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The Flow Project is still going today, and it pairs undergraduate artists with water scientists to create art pieces inspired by water, ranging from paintings and drawings, clothes and sculptures, to dance and music. Their work highlights the value of art not only as a tool to communicate science, but also as a way to inspire new science.

Aakriti Bagchi, an undergraduate student studying fashion design, was paired with Yuan Liu, a third-year PhD student in environmental engineering who studies storms and flooding in the Mississippi River Basin.

Liu generates computer models of storms caused by atmospheric rivers, which are large amounts of water vapor (水蒸气) that move on to land from tropical seas. His models aim to predict flood outcomes from these storms in the Mississippi River Basin.

Patterns and designs from Liu's research inspired visual elements that Bagchi transformed into a wearable jacket.

She designed the jacket with blue and brown yarns (纱线) through white fabric to present the multiple layers of water vapor involved in the storms Liu studies. The front of the jacket showcases patches (块) of fabric to form a map of the river basin. Bagchi chose each patch to represent the basin's various regions.

"There's so much you can do with fashion," Bagchi says. "You can do all your research and you can find crazy solutions. And finding ways to show your thoughts in a creative sense or just in a very clear way is very important."

But Bagchi's art wasn't the only thing inspired by the cooperation. Liu says talking with Bagchi throughout the process and seeing how she approaches problems encouraged him to take a step back and consider new approaches to his own work.

"I think it does shift a little bit of the focus when I'm doing research from just thinking about all those details, those mathematics, to some of the big pictures," Liu says. "That's pretty important actually, for you to become a better scientist."

You can pay for your trips on the Metro in a few ways during your visit to Washington DC. The information below will tell you about each.

SmarTrip Cards

You will need a SmarTrip card to enter and exit the DC Metro system.

A SmarTrip card is required for each rider aged 5 and older. Cards cannot be shared, so each rider needs their own. Note that up to two children under age five may travel free with each fare-paying adult.

SmarTrip cards can be ordered online, or you can buy a card at the station. They cost $15 each, with the price covering $2 for the card itself and a preloaded $13 credit.

Pay-As-You-Go

Another way to travel is by paying as you go.

There is no set fare (车费) for all trips, as fares between stations depend on the distance, the day, and the time.

The system does charge less at certain times. From 5:00 am until 9:30 pm on weekdays, the cost will land between $2.25 and $6. After 9:30 pm on weekdays and over weekends, there will be a flat rate of $2.25.

1-Day and 3-Day Passes

If you don't want to worry about loading your card throughout the day, you can purchase a 1-day pass for $13/person or a 3-day pass for $28/person.

There are no travel restrictions so you can use this pass anytime and without additional charges. This may seem like a great deal. The farther out your hotel or accommodations are, the better off this deal will be.

For most people, a one-or three-day pass makes sense only if you plan to make more than two longer-distance round trips daily.

Remember that all Metrorail trips are a flat $2.25 fare on Saturdays and Sundays, so a pass is usually not the best deal if you use Metro mostly on weekends. You are better off paying as you go.

It was a cold, gray day when Frank Daily stood with his friends, waiting for the bus after school, his breath forming pale clouds in the bitter air. Frank only pretended to listen to the chatter of his friends, hiding the disappointment crushing his spirit. Basketball season had begun without him — his five-foot-four frame considered "insufficient" for the team. And the coach's harsh words echoed in his mind, "Good skills, but we need height."

Starting a new school wasn't easy, especially for Frank, who had been a star athlete in elementary school. His mom used to say, "If you put as much time into books as into basketball, you could do well in both." Well, maybe she was right about the books. Basketball, however, was a different story. Now he felt like a nobody.

On boarding the bus, Frank sank himself into the seat while his mind remained trapped outside the locker room. He could still feel the pain as he scanned the team list, searching desperately for his name-and didn't find it. The rejection hurt more than the biting cold, making him feel completely "invisible" in his new school.

A loud horn and a sudden stop interrupted Frank's gloomy thoughts. The bus doors hissed open and a very pregnant woman struggled to get on by grabbing the metal handrail (扶手) with cold-reddened hands. As she dropped into the nearest seat with a sigh, Frank noticed she was only wearing torn, wet socks that offered no protection and warmth.

When the driver asked about her shoes, she explained with quiet dignity, "I can't afford them. I just got on to warm my feet, if you don't mind." Hearing this, Frank was lost in thought. He knew he could always afford shoes. She probably never could. He looked down at his new basketball shoes-once an inspiring gift from mom, now a reminder of his broken basketball dream. Then he looked at the woman. The word "invisible" popped into his mind again: an invisible person, but for a different reason.

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Frank glanced at the lady's wet socks and made a decision.

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"May I know your name?" she asked, her voice was soft with emotion.

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2．介绍礼物。

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China Focus: China's upscale ice creams melting hearts of consumers

Once just a simple way to cool off, ice cream is seeing a surge of new varieties to meet the expanding tastes and preferences of Chinese consumers since its first appearance.

On the Chinese lifestyle-sharing app known internationally as RedNote, many users have posted appealing images of upscale ice creams various shapes, ranging from blooming flowers to fresh fruits, each of is the result of delicate craftsmanship. (comment) such as "adorable" and "too pretty to eat" are very common in these posts.

Favored by today's consumers, especially young people, such ice creams (become) commonplace in souvenir shops at tourist attractions across China since their first appearance. Handan Museum, a well-known tourist site in Hebei in April introduced creative ice creams that drew inspiration from two precious artifacts (house) in the museum. "Blind boxes" containing randomly flavored ice creams are also on sale to attract customers. The museum's ice creams have been hit among visitors since their launch, with over 100 sold daily this summer. Food industry analyst Zhu Danpeng believes the (emerge) of these visually appealing ice creams reflects a thirst for emotional and (spirit) well-being in consumption.

The shift to healthy eating has spurred changes in the industry. Traditional ice cream makers are adjusting their ingredients unveiling new products in response to evolving needs, while new brands are winning customers by labeling themselves as producers of handcrafted and (fresh) made ice creams.

As a child, Ducarroz spent every2 moment on the soccer field. But at 13, the talented athlete began to suffer from3 anxiety attacks that made it hard for her to leave home. When her mother told her she had to continue playing a sport, Ducarroz found BMX as a way to4 that rule. Little did she know that BMX would soon5 every aspect of her life, and become the reason she would push through her fears one step at a time.

The tale began when a BMX video on YouTube inspired her to try the extreme sport. She saved up for a bike. Then she began practicing6 in her driveway. Soon, her excellent skills brought her enough7 to ride at the local skate park. With that confidence, Ducarroz was8 to ride in the competition in 2016, and she has not looked back since.

"The bike made me get out of the house, go to the skate park, and9 get on a plane," said Ducarroz. "It10 me to overcome all my fears."

The 26-year-old is now one of the world's best female BMX freestylers. Ducarroz now has her11 set on the 2024 Paris Olympics. She says, "My goal in Paris is another medal. I can get that done with the training."

Though she still suffers occasional12 attacks, Ducarroz now knows how to manage them. To help others with mental health conditions, Ducarroz has started an Instagram page called MindTricks. It is where people discuss their fears13.

"MindTricks started because of my own14 that I was making on Instagram about mental health," she explained. "And I thought, ‘Why don't we create a place where others can do the same, a central spot where everyone can read about these stories and also feel15 to share their own stories?'"

But a creative writing student using A. I.? In a memoir (传记) writing class? What are you saying about your life if even you can't be bothered to think about it.

Having written two memoirs, I know the challenges and pleasures of this work, and I want my students to experience those challenges, too. Rather, it is about defining who you are, in part by revisiting particularly unpleasant experiences. This process makes the author more fully alive.

Using a machine that gathers information online and creates a fake version of you is not just cheating; it degrades our memories and humanity. Yet it's not the students who concern me most, but a culture that undervalues writing and reading so much that some students think skipping them is a reasonable choice.

The only thing under my control as a teacher is what I do in my classroom. Whether they write best-sellers or just scribble in journals, doing the work with their full selves is what truly matters.

Writing can be a way to preserve ourselves and even a form of resistance.

A. I'll teach students to write honestly.

B. I can even sympathize, to an extent.

C. This may feel like a battle already lost.

D. Outsourcing your life story to AI is disheartening.

E. The act of writing a memoir is not just about saying "Look at me".

F. That fighting spirit is our greatest strength and exists only within us.

G. It is upsetting to see AI creating fake stories, but maybe it's just new storytelling.

Unlike earlier BCIs, which relied on brain signals from attempted speech or writing, the new device directly interprets neural patterns linked to phonemes (speech units), aiming to restore fluent communication for those with speech or motor disabilities.

The system works by implanting sensors in the motor cortex (运动皮层), the brain region controlling movement, including speech. As volunteers think of words, machine learning algorithms (算法) analyze neural activity to identify phoneme patterns and reconstruct sentences. Stanford neuroscientist Benyamin Meschede-Krasa explains, "If you just have to think about speech instead of actually trying to speak, it's potentially easier and faster."

Researchers discovered overlapping brain signals between attempted and imagined speech, but the system could distinguish them through probability calculations. For example, it recognized 125,000 words by linking frequent phoneme combinations. "These patterns are a similar but smaller version of attempted speech activity," notes Stanford's Frank Willett, adding, "We decoded them well enough to prove the principle, but not as well as attempted speech."

There's still a long way to go here, and the BCI often fell far short of that 74% maximum accuracy rating. However, by utilizing upgraded implant technology and mapping more of the brain for thought cues, the researchers are confident that the system can be quickly improved over the next few years.

Another issue to overcome is the potential for translating, logging, and speaking out inner monologues that are intended to be kept private — not something you want in a BCI. Safeguards like thinking of a special password start and stop decoding could be implemented here, the researchers suggest. This concept was trialed in the experiments with 98 percent accuracy.

This follows other progress, such as a recent real-time thought-decoding study (personalized to one individual). "The future of BCIs is bright," Willett says. "This gives hope that speech BCIs may one day restore communication as fluent and natural as conversational speech."

In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing.

That's why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there's a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails, and stress, then they're probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout.

Personally, I'm going to stop saying "busy" when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like "I have limited access to email" and "I'll respond as soon as I get back" sound like you're being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off.

By rejecting the myth that business equals worth, we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter and finding balance. Let's redefine what it means to be productive — and start valuing rest as much as effort.

3 red-crowned crane birds hatched at the station through his artificial program in 1996. Despite tasting success, Zhao and his team encountered hardships the following year. In 1997, not a single red-crowned crane bird hatched. And in 1998, only one red-crowned crane chick hatched through artificial breeding, but it died soon after.

In 1999, the station rescued 7 injured red-crowned cranes from the wild, which brought a crucial ray of hope for the program. That drove Zhao and his colleagues to check temperature control devices, go through a huge amount of data, and seek advice from experts, hoping to achieve a breakthrough in artificial breeding. They tried every possible method, even consulting technicians from nearby chicken farms. Finally, the artificial breeding program improved a lot. Later, a record of 85 red-crowned crane birds hatched at the station through a combination of artificial and natural breeding methods. Over the past 30 years, Zhao has always been personally involved in the hatching process. "This part is the most crucial; there cannot be the slightest error," he said.

Later, Zhao realized that with the number of artificially bred red-crowned cranes increasing, the bond between the cranes and humans was growing stronger. "But they are the spirits of nature and hence should return to nature." Zhao said. Therefore, Zhao provided outdoor training to artificially bred red-crowned cranes in the reserve in order to increase the number of wild red-crowned cranes. Up to now, Zhao and his team have bred and released more than 200 red-crowned cranes after ensuring they will be able to survive in nature.

Fly-in programs provide an immersive campus experience, making universities and colleges accessible for students in advance. They remove financial barriers to visits and offer application and financial aid workshops. Additionally, participants build valuable connections with peers, students, and staff, gaining support throughout the admissions process and beyond.

How to Apply for Fly-In Programs?

Coalition (联盟) Members and their Fly-In Programs

Expanding college access to communities that have been minorities in higher education is a shared goal among Coalition schools. Below, check out some of our member schools and their fly-in visit programs.

Tom was a typical teenager, a bit rebellious and not sure what he wanted to do with his life. He often got into trouble at school and had a strained relationship with his parents. One day, his teacher suggested that he participate in a community service project to teach underprivileged children. Reluctantly, Tom agreed.

When he first arrived at the community center, he was skeptical. The children were from poor families, and their living conditions were far from what Tom was used to. But as he started to teach them basic math and reading, he saw the spark in their eyes. They were eager to learn, despite their difficult circumstances.

Over time, Tom began to look forward to his weekly visits to the community center. He realized that he had the ability to make a difference in these children's lives. He started to prepare his lessons more carefully and even brought some of his own books and toys to share with the kids.

As the months passed, Tom noticed a change in himself. He became more responsible and empathetic. He no longer took his own privileges for granted and started to appreciate the little things in life. His relationship with his parents also improved as he became more open-minded and understanding.

By the end of the community service project, Tom had a clear sense of purpose. He decided to pursue a career in education, hoping to continue to help children who are less fortunate. This experience had not only changed the lives of the children he taught but also had a profound impact on his own growth and future.

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After making the decision to pursue education as a career, Tom faced new challenges.

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Years later, Tom, now a teacher, looked back on his journey with a heart full of gratitude.

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Rejecting Disposable Culture, Embracing a Sustainable Lifestyle

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"Dead to Rights," a film on the Nanjing Massacre, has stormed China's summer box office, (surpass) 1 billion yuan in just eight days since its July 25 debut. Directed by Shen Ao, the film became the first post-Spring Festival release to achieve this box office milestone and has maintained its daily box office (dominate) in China since its debut show, according to industry trackers' reports.

The film has topped daily box office charts in all provincial-level regions across mainland China for five consecutive (连续的) days through July 25. To date, it (draw) over 30 million admissions, demonstrating strong audience resonance.

"Dead to Rights" focuses a group of Chinese civilians take refuge in a photography studio during the Japanese aggressors' brutal occupation of Nanjing.

In a desperate attempt to stay alive, they (force) to assist a Japanese military photographer in developing film — only to discover that the negatives contain damaging evidence of atrocities (暴行) (commit) by Japanese forces across the city. They secretly keep the negatives and risk their lives (deliver) them to the outside world, hoping that the truth would be revealed.

"Dead to Rights" currently holds an 8.6 out of 10 rating on Douban, a key film review site. According to latest projections, "Dead to Rights" is now expected to gross over 4 billion yuan in total revenue, a further upward revision from (early) estimates. If achieved, this would make it China's second highest-grossing film of the year to date, trailing only the animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2."

Sometimes I wondered if this was really what life was about — working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., catching just a(an)4 of the sunset on my way home, then returning to endless chores. It felt like life was5 my fingers without enjoying the little things in life that would make me happy.

I6 my family over the years by doing everything by myself. I realized I needed to7 my batteries. At a family meeting, I shared my8 that must be a pain for everybody around me. Surprisingly, everyone got a turn to9 ideas and we rearranged chores fairly.

The10 was working well. I was impressed by how willing my family were to make life easier for me. Now, I walked my dog up the hill. The rhythm of nature11 me. My evenings included reading and writing. I no longer complained about customers or12. I looked healthier physically and mentally. My family and boss enjoyed a13 me. Now I had the time to better myself. All I had to do was make it a14 and ask for the help I deserved. Life finally felt15.

Students on campus form groups to play campus-themed scripts, recalling their youth stories in youth narratives; white-collar workers in cities choose hardcore reasoning scripts, releasing work pressure in logical mazes. Emotional scripts help strangers break the ice quickly, while horror scripts bring people closer together through screams. These ever-changing script types adapt to the social needs of different groups of people.

Script murder is also a sharp tool for breaking the ice in social interactions. Strangers sit around the table, and under the guidance of character cards, some become literati of the Republic of China, some become knights of the Jianghu, and communicate naturally as the plot progresses. As clue cards are passed around, the awkwardness of silence is broken, and laughter and discussions intertwine, making strangers quickly become familiar.

Today's script murder stores show diversified development. Some create ancient-style real scenes, allowing players to experience the grievances (恩怨) of the Jianghu immersively in pavilions and towers; some launch holographic projections (全息投影), allowing players to experience the sci-fi world through light and shadow changes. The professional guidance of the DM (主持人) still helps players immerse themselves in the plot better; high-quality scripts always lay a solid foundation for the experience.

Whether you are a logic lover who is keen on reasoning or an empath (共情者) who prefers emotions, every time you open a script, you step into a new social dimension full of surprises and fates.

A. From campus to urban areas, script murder has set off an immersive craze.

B. Even people with social anxiety can speak freely under the cover of their roles.

C. Future developments may require government regulation.

D. The charm of script murder lies in its ability to create new social possibilities.

E. But some cores remain unchanged.

F. However, what it has brought in just a few years is far more than entertainment experience.

G. Traditional offline games are losing their appeal gradually.

A critical challenge lies in the "asymmetrical (非对称的) cost structure." Online retailers avoid not only rent and in-store labor but also the costs of maintaining large inventories — goods in stock, as they often operate on a "just-in-time" model. This allows them to undercut physical stores by 18—45% on price, yet the gap isn't uniform: luxury goods, which rely on in-person experience, face less pressure than daily necessities. Small retailers, with limited capital to absorb price cuts, suffer most — studies show their closure rate is 3.2 times higher than that of large chains when competing with online giants.

Another subtle challenge is the erosion of "community anchor" roles. Physical stores, especially local ones, historically fostered social interactions and neighborhood identity. A 2025 survey in 20 large cities found that a 50% drop in local shop presence correlated with a 22% decrease in residents' sense of community belonging, creating indirect social costs rarely accounted for in pure economic analyses.

Counterstrategies, too, require nuance (细致入微). Successful transformation isn't just about "going online"; it's about integrating physical uniqueness with digital efficiency. For instance, some bookstores use in-store events to build customer loyalty, and then use membership data to recommend personalized online selections. Others take most advantage of their physical space as "experience hubs" — a café inside a clothing store, or a workshop area in a hardware shop — turning transactions into memorable interactions.

Notably, these strategies demand resources: staff training, data analytics tools, and flexible supply chains. This creates a "capability gap" — smaller stores often struggle to implement them without external support, such as government-funded digital literacy programs or cooperative purchasing networks. Thus, the future of the real economy depends not only on individual innovation but also on systemic support to bridge this gap.

The risks extend beyond simple waste accumulation. Batteries contain toxic heavy metals and electrolytes (电解质) that, if improperly disposed of, can dissolve into soil and water sources, contaminating farmland and drinking supplies for generations. Even in recycling, only 15% of global facilities use eco-friendly methods; most rely on crude processes that release harmful pollutants into the air, creating "secondary pollution" worse than the original waste.

A key obstacle is the mismatch between battery complexity and recycling technology. Modern NEV batteries use varied chemistries and designs, making standardized recycling nearly impossible. Advanced methods like hydrometallurgy, which minimize pollution, require expensive equipment and skilled labor, putting them out of reach for developing regions. Meanwhile, global regulations too distant to land true, allow unqualified operators to handle battery waste, even worsening the problem.

Addressing this requires global coordination: unified (统一的) design standards for batteries, stricter enforcement of recycling laws, and cross-border investment in green technologies. Without such steps, the NEV revolution's environmental gains could be overshadowed by a toxic legacy.

The competition exposed Zhang to global craftsmanship styles. He noticed Chinese participants emphasized artistic design, while Japanese and Korean competitors focused on precision. Initially intimidated, Zhang gained confidence through this international exchange. His success stems from vocational education at Beijing Arts & Crafts Technician College, where he spent five years refining his skills. He believes vocational training helps students discover unique talents beyond traditional academic paths.

Now a teacher, Zhang adopts personalized teaching methods. He identifies students' strengths in design or craftsmanship and tailors instruction accordingly. His "learning by doing" approach prepares students for diverse careers in jewelry design, appraisal, or even social media influencing. He stresses combining technical skills with creative thinking to produce valuable works.

Zhang represents a new wave of craftsmen blending tradition with innovation. As an apprentice in filigree inlay — a national intangible cultural heritage — he merges ancient techniques like metal threading with modern jewelry structures. While traditional designs often use gemstones for luxury, Zhang creates fresh interpretations by incorporating delicate filigree patterns into nature-inspired pieces.

Currently reflecting on his five-year journey, Zhang believes his true masterpiece is yet to come. "Innovation requires systematic reflection," he says, demonstrating how modern craftsmen honor tradition while pushing creative boundaries.

It indicates sea ice loss has the potential to trigger a cascade of adverse environmental impacts, including the fueling of wildfires and other extreme weather events that destroy homes; rising sea levels that threaten the survival of coastal communities; and drying agricultural lands that undermine our ability to produce food. The melting also accelerates global warming even further as the newly exposed ocean beneath reflects less sunlight than bright ice does.

Copernicus scientists announced that January 2025 was the warmest January on record, even though Earth had entered La Niña, the cold phase of the El Niño climate pattern. And February 2025 was the third warmest February on record. So it wasn't a record-breaker in that respect, but it did continue a worrying warming trend. February 2025 was, on average, 2.86 degrees Fahrenheit (1.59 Celsius) warmer than preindustrial levels — the estimated average temperature.

Temperatures fluctuate (波动) from year to year, so climate change doesn't mean that every new month is guaranteed to break records. And not all parts of the planet get warmer at the same rate. This February, severe winter storms affected the U.S. with record-breaking cold, and Copernicus' data revealed that a good chunk of North America was cooler than average for February. However, temperatures were mostly above average around the rest of the world. Last year was the first complete year to breach 2.7 ℉ and ended up as the hottest year on record since preindustrial levels.