light, we shut our eyes. . Scanning the supermarket aisles, we lack the data to understand the full impact of what we choose —and probably couldn't make sense of the information even if we had it.

But what if we could seamlessly calculate the full lifetime effect of our actions on the earth and on our bodies? That's what psychologist Daniel Goleman describes in his forthcoming book, Ecological Intelligence. Using a young science called industrial ecology, businesses and green activists alike are beginning to compile the environmental and biological impact of our every decision—and delivering that information to consumers in a user-friendly way. That's thinking ecologically—understanding the global environmental consequences of our local choices. "We can know the causes of what we're doing, and we can know the impact of what we're doing, " says Goleman, who wrote the 95 best seller Emotional Intelligence.

It's also about our ability to accept that we live in an infinitely connected world with finite resources. Golem an highlights the Tibetan community of Sher, where for millenniums, villagers have survived harsh conditions by carefully conserving every resource available to them. The Tibetans think ecologically because they have no other choice. Neither do we. "We once had the luxury to ignore our impacts, " says Goleman. "Not anymore. "

A. Would you still buy it?

B. What if we could think ecologically?

C. It's going to have a radical impact on the way we do business.

D. Ecological intelligence is ultimately about more than what we buy. 

E. Not just carbon footprints but social and biological footprints as well?

F. But nothing in evolution has prepared us to understand the accumulative impact industrial chemicals may have on us. 

G. That's because our ability to make complex products with complex supply chains has outpaced our ability to comprehend the consequences.

In July 1915, severely tortured by his poor health, James Murray, one of the early editors of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), defined one final word. After his 36 years' dedication to the dictionary, his hard labour had taken a toll, knowing he would not see the project complete.

The poetic quality of Murray's final days is one of the many memorable tales in The Dictionary People. Beginning in 1857, the OED was a huge crowdsourcing project - "the Wikipedia of the 19th century" - comprising 3, 000 people. The idea was to create a "descriptive" dictionary that tracked words' use and meaning over time, unlike its "prescriptive"18th-century predecessor by Samuel Johnson, which told readers how to say and use words. Volunteers read widely, mailing in examples of how "rare, old-fashioned, new, strange" words were used. What is surprising about this fairly random method is that it worked.

The origin story of Sarah Ogilvie's book is almost as improbable as that of the dictionary itself. Ms Ogilvie, a former scholar who served as an editor for the OED, went into the documents of Oxford University Press and came across an old notebook. It had belonged to Murray and contained the names and details of the dictionary volunteers, most of whom had previously been unknown. The Dictionary People is her work of detective scholarship, bringing the lives behind the names to readers.

Ms Ogilvie's book is full of intriguing stories. The presentation of the book is unconventional, too, taking its structure from the work it describes. There are 26 alphabetical chapters, each celebrating a group of contributors ( memorably, "K" is for "kleptomaniac" people who desire to steal). This is a clever arrangement, though it sometimes means that broader issues emerge only in pieces.

Essentially, this is a story about ordinary people. It is concrete proof of those who, to cite dictionary-helper George Eliot, "lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited tombs".