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Bats and toothed whales are completely different animals, but they both developed a special skill: the ability to "see" with sound. This natural ability called echolocation helps (they) find their way and locate objects in their environment.

A Chinese research team has an important discovery to explain different species sometimes develop similar characters when (live) in similar environments. They made this discovery the help of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool known as a protein (蛋白质) language model.

Sometimes, completely different animals can develop the same useful ability even though they are not related. (scientist) call this convergent evolution (趋同进化). This (usual) happens when different species live in similar environments and need (solve) the same kinds of problems to survive.

The research team, from Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that certain complex features of proteins play key role in this type of adaptation. The team developed a computational method. The most inventive part of this method is that it (use) a pre-trained protein language model.

The team leader Zou stated that protein language models can identify deep structural and functional patterns within protein sequences. He emphasized this discovery not only advanced evolutionary biology understanding but also demonstrated AI's significant potential in addressing complex biological challenges. Zou expressed hope for broader and more (effect) applications of AI in evolutionary biology.

As a young student, I told my4 I would open a shop in Hornell one day. But as I grew older, employers kept5 me, focusing only on my blindness instead of my skills. My dream gradually disappeared.6, Joe, a local restaurant owner, gave me a chance. He said to me,"Look, we're in this together now. Whatever7 life throws at you, tell us. We'll break through them and8 the way. "

Those words hit me hard. No one had ever offered me9 like that before. I began baking desserts for his restaurant, and10 loved ordering them. Before long, I had my own grab-and-go dessert station inside the place, keeping 100% of the11.

Joe explained it didn't12 his restaurant anything extra to let me use their kitchen and equipment. This way, I could13 my own business by doing what I love most — baking. For me, this is one giant step toward my14 goal: owning my own bakery. My journey has been all about resilience (适应力), proving that hope and a second chance can really turn dreams into15.

Match with your values.. It means understanding your values and ensuring that your everyday actions live up to those values. This can help you find your direction, so you can be true to yourself. Like-minded people will naturally be drawn toward the energy you put into the world. At the same time, you'll also recognize when another individual's values don't match your own.

Follow your passions. Pursuing your passions is a great way to meet like-minded people. Whether you enjoy reading a good book or spending time outdoors, you can find plenty of events, clubs, or interest groups for people who enjoy the same things. You'll potentially build lifelong friendships,. You never know who you'll encounter!

Open yourself up. To find true friends, you've got to be willing to meet new people. Real closeness comes from opening up.. But if you open up in a healthy way, over time you can create strong, lasting friendships built on trust and honesty. As you get to know each other, take the time to ask more meaningful questions. This shows you care and opens the door for deeper conversations.

. Friendship is a two-way street. It requires support from both sides. If you want to build solid relationships that last, you'll have to make the effort. Listen to others with care, rather than just talking about yourself. Stand by your friends in times of celebration and hardship. Show interest in their well-being by reaching out from time to time. When you find those true friends, you'll notice that they go out of their way to be there for you, too.

A. Make the effort

B. Support yourself and your friends

C. They match your energy and help you rise

D. Finding friends starts with knowing yourself

E. So, sign up for that next yoga class or book club

F. It's important to be honest with your new friends

G. Sure, it can be scary at first to share your personal side

Rainforests are usually known as "carbon sinks"-meaning they take in more emissions (排放物) than they give out. New trees make up for the carbon given off by dead ones. But a study of forests in Queensland found that extreme heat has caused more trees to die than to grow.

The lead author of the study said the results are important for global plans to cut emissions. These plans often depend partly on forests to take in carbon. "Current models may be too optimistic about how much tropical forests can help reduce fossil fuel emissions," said Dr. Hannah Carle from Western Sydney University.

Because fewer new trees are growing, the dead trees-including their trunks and branches-have turned into carbon emitters instead of takers. This shift began about 25 years ago.

"Forests help reduce the worst impacts of climate change by taking in some of the carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels, but our work shows this ability is at risk," Dr. Carle said. She added that more trees have been dying in recent decades because of climate change effects like higher temperatures, dry air, and drought (干旱).

The report studied 49 years of data from 20 forests in Queensland. It also found that stronger storms are killing more trees and making it harder for new ones to grow.

"We have evidence that Australia's moist tropical forests are the first in the world to show this change,"Dr. Carle said. "That's really important-it could be an early warning signal. "

Another expert, Patrick Meir, called the results "very alarming". He said it's likely that other tropical forests around the world will react in a similar way, though more research is needed to be sure.

Parents worry about what too much sugar does to their kids' bodies, while their kids only see them as being mean or unfair. Parents want to keep their kids safe, but their rules can often make things worse, making kids hide things or argue with them all the time.

Halloween candy fights happen when parents and kids have different hidden needs. Children have a need for independence. They want some control over their own choices. They find candy delicious and want to enjoy treats they love. They also have a need for belonging and inclusion, especially when they see friends freely enjoying Halloween treats.

Parents usually need to feel capable in taking care of their kids' health. They also don't want endless fights! Parents have needs for ease (安逸) and harmony. Many parents also experience fear that something harmful might happen if they don't step in. This fear can drive them toward trying to control the situation, but what they're really seeking is confidence that their children will be okay and that family life can flow with more ease.

The traditional approach, where parents make the rules while kids follow them, doesn't meet anyone's needs well. When parents don't let kids have something, kids usually want it even more. That just makes kids dream about candy and eat it in secret. In fact, parents' "no" can make kids want sweets so badly, which is the opposite of what parents intended.

Instead of forcing rules, what if parents involved their kids in creating a Halloween candy plan that works for their family? The collaborative (合作的) method honors parents' need for competence while also meeting their need for ease in daily family life-reducing the exhausting discussions that rigid (死板的) rules often create.

Though my family was poor, my heart longed for the world beyond the village. Months later, my uncle, a man with great determination, convinced my parents of the value of education. I entered primary school, my mind absorbing every lesson like crazy.

My academic journey faced a challenge when I decided to study in Karachi, a dynamic city known for rich cultures and excellent schools. The villagers had a doubt that a boy from the fields could dream of such heights. Though I struggled with low spirits and even faced a difficult time, my brother's words, "Your challenges are catalysts to success", kept ringing in my mind. I turned to writing, finding comfort and recognition in words.

Years later, college fees were another obstacle. A mountain of debt seemed impossible to pay off. But I found a part-time job at a newspaper, which led to a chance to work in Hyderabad and then a career in calligraphy and advertising. This experience was a turning point, letting me see the world I had dreamed of, where my skills were valued and my potential was shown.

Reflecting on the past, the doubters hold no power. My story is a proof of the power of dreams and hard work. I hope my journey inspires others to chase their dreams, and to believe that every challenge is an opportunity to rise higher.

The debate junk food in schools has gone for many years, and people on both sides feel very strongly. Some people believe junk food, such as candy, cookies, potato chips, and soda, (taste) good, but it's not good for the human body. This is they have made an effort to ban it from schools. They think taking junk food out of schools will make kids healthier.

Others, however, believe this kind of ban doesn't make much of a difference. Instead of banning junk food, they suggest students should be given choices between   healthy   and   unhealthy   ones. (learn) to make healthier choices on their own is an important part of growing up.

While bottled water is convenient, it is also really bad for the environment. Not only does it create rubbish, but it also uses more resources because it (ship) to the shore. To be more eco-friendly, make it a habit (carry) a reusable water bottle with you everywhere so that you can drink water on the go. Plastic bottles are usually the (light) and most convenient. You can also find glass water bottles that are a great choice if don't like using plastic.

To celebrate his sixtieth birthday, Devon's father organized a family vacation to Alaska. On the long northward flight, Devon had a different idea, thought that she would have preferred a tropical island. But she changed her mind on their third day, they hiked out onto Root Glacier with a guide. Standing inside an ice cave beneath the glacier's surface, Devon stared in amazement at the glowing neon (氖) blue of the glacial ice surrounding her. This was (true) worth the trip!

It's good to share, right? Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and not be selfish. We also live in an age where discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a pillow as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?

What is oversharing? The term has become associated with social media, but it isn't exclusive to this platform. Imagine you head to a party and you meet someone. Within five minutes they have disclosed intimate details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage therapist Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?

Dr Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology, says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. This could be due to a belief that we attract our own negative experiences the more we share them. It seems that sadfishing, the idea of searching for sympathy by oversharing, is generally perceived as negative rather than the cry for help it could actually be.

However, Dr Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become — provided that the posts that we bang out (匆匆发出) are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD, said that we should avoid whining (抱怨) and being negative online. We should also steer clear of showing off, bragging or flexing, as it's now known -especially about our love lives. It makes sense — if your date is going ‘that well', would you really have time to share a photo with text?

So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be more than happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your gripes about your lack of money really are too much.

Glossy black great-tailed grackles (美洲黑羽椋鸟), for example, previously found primarily in the tropics (热带), first reached southeastern California in 1964. They are now found throughout most of the state.

New research from the National Audubon Society highlights the dangers of the trend. For its new report, "Survival by Degrees," Audubon scientists analyzed the current geographic ranges of 604 North American bird species, and modeled how those ranges would change at different levels of warming. At a global temperature rise of three degrees Celsius, they found that 389 of those species-or nearly two-thirds of those studied-would become endangered, losing much of their current habitat.

Why does this matter to anyone who's not a bird watcher? For one thing, birds play a crucial role in the ecology, keeping down insect populations and serving as food themselves for larger predators (食肉动物). Their shifting ranges warn of increasing droughts, floods, fires, rising seas and unlivable cities.

Audubon scientists modeled what would happen at lesser levels of warming, and the results are striking. Limiting warming to 1.5 degrees would reduce the danger for three-quarters of those threatened birds. Audubon's report "Survival by Degrees" is not a depressing forecast but rather a call to action. It stresses the need for action at every level, by individuals and governments alike, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

As a lifelong birder, I'm proud of the role my tribe has played in documenting the effects of climate change. When local conditions change, particular types of frogs or wildflowers may decrease and disappear, few will notice. I hope people can pay close attention to the urgent message in this new report and work together for solutions. Birds tell us we don't have time to wait.

A. We still have time to do something about it, however.

B. But they also serve as a visible symbol of broader environmental shifts.

C. This would greatly benefit humans, reducing the potential suffering for people.

D. But when a bird species disappears, we dedicated birders document the change.

E. In recent decades, that has meant a consistent northward shift in where species are found.

F. The changes will make birding exciting, with birders finding new species in unexpected places.

G. Even if some could shift their range northward, they would soon start to run out of room on the map.

Yet work is not the opposite of life. It is instead a part of life-just as family is, as are friends and community. All of these aspects of living have their share of uplifting moments and moments that drag us down. The same is true of work. Treat work the same way you do life: by maximizing what you love.

We have interviewed several anesthesiologists (麻醉师) about the thrills they feel in their jobs. One said he loved the thrill of holding each patient hovering at that one precise point between life and death. Another said she loved the bedside conversations before the operation aiming to calm the panic that affects many patients. Another was drawn mostly to the anesthetic mechanism and has devoted himself to defining precisely how each drug does what it does.

Think of your life's many different activities as threads. Some are black and some are white. But some of these activities appear to be made of a different substance. These activities contain all the tell-tale signs of love: before you do them, you find yourself looking forward to them; while you're doing them, time speeds up and you find yourself in flow; and after you've done them, you feel energetic. These are your red threads, and research by the Mayo Clinic suggests that doctors who weave the fabric of their life with at least 20% red threads are significantly less likely to experience burnout.

The simplest way for you to do this is to spend a week in love with your job. During the week, any time you find yourself feeling one of the signs of love write down exactly what you were doing in the column "Love". And any time you find yourself feeling the inverse write down what you were doing in the column "Loathe". By the end of the week you will see a list of activities in your "Love" column, which create in you a positive feeling, one that draws you in and lifts you up.

Our goal should be to, little by little, week by week, intentionally unbalance all aspects of our work toward the former and away from the latter. Not simply to make us feel better, but so that our colleagues, our friends and our family can all benefit from us at our very best.