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The appeal is easy to see. The study provided a simple solution to a tricky life problem and, to people making less than $75, 000, offered a goal to struggle for. But like those other experiments, the popular perception of the research is wrong. No. But it can improve happiness if you spend it thoughtfully.

These include your work, health, relationships, schedule, education, personality, life philosophy, and so on. If you're secure, healthy, living in a good neighborhood, and enjoying an active social life, then the figure in your checkbook doesn't weigh as much on your daily happiness. In other words, if you're struggling, unhealthy, lonely, or living in an unsafe neighborhood, then your financial difficulty will likely worsen those challenges. Indeed, they are the cause of some of those struggles.

It is true that there is a strong connection between happiness and money. But it doesn't mean that money can buy happiness. It merely stands in for the things, services, and experiences we buy with it. So when it comes to discussing money and happiness, it's not just about how much money you have. It also depends on how you use it.

Spend your money on the things, experiences, and necessities. Otherwise, your spending habits can actively work against your well-being and life satisfaction. In a word, people with more money are happier isn't just the size of their bank accounts —it's how they use their money to generate happiness.

A. Can money buy happiness?

B. Money is a medium of exchange after all.

C. Are people happy without enough money?

D. Then your money will make your life happier.

E. At this point, their happiness tends to stabilize.

F. Happiness rose alongside income all the way up.

G. Happiness is a complex emotion influenced by many factors.

Scientists in China say they've found Syntrichia caninervis, a moss native to Antarctic and desert regions, could endure Mars-like conditions, such as drought, high levels of radiation, and extreme cold. The moss demonstrated remarkable recovery ability: it could regenerate under normal growth conditions after spending up to five years at -80℃, up to 30 days at -196℃, and after exposure to gamma rays. To further test its adaptability, the research team created a set-up with Mars-like pressures, temperatures, gases, and UV radiation. The moss not only survived in this man-made Martian environment but also regenerated under normal growth conditions, even after seven days of exposure.

"These experiments represent an important first step, but they do not show that the moss could be a significant source of oxygen under Martian conditions, nor do they show that the desert moss could reproduce in the Martian context," McDaniel said. "Implying that moss, or any other pioneering species, is ready to terraform (行星地球化) Mars, or any other outer planet, is an overstatement." Zupanska added.

Dr. Wiger of Wageningen University, also raised concerns, including that temperatures on the red planet rarely got above freezing, making outdoor plant growth impossible, while the new study did not use Mars-like soil. "The mosses were treated under Mars circumstances for a maximum of several days and then regrown under Earth conditions on sand," he remarked. "This, of course, doesn't show at all they can grow under Mars conditions."

However, Prof. Edward Guinan of Villanova University in the US described the study as impressive. "This moss, highly tolerant to extremes, could promise to be a pioneer plant for Mars colonization," he stated, although he noted the moss would need water to grow.

"We have a lot of things to do," he added. "But this lowly desert moss offers hope for making small portions of Mars habitable for humankind in the future."

Climbing the challenging and adventurous Nose route of El Capitan was a labour of love for Selah in more than one way. Her parents, Mike and Joy Schneiter, fell in love on this 3,000-plus-foot huge rock and she has always wanted to feel the way that her parents felt when they were up there together. Selah showed great interest in rock climbing at an early age. She wore her first rock-climbing equipment shortly after she learned to walk. She first dreamed of climbing El Capitan when she was 6 or 7.

El Capitan is a famous mountain-sized rock in Yosemite National Park. Getting to its top is no easy task. It's taller, as reported, than the tallest building in the world — Dubai's Burj Khalifa. El Capitan, with its difficult Nose route, which runs more than 3,000 feet high up the centre of the rock's face, is considered one of the world's hardest big wall climbs and has attracted the best climbers over time. But never before had a youngster accomplished it.

Selah's achievement caught national attention. Outside Magazine called her the youngest documented person to climb the Nose. Ken Yager, president of the Yosemite Climbing Association, said he also couldn't think of anyone younger who had done it.

Selah didn't talk much about her El Capitan accomplishment. "I'm not necessarily a special kid or anything like that, she said. "There were a few times when I would be so worn that it somewhat discouraged me from holding on. But overall, it was just great to keep going."

Selah shared this advice for other young climbers dreaming of big walls, "It doesn't necessarily take a super special person to achieve something like that. You just have to put your mind to it."

We've all heard of the expression "new year, new you", right? It's meant to inspire all sorts of major life changes. But you're already pretty great, just the way you are. Instead of trying to put together a whole new "you", why not start a little smaller, a little simpler with a new hobby? These books to inspire your new favourite hobby are a great place to start.

This Is Skateboarding by Hannah Wilson

Celebrate skateboarding, from its start on the streets of Los Angeles in the US to its first appearance at the Olympic Games. Find out about great skateparks and tricks; meet pioneering skateboarders and medal-winning champions; and discover how skateboarding has influenced everything from shoes to art and city design.

The Life-Changing Magic of Chess by Maurice Ashley

The world's first black Grandmaster of chess Maurice Ashley shares the magic of this classic game in this fun, illustrated handbook. There are step-by-step instructions for how to play, explanations of basic and advanced skills and words of advice from Maurice himself.

Foraging (觅食): The Complete Guide for Kids and Families by Stella and Dane De Luca Mulandiee

Foraging is fun but you need expert advice. This useful guide will reveal how to safely identify the berries and plants you can eat, as well as the incredible secrets of flowers and trees and how you can help protect the environment.

Orangutan Can't Draw Comics, But You Can by Luke Newell

If you've ever fancied creating your own comic strips (连环漫画) but weren't sure where to start, then this book is for you. Orangutan and his friends teach you how to tell a story, create a layout, draw characters and finalise your work to create your own masterpiece.

1. The Honeymoon Stage

The first stage of culture shock is often overwhelmingly positive during which travelers become fascinated with the language, people and food in their new surroundings. . On short trips, the honeymoon phase may take over the entire experience as the later effects of culture shock don't have time to set in.

2. The Frustration Stage

Frustration may be the most difficult stage of culture shock and is probably familiar to anyone who has lived abroad or who travels frequently. At this stage, the stress of not understanding gestures, signs and the language sets in and miscommunications may be happening frequently. Small things — losing keys, missing the bus or not being able easily order food in a restaurant-may trigger frustration. . These are common phenomenon that people tend to see as natural reactions.

3. The Adjustment Stage

. Navigation becomes easier, friends and communities of support are established and details of local languages may become more recognizable during the adjustment stage. People are comfortable with the cultures, people, food and languages of new environments.

4. The Acceptance Stage

Generally — though sometimes weeks, months or years after wrestling with the emotional stages outlined above — the final stage of culture shock is acceptance. Acceptance doesn't mean that new cultures or languages are fully grasped. . During the acceptance stage, travelers have the familiarity and are able to draw together the resources they need to feel at ease.

A. It will fade out eventually as a result.

B. It can be a difficult and overwhelming time.

C. Travelers interpret culture shocks in unexpected ways.

D. Then, depression and homesickness are bound to follow.

E. People realize a complete understanding isn't necessary.

F. The experience seems like the greatest decision ever made.

G. Frustration often moderates as travelers begin feeling familiar.

A GIFT FOR GRANDPA

Summer vacation was coming. Andy and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.

The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents' eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.

A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the house was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.

Andy and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly "Grandpa, we are back!"

Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn't stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly (倔强地), "I can!" Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.

The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once an intelligent explorer. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs… How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!

But now Grandpa couldn't get up. This made them worried. "We'd think out a way to cheer him up." Andy said. "Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird." Berlin suggested. "But he hates birds being caged!" Andy shook his head.

Then a bright idea came to Andy's mind. "Why not make a cane (拐杖) out of a young tree!"

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Berlin thought it was a good idea.

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Andy and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.

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