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In a city known for its diversity, a new project aims to highlight another part of London's multiculturalism: its endangered languages. Linguist Perlin, who recently won a renowned book prize, believes that mapping the speakers of these at-risk languages could be the first step in preserving them.

London has a rich tapestry of languages spoken by its residents, but many of them are endangered, threatened by economic pressures and the high cost of housing that have pushed some language communities to the edges of the city.

Perlin, who has already worked on a similar project in New York, hopes to copy the success of that endeavor in London. Using open-source methods, he plans to create a map that pinpoints the locations of the speakers of the capital's most vulnerable languages. This map, he believes, will not only reveal the diversity of languages spoken in London but also help in protecting and understanding the human knowledge and culture they represent. Perlin's project aims to delve (探索) deeper into this linguistic landscape, uncovering the "deepest levels of human diversity". By mapping the speakers of endangered languages, he hopes to raise awareness of their plight and encourage efforts to preserve them.

London's linguistic diversity is shaped by a great number of factors, including war, poverty, trade, and its colonial past. Perlin believes that each language group should be celebrated, just as the city's diversity in food and culture is often showcased. As the project moves forward, Perlin is interested in the impact of religion on the spread and decline of languages. He plans to explore this topic in his next book, which will examine the phenomenon of the most translated film of all time.

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I'd always been the responsible one in our friendship. Jake was brilliant but sometimes seemed absent-minded. As his best friend since kindergarten, it somehow became my job to keep him on track. People even joked that I was his personal assistant — always the one carrying backup pens and reminding him of due dates. But in most cases, I was shy, and my heart beat fast and my palms sweated when I spoke in public.

Jake's creativity, however, was amazing. One time, he came up with the idea of building a mini solar-powered car. His eyes sparkled with excitement as he sketched out the design on a piece of paper, his pencil moving so fast that I could barely keep up. I watched in amazement as he carefully assembled the parts, his fingers skillfully connecting wires and attaching tiny motors. When the car finally moved under the sunlight, his face lit up with pride. His success was a mix of pure joy and a bit of disbelief — he had never imagined his unique ideas could be so well-received.

His idea won him special innovation awards and honors at school, and he was featured in the local newspaper. Despite his forgetfulness in daily life, his mind was always buzzing with brilliant ideas that had the potential to change things.

When our school announced the science fair, I knew right away we had to join. Jake had the creative ideas, and I could make sure everything actually got done. We decided to build a smart alarm clock — Jake would design the app, and I would take care of the building.

Weeks passed, and Jake kept coming up with cool new features to add. Meanwhile, I spent every afternoon in the garage, putting pieces together, and double-checking our model. The night before the fair, just as I was testing the final version, Jake texted: "Forgot to tell you: I've got invited to an art camp tomorrow. You can present without me, right? "

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Taking the gold medal from the principal, I instantly realized Jake's original intention.

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Shijian-19 is China's first reusable and returnable test satellite. (send) up on Sept. 27 and having returned to Earth safely, Shijian-19 has achieved number of technological breakthroughs. The flight tests confirmed the satellite's capacity as a high-performance reusable space platform and met all the expected technical (standard).

The Shijian-19 satellite, (weigh) about 3, 500 kilograms, has different configurations (配置) for various mission requirements. This mission employed a "short-term" version designed for missions lasting about two weeks. A long-term configuration is capable remaining in orbit longer to support extended experiments. The recoverable part can carry a payload of between 500 and 600 kilograms.

With high microgravity levels and efficient performance, Shijian-19 typically (serve) as a critical tool for space science research. It supports studies in areas such as microgravity science and space life science, offering timely and (rely) results. Additionally, researchers used the satellite (conduct) space breeding experiments, test new technologies, and further space science experiments. Shijian-19 also (carry) several payloads for international cooperation, enhancing China's role in global space exploration efforts.

The Shijian-19 mission is part of China's broader space program, includes ambitious plans for deep space exploration, a range of experiments aboard the Tiangong space station, and advancements in reusable space technologies.

She was brought to the shelter to be2 because her owner didn't want her anymore. However, I thought Minnie had a(an)3 personality. No one should judge her by her4. The vet in the shelter did the5 and then gave her some necessary medicine. Finally, she made a full recovery and I6 Minnie in the local paper: "Funny-looking dog, well behaved, needs loving family. "

When a kid called, I7 him that Minnie was strange looking. The kid told me that his grandfather wanted such one dog8 . They wanted Minnie no matter what. I bathed her and9 her remaining messy hair. Then we waited for them to arrive.

At last, a car stopped before the shelter. Two kids ran to the door, carried Minnie and10 her out to their grandfather, waiting in the car. I hurried behind to see their11 to Minnie.

Inside the car, grandfather held Minnie gently and brushed fingers through her soft hair. She licked (舔) his face and her tail wagged around. It was12 at first lick. "She's perfect!" the old man13 .

I was thankful that Minnie had found the good home that she14 . That's when I saw that the grandfather's eyes were a milky white15 —he was blind.

Hiking offers all the cardiovascular (心血管的) benefits of walking, but the rough road does more to strengthen the leg and core muscles, which in turn boosts balance and stability. If you want to build upper-body strength, you can wear a weighted backpack and use trekking poles.

One small 2015 study found that people who walked in nature for 90 minutes were less likely to be at a risk factor for depression — than those who walked in an urban environment. Even short hikes can reduce tension and improve mood.

Choosing the right trail can make your experience more enjoyable. Some trails are easy and suitable for beginners, while others are more challenging. Many experienced hikers suggest starting with well-marked paths before attempting more difficult routes.

While the rewards are great, hiking does carry some risks. Taking a few simple safety precautions can help to ensure you get back safe and sound. Hiking alone can be peaceful, but it is often safer to go with a group or a friend. Leave a note on your car dashboard with your route so if you're not back by sunset, rangers will know where to find you. To avoid injury, don't push yourself too hard or fast through more challenging trails.

A. Spending time in nature is linked to lower stress.

B. It also generally burns more calories than walking.

C. Wearing proper hiking shoes can improve comfort.

D. A growing number of people prefer to hit the trails.

E. Remember: the point is to see the views and smell the flowers.

F. Checking the trail's difficulty in advance is vital to ensure a suitable trip.

G. Unlike run, hiking lets people slow down and admire their surroundings.

"I was absolutely thrilled to learn that such a thing even existed, that you can generate your own power and be more independent, " said Ms. Berg, a retiree who installed several panels on the balcony of her Berlin apartment by herself.

Each lightweight panel produces only enough electricity to charge a laptop or run a small refrigerator. But in homes across Germany, they are powering a quiet transformation, bringing the green revolution into the hands of people without requiring them to make a large investment, find an electrician or use heavy tools.

Over 500, 000 of the systems have already been set up across Germany, and new laws that relaxed rules around solar panel installation have contributed to a boom in use.

"We are seeing a continuous increase in solar installations in particular, " said Klaus Müller, president of the agency. "Compared to the total capacity at the end of 2023, almost 10 percent more solar capacity was added. Of that, two-thirds was installed on buildings, which includes balcony systems. "

"Some of the solar panels sold in Germany are made by European companies, but most are produced in China, " said Nicholas, an analyst with Rystad Energy. "Small-scale panels have benefited from the same economies of scale that China's solar manufacturing system has at its disposal. "

"We are seeing more diversity, more older people and more women, " said Christian, founder of an enterprise that promotes small-scale solar use. A growing user group is young people with families who are concerned about climate change.

"They say they want to make a contribution, " Mr. Christian said. "Even if it amounts to savings of less than €100 a year, they will gladly take it because it's for the next generation. "

Ms. Khazan's goal is to transform herself, over the course of one year, from a disagreeable introvert into a sunnier, livelier, more friendly extrovert. An enjoyable life seems well worth a bit of effort. She forces herself to take risks in improvisational comedy. She sets about throwing parties. She practices mindfulness. She feeds the homeless.

While exploring "the science and promise of personality change", the author is humorously open about her embarrassing efforts to break away from her familiar self. She admits joylessness and short-temper. Her openness has the effect of getting readers on her side. We're supporting her and, to be honest, we're supporting ourselves, too.

Yet let's say we can: Let's say we manage to adjust our big-five personality qualities so that we enhance our positive parts and reduce our deficiencies. How would we even know? One of the difficulties that any self-reformer faces is in measuring how much change his or her efforts have achieved. Ms. Khazan gets around this problem by regularly assessing her personality via a particular academic website. She uses the site's free questionnaire, takes the test again and tracks the changes regularly.

There is a lot of common sense here. Fake it until you make it. Your emotions follow your actions. Also: Other people are paying less attention to you than you imagine. It should be admitted that Ms. Khazan's stories, though rich in funny real-life examples, is pretty thin on science. But it's an entertaining read — and encouraging too.

Sara stops walking and points excitedly over the drystone wall into the field beyond. There, walking among the wandering sheep, is a lapwing, the official bird of the North Pennines. "They are brilliant," Sara says, a smile across her face as she watches the small bird peck grass. Early spring marks the return of lapwings to Teesdale, where Sara's family has lived for two decades.

Sara is out for one of her regular walks for inspiration, making drafts and mental notes to help her with her work. She specializes in making life-size bird sculptures out of wire, and some of her sculptures are installed on a nature road around Durham Wildlife Trust's reserve at Low Barns near Bishop Auckland.

"It's about drawing attention to certain birds," she says, adding: "A lot of the birds I've made have been endangered or are on the red list."

"I'm very conscious the birds that come up here are dropping in number. The environmental impact of what we do on birds is pretty severe, so anything I can do that makes people feel emotion or interest when they look at a sculpture is good for the environment."

Sara has science degrees from Aberystwyth, Sheffield and Durham, including one in zoology. But she also has a lifelong love of art and passion for creating things. Chirpy, one of the birds she made, recently spent a few weeks in London as part of the Royal Society of British Artists annual exhibition.

"It was an absolute treat to go down and they displayed him beautifully," Sara says, "People said to me ‘can you bear to let him go' and I was thinking ‘yeah, absolutely', because that' s the point of making these things."