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"We think that one of the important functions of conversational AI is empathy (移情，共鸣),"explained lead author Dr Koji Inoue, an assistant professor at Kyoto University in the Department of Intelligence Science and Technology within the Graduate School of Informatics. "One way a robot can empathize with users is to share their laughter."

In the shared-laughter model, a human first laughs and the AI system responds with laughter as an empathetic response. This approach required designing three subsystems — one to detect laughter, a second to decide whether to laugh, and a third to choose the type of appropriate laughter. The type of laughter is also important, because in some cases a polite chuckle may be more appropriate than a loud snort of laughter.

The team tested Erica's new sense of humor by creating four different short dialogues between a person and Erica with her new shared-laughter system. Then they asked more than 130 people in total to listen to each dialogue within the three different conditions — shared-laughter system, no laughter, all laughter — and evaluated the interactions based on human-likeness, naturalness and understanding. The shared-laughter system performed better than either baseline(基准).

"Robots should actually have a distinct character, and we think that they can show this through their conversational behaviors, such as laughing, eye gaze, gestures and speaking style," Inoue added, "We do not think this is an easy problem at all, and it may well take more than 10 to 20 years before we can finally have a casual chat with a robot like we would with a friend."

"The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces," said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific.

A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence.

The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already ravages more job opportunities than it creates.

But the report states, "Losing occupations does not change what people do." Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research.

"The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies." it states.

A 2024 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured "a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create" according to Aaron Smith, the report's co-author.

"Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change." Microsoft's Jonathan Grudin told researchers.

Tu Youyou was born in Ningbo in 1930. At 16, her battle with tuberculosis (肺结核) inspired her mission to relieve human suffering through science, leading her to Peking University in 1951, where her strict academic training laid the groundwork for her future work at the intersection (交叉) of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and modern science.

After graduation, she conducted vital research on herbal medicines, clarifying long-standing confusion over plant species. In 1969, Tu led a team to comb through 2,000 ancient TCM texts and folk cures. A 4th-century text eventually inspired a key idea: extracting Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood) with ether (乙醚) could preserve its active part. After 190 failed experiments, success came. By 1972, her team had extracted pure artemisinin, proved safety on themselves, and confirmed its effectiveness.

Artemisinin has revolutionized malaria treatment, reducing incidence by 37% and death rate by 60% between 2000 and 2015, saving an estimated 5.9 million children's lives (WHO, 2015). This achievement earned Tu the 2011 Lasker Award and, in 2015, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine — the first Nobel in a scientific field for a Chinese scientist and a landmark for TCM's global recognition. She later received China's Highest National Science and Technology Award (2016) and was named among Time's 100 Most Influential Women (2020).

Nevertheless, Tu remains humble, emphasizing that artemisinin is "a gift from TCM and the collective effort of her team." At 94, she rises at dawn to monitor resistance trials, records every data point by hand, and personally replies to rural doctors seeking advice. Her humility, resilience, and quiet dedication continue to inspire scientists worldwide.

Big Bend National Park

This remote and dry part of west Texas, U. S. A., has more cactus (仙人掌) species than any other national park, as well as birds such as roadrunners and bright yellow Scott's orioles, and animals such as javelina. But encounters with wildlife seem different in the desert. They remind you that life is where you least expect to find it.

Azores

The Azores, a necklace of nine attractive islands in the middle of the Atlantic, are part of Portugal. These volcanic islands are known for whale-watching and hot springs. The islands' pools, volcanic lakes, waterfalls and steaming geysers (间歇泉) all bear witness to the violent volcanic forces.

Botswana

The southern African country of Botswana continues to face a series of threats to its expansive, wildlife-rich national parks and game reserves, ranging from illegal hunting to overtourism. But new measures are helping case some of the pressure. The Tuli Block holds animals like leopards and a large elephant population. Visitors can enjoy guided safaris here, experiencing the stunning wildlife up close while supporting conservation efforts.

Guyana

Thick rain forests, vast savannahs (稀树草原), magical mountain ranges and grand rivers-Guyana may be one of South America's smaller nations, but it holds strong appeal for nature-lovers. Natural highlights range from leopards moving quietly in thick forests to large eagles in the skies and wow-moments like Kaeteur Falls, one of the world's highest single drop waterfalls.

Sarah, usually energetic before races, sat weakly on the bench. She looked pale. A stomach illness had hit her family, and she was still sick.

Coach Davis stood beside her. "Sarah, can you run the anchor leg (最后一棒) tomorrow? It's the most important job, but you are sick." The anchor leg runner finishes the race, and Sarah was their fastest runner.

Sarah breathed hard. "I... I have to, Coach. The team needs me." But her voice shook, and sweat shone on her forehead.

Nearby, Maya watched, her hands tight. She ran the third leg well but wasn't the fastest. Seeing Sarah so sick worried her. What if Sarah got worse?

In the locker room after practice, Maya sat next to Sarah. "Hey," she said gently, "how are you really feeling?"

Sarah looked down at her shaking hands. "Not great," she admitted. "But I can't let everyone down. The team is counting on me."

Maya took a deep breath. "I know you want to help, but what if running makes you worse? Maybe... maybe someone else should run the anchor leg this time?"

Sarah's eyes were filled with tears, "But who? It has to be someone fast."

"I could try," Maya offered quietly. "I've been practicing hard. And Coach could help me prepare."

Sarah stared at her, "You'd really do that?"

Maya nodded firmly, "Of course! We're teammates. That's what teammates do — we help each other when we need it most."

Coach Davis, who had been listening nearby, walked over. "Sarah, Maya makes a good point. Running while sick could hurt your health and the team's chances. Sometimes the bravest thing is knowing when to step back. Don't worry, the backup will take Maya's place."

Sarah wiped her eyes. It was the hardest decision she'd ever made.

"You're right," she finally said, her voice thick with emotion. "Maya, I trust you. You'll be a great anchor leg." Maya laughed and hugged her friend. "I'll run like you're right beside me!"

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The second China-Australia Dialogue Exhibition, (title) "Postcards from China: An Artistic Odyssey", opened at the China Cultural Centre in Sydney on August 28, attracting around 110 attendees from the cultural, artistic media circles of the two countries.

The opening ceremony featured a (wonder) performance of guzheng solo High Mountains and Flowing Water, one of China's ten great ancient (piece), and Eugène Ysaye's Violin Sonata No.2, Op. 27.

Co-organized the centre, the Australian Watercolor Institute and Guangxi Arts University, the exhibition featured 40 works by 10 Chinese and Australian artists that explore themes of cultural integration and exchange.

Wang Shuyu, cultural counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney, highlighted the unique power of art in crossing borders and (build) friendship between the two countries. "These creations are not (mere) paintings on paper; they're like postcards carrying stories, dreams and hopes between the two nations," she said.

David van Nunen, president of the Australian Watercolor Institute, (stress) the exhibition's role in showcasing the outcomes of a visit to China by Australian artists, lasted from August last year to July this year. "We are devoted to advancing cross-cultural exchanges and look forward to deeper cooperation with China not only (open) up more spaces for artistic creation, but also to build a closer emotional bond between artists from both sides," he said.

Weeks later, it was Adriana's first day back to school — a day she had eagerly looked forward to after weeks of5. To her great surprise, Ricky appeared at the school gate as she6 up with her mom. Several teachers nearby also7 to watch, smiling at the heartwarming scene. This time, he didn't8 any medical supplies. Instead, he held a handful of bright flowers, some small toys as9, and flashed a big, warm smile. A week earlier, Ricky had10 Adriana's mom about her favorite things, just to make her return to school a little more11.

As soon as Adriana saw Ricky, her face12. "Mr. Ricky" she called out13. She let go of her mom's hand and ran toward him, her eyes filled with happiness. She14 her arms around him, and Ricky gently patted (拍) her back, saying, "Welcome back to school, Adriana." In that moment, Adriana could15 how much care Ricky had for her-far more than just the help he'd provided before.

To solve this problem, fishermen put freezers (冰柜) on their boats. They would freeze the caught fish immediately. , but it failed to maintain the freshness that the Thais treasured. The price of frozen fish began to drop.

Then, the fishermen tried another solution. They put fish tanks (鱼缸) on their boats. They would catch fish and place them in the tanks, packed tightly together. The fish would move around a bit, but soon became tired and bored. .

Finally, the fishermen discovered a clever solution. They added a small shark to the tanks. The shark would eat a few fish, but the remaining ones stayed lively and active throughout the journey. , keeping them always on the move. When the fishermen reached the market, the fish were still fresh and full of life.

The customers at the market were very happy with the energetic and lively fish. . The fishermen's new method not only kept the fish fresh but also brought back the excitement of buying fish that were as lively as if they had just been caught. This clever idea helped the fishermen succeed once again.

A. They could see and feel the difference in quality

B. As a result, these fish did not taste fresh, either

C. Many fishermen started to fish in warmer waters instead

D. The presence of the shark created a challenge for the fish

E. This method helped the fish last longer without going bad

F. The fish in the tanks soon escaped and jumped into the sea

G. This forced fishermen to journey further out to sea to catch fish

Researchers analyzed 357 global surveys covering 2.3 million people. Participants ranked themselves on a 10-level "status ladder (地位等级)" comparing their position to society. Results revealed social comparison drives over 70% of money's impact on happiness — far outweighing actual resources. "Money gains power when measured against others," explains lead researcher Dr. Lee.

The researchers also found that the effect of social comparison was stronger in countries, such as Singapore. Resource competition forces constant social evaluation. Yet upward comparisons often backfire. As Mark Twain observed, "Comparison is the death of joy." Having just a little more money than your parents doesn't bring much satisfaction, because nowadays the neighbors are clearly much wealthier.

Critically, economic growth sometimes fails to improve national happiness. Why? The study suggests unequal progress makes many feel left behind despite personal gains. True well-being requires advancing both personally and relatively within society's position ladder. Lawmakers thus must balance wealth creation with fair competition policies.

Despite these impacts, the problem appears overlooked by the tech industry. "If you examine tech companies' sustainability reports, they mention carbon emissions (碳排放) and water use, but completely ignore harmful air pollutants already damaging public health," explains Shaolei Ren, a study author.

The research team recommends that tech companies report air pollution from their electricity use and generators. They also call for proper compensation for communities suffering the worst health effects from this pollution.

Notably, AI-related air pollution harms certain low-income neighborhoods more severely, partly because they often sit closer to power sources. Furthermore, pollution spreads across state boundaries. "Data centers pay local taxes," Ren notes, "but health impacts reach nationwide. Other affected areas receive no compensation." For example, pollution from Virginia data centers spreads into seven neighboring regions.

As tech companies compete to launch new AI services, dangerous air pollutants — especially tiny particles entering lungs — are expected to rise sharply. By 2030, health damage from AI pollution could match that of all vehicles in California.

"AI's growth hugely increases demand for data centers and energy, making it the fastest-growing energy user across all industries," Ren states. Training just one major AI model creates pollution equal to 10,000 car trips between Los Angeles and New York.

"If your relatives have asthma or heart conditions, this pollution may harm them today. This serious health problem cannot wait," Ren warns.

In 2017, Rao won the first place in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. This brought her wide attention. She decided to use her talents to solve real problems. After learning about unsafe drinking water in Flint, Michigan, she created Tethys. This device tests water for dangerous lead and sends results to a phone. Later, she designed Kindly, an app that uses computer smarts to find hurtful online messages early. She also built Epione, a tool to help doctors spot signs of drug addiction.

Rao is also a writer. Her first book, Baby Brother Wonders, came out in 2015 when she was just ten. In 2020, she published A Young Person's Guide to Science and Technology. That same year, TIME Magazine chose her as the first ever Kid of the Year, featuring her on its cover. She also received other important awards including a place on Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 list.

Outside of science, Rao enjoys Indian classical dance, singing and playing the piano. She has shared her ideas at TEDx events and appeared in a Marvel television show. Her story teaches us that young people can make a big difference in the world.

The Great American Beer Festival (October)

This 3-day event in Denver is held at the Colorado Convention Center. It attracts around 50,000 people each year. Over 800 American factories (酿酒厂) offer more than 4,000 kinds of beer, including famous ones like Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. Visitors can eat food from local food trucks, such as handmade pretzels and delicious small hamburgers. You can also attend workshops to learn about the beer-making process or meet skilled brewers.

Oktoberfest (啤酒节) Zinzinnati(September)

This is America's biggest Oktoberfest outside Munich, and it takes place along the river in Cincinnati. It draws more than 800,000 people each year. Over 100 sellers offer German food and beer. There's a big 300-foot tent called Zinzinnati Festhalle that can hold more than 1,000 people, and features over 30 shows. Favorite traditions include the World's Largest Chicken Dance, the Running of the Wieners (a race with small dogs), and a mug-holding competition.

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (June)

This popular event in Louisiana is held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Each year, roughly 7,500 people come to it. You can try food and drinks from over 250 wineries and 75 local restaurants. They serve both traditional and innovative New Orleans dishes. Special activities include the Royal Street Stroll, where you taste wine in old shops in the French Quarter, and the Grand Tasting, where chefs show how to cook.

Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February)

This 4-day event in Miami Beach has over 400 sellers, offering things like special cheeses and handmade cocktails, and about 25,000 people attend it. It's held at the convention center, local restaurants, and tents on the beach. Famous chefs like Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay show how to cook and host special dinners. Special activities include Burger Bash hosted by Emeril Lagasse and the Grand Tasting Village with over 50 restaurants and 100 kinds of wine and drinks.

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Zhong Nanshan, is considered one of the most outstanding doctors in China, has made numerous contributions to our country. He is a courageous and kind figure(love) by many people.

This devoted and patient physician was born in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province in October,1936. He(commit) himself to caring for and treating patients ever since he graduated from Peking Medical School. In 2020, Wuhan encountered COVID-19. impressed us most was that this 84-year old man rushed to the front line without (hesitate). Dangerous as it was, he and his team risked (they) lives, working day and night to search for the treatment for the disease. Despite many (fail), they never acknowledged defeat. Finally, the team succeeded in the fight against the disease,(save) numerous lives. With their efforts, the spread was control and our country got back on its feet.

Doctor Zhong has won great respect    admiration from all the people and has been awarded the Medal of the Republic.

I moved to a/an5 near home. Every Sunday, with all schoolwork finished, I went home and helped Dad. To my sadness, he6 everything I did. "It's not you." Mom explained to me. "What7 him makes him feel bad about himself. His anger was masking (掩饰) his frustration (挫败)." I was so8 to hear that. Now I saw his pain went beyond the bodily pain, and that made me try harder to9 him.

One day we were watching a football game. I said, "I'll10you $2 million that Dallas wins." Dad looked at me. "You don't have $2 million." he11. After that, every time we watched the game, we made the same bets. Dad laughed more easily and accepted my help more12. Our relationship was13.

That spring, a week before the National Football League draft (选拔), we had a party at our house. After everyone had gone, Dad and I were sitting in the living room. He caught my eye. "Whether you make it or not doesn't14" he said. "I'm proud of you." Maybe our relationship would never be perfect, but I would never15 that he wanted the best for me.

Find shelter immediately

If you find yourself caught in a lightning storm, never stand under a tree, and avoid being close to power lines as they're both excellent conductors (导体) of electricity and could potentially cause death, if not serious injury. . It's the key to minimizing danger.

Watch out for dangers

Windows provide a direct path for the lightning to travel. Keep windows closed, stay away from them and try to stay within inner rooms of the structure. Using a landline phone is the main cause of lightning-related injuries. Lightning can travel into the home from through any material that conducts electricity. This includes landlines, electrical wiring, and plumbing.

Being near water is extremely dangerous during a lightning storm, so move away from the body of water. If you are fishing, swimming or on a boat, get out of the water immediately and hurry back to the bank.

Stay inside

Stay inside at least 30 minutes after the last strike. Don't go out just because the rain is starting to let up. There is still a significant risk of lightning strikes from a departing storm. .

Lightning is dangerous but you can minimize your risk. The advice is simple: increase the awareness of avoiding danger and master proper knowledge to protect yourself from a thunderstorm.

A. Get away from the water

B. Prepare enough water

C. Go to hospital quickly

D. Don't touch anything metal or electrical

E. Find shelter near or under a stony shelter

F. Wait for news that the danger has passed

G. Fortunately, most lightning-related deaths are preventable

This phenomenon can be seen in most colleges. For example, at Dartmouth there was a section of the main library that was open twenty-four hours a day and the students I used to see in there late at night crowded in groups, drinking coffee, were definitely pseudo-working.

By placing themselves in distracting environments and insisting on working long hours, these students are damaging their brain's ability to think clearly and efficiently to accomplish the task at hand. In the end they get half the results with twice the effort.

The bigger problem here is that most students don't even realize that they're pseudo-working. To them pseudo-working is work — it's how they've always done it, and it's how all of their friends do it. It never crosses their mind that there might be a better way. Straight-A students, on the other hand, know all about pseudo-working. They fear it, and for good reason it not only wastes time, but it's also mentally tiring.

In fact, the most important skill in becoming a better student is the ability to get work done quickly and with a minimum of wasted effort. Some cognitive science research concludes that about 50 minutes is the optimal learning period to maximize the material learned per time unit.

So how can students manage to study efficiently? One key factor is captured in the following simple formula: work accomplished = time spent×intensity of focus. Pseudo-working features a very low intensity of focus. Therefore, to accomplish something by pseudo-working, you need to spend a lot of time. The straight-A approach, on the other hand, maximizes intensity in order to minimize time.

The outbreak of World War II led to a national shortage of chemists and scientists. In spite of the fact that she was still a student and a woman, she was offered a job as a chemical analyst due to her talents, producing explosives (爆炸物) for the wartime effort. She put her degree on hold and moved to Ohio, taking on the dangerous job of analyzing unstable chemicals to produce weapons. 

After the war ended there was a fall in demand for explosives, so she made a move to the field of aeronautics, moving to California to work for NAA (North American Aviation). The only woman out of 900 engineers, she was soon promoted to a role which involved calculating the performance of rocket propellants (推进剂) and designing special fuels to work with different engines. However, never having returned to complete her degree, she was not afforded the rank or higher pay of an engineer, even though she had all the skills and knowledge of one. 

Her experience with propellants meant that when NAA was tasked to find a fuel capable of lifting the redesigned Redstone missiles into space, Morgan was appointed technical lead on the project. National pride was on the line, so Morgan set about investigating fuels. After countless trials, she finally designed her own mixture, which was named Hydyne. 

Hydyne tested well with the Redstone missiles and subsequently other aircraft (飞行器) , such as Jupiter-C rockets, proving to be a quick solution to getting to space without a total rocket redesign. The fuel made the first successful US satellite launch possible, even if Morgan silently slipped away from her success, retiring to focus on her family and leaving her chemistry career behind.

Google Ads: The Powerhouse of Online Advertising

When it comes to online advertising, Google Ads is undoubtedly the most powerful and widely used platform with its mighty targeting options. Businesses can target specific keywords, demographics (人口统计), locations, and even custom audiences based on their website visitors or customer lists. This level of precision ensures precise ads reaching.

Facebook Ads: Targeting Your Audience with Accuracy

Facebook Ads offers businesses various ad formats such as image ads, video ads, audio-visual ads, and more to engage with their target audience effectively. One significant advantage Facebook Ads have over other platforms is its advanced targeting abilities. With Facebook's large user data, businesses can target their ads based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and even life events. This level of accuracy allows you to tailor your ads to specific audience divisions and increase the chances of transformation.

LinkedIn Ads: Connecting with Professionals

If your business operates in the B2B space or targets professionals and decision-makers, LinkedIn Ads is an excellent platform to consider. One of the key advantages of using LinkedIn Ads is its professional targeting options, including job titles, industries, company size, and even specific companies. This high level of precision ensures that your ads are viewed by related professionals who are more likely to be interested in your products or services.

YouTube Ads: Engaging Your Audience through Video

Video advertising has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to draw users' attention effectively. One major advantage of YouTube Ads is its widespread reach. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users spending an average of 40 minutes on the platform, YouTube offers advertisers access to a large global audience.