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Following the tradition of wearing new clothes during the Chinese New Year, young people in China took the purchase of hanfu to a new height and made a huge hit. During this year's Spring Festival holiday, young people (dress) in hanfu, the traditional clothing of China, could be seen in many places around the world.

An initiative (倡议) launched in late January by Xiaohongshu, a social media platform, invited users (upload) photos or videos of themselves wearing hanfu at landmarks around the world. In the first two weeks of initiative, about 10,000 Xiaohongshu users shared their photos taken from around 30 countries and regions worldwide. One user even posted photos from Antarctica. Many supporters held the belief that it was a strong sense of national pride inspired them to wear hanfu.

Hanfu, along other traditional forms of Chinese costume, has gained extreme popularity in recent years. Many universities in China have a hanfu society where members wear hanfu to celebrate traditional Chinese festivals. The "new Chinese style", combines traditional Chinese elements with modern designs, has developed into a fashion trend among the younger generations not only in China but also (global).

Analysts claim that the rise of "China chic" demonstrates young Chinese people's (confident) in their own culture. Wearing Chinese-style costumes (reflect) the wearer's Eastern temperament and showcases Chinese aesthetics (美学) to the world.

As the year went on, I3 to see more of the beautiful northern forest, so I branched out and4 travelling to Prince Albert National Park a couple of times a week. During these5, I have had several amazing wildlife encounters (邂逅).

Later that year, I picked up my first camera. I soon fell in love with6 and I could hardly bear to put my camera down.

In the following years, I've spent every weekend out at the park.

One of the most unforgettable7 I've had in the park began in 2013, when I8 a fox (狐狸) with a mark on his right ear. I ran into this9 fox again in 2014, while he was walking down the road, and then again in 2015, while he was sitting under a tree. I10 those areas in 2016, hoping to11 him again, but Prince Albert National Park is a big area and I haven't12 him since. I am hoping we will have another chance13.

The time I've spent on the outdoors has14 so much more than great photographs and wildlife encounters. It has allowed me to become15 again and reconnect with nature. For these experiences, I am really thankful.

Innovations in technology have led to the birth of many new methods of electronic communication, such as social networking websites and video conferences (视频会议). Online social media like Facebook and Instagram allow people to keep in touch even if they are thousands of miles distant from each other.

With the rise of remote work, people can now work from anywhere in the world. Collaboration (合作) tools like video conferencing and team messaging apps have made it easier for teams to work together, regardless of their location.

Advances in technology have also made online shopping more popular now than ever. Instead of wasting their time in the shopping mall, they rely on technology for a more convenient and time-saving shopping experience.

Besides, technology has reformed education. In the past, people would have to physically go to class, attend a meeting or go to the library to do research. We can access vast amounts of information on any topic. It becomes easier than ever to stay informed and educated.

Furthermore, technology has made a positive impact on the daily lives of people. Think about the introduction of self-driving cars: they were unheard of a few years ago, but now they're a reality. This innovation has greatly facilitated the efficiency of transportation.

A. Technology has improved communication.

B. Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.

C. Technology has changed the way we entertain ourselves.

D. Now online courses have made education easily available.

E. This has led to increased productivity in various occupations.

F. Positive examples include improvements in the transportation system.

G. We can expect further exciting advancements as technology evolves.

The sleep cycle during our deepest sleep lasts for several minutes, but in birds, it lasts hardly 10 seconds; they will keep one part of their brain awake, which you might notice when a bird has one eye open. This will allow birds to run away from a hunt at a moment's notice, even when they're in the middle of a sleep.

To fall asleep, a bird's body goes through a series of changes, one of which is that the muscles lose their hardness, which happens as a main result of reduced brain control of muscle movement. To stand perfectly balanced on a branch while the muscles become weak isn't easy. Anyone who has tried to sleep while standing on a train would know this. So when a bird lowers itself, its talons (爪子) automatically and involuntarily bend and hold on tightly to the branch, and until the leg is straightened, the talons will not relax. The key behind this mechanism (机制) is the bird's flexor tendons (屈肌腱) that connect muscles to bones. The flexor tendon stretches, thus bending the bird's toes.

But a recent paper found that sleeping European starlings (a common bird found in North America and Europe) don't use the mechanism. The researchers observed that the birds bent their knees only slightly, not enough for the mechanism to kick into action. The toes, as a result, were largely unbent, and the birds balanced on the central part of their feet while they slept.

"Birds are varied and unique, exhibiting different bodies, physiologies, and behaviors depending on which species, genus, or family one studies. Sleep cycles differ just as widely. While we may not know the whole story yet, there is no denying that it is remarkable that birds manage this balancing act daily!" said Salama, who has a degree in life sciences and biochemistry from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.

Study lead author Julia Wolfson, associate professor in the Department of International Health at the Bloomberg School, and her co-authors wanted to test how labeling climate change impacts of fast food menu items might lead people to choose less red meat. Eating too much red meat has been linked to many health problems. Eating less red meat would also help lower greenhouse gas emissions (排放).

More than 5,000 participants were shown a sample menu and asked to choose a single item for dinner. One group of participants received a menu with non-red meat items such as chicken sandwiches labeled "low climate impact". Another group received a menu with red meat items— burgers labeled "high climate impact". A third control group received menus without climate labels.

Both the high and low climate impact labels markedly reduced red meat choices compared to the control group. Menus with a high climate impact label on burgers increased non-beef choices by 23 percent compared to the control group. Menus that included low climate impact labels increased non-beef choices, such as a chicken sandwich or a salad, by about 10 percent more participants than those in the control group. "These results suggest that menu labeling, particularly labels warning that an item has high climate impact, can be an effective strategy for encouraging more sustainable (可持续的) food choices in a fast food setting," says Wolfson.

While encouraging on the whole, the results suggest that positive "low climate impact" labels are less effective in encouraging sustainable food choices compared to "high climate impact" labels. At the same time, climate labels may have the unwanted side effect of making a choice seem healthier than it actually is.

"An undeserved health halo (光环) given to unhealthy menu items could encourage people to overeat them," Wolfson says. "So we have to look for labeling strategies that create ‘win-wins' for encouraging both more sustainable and healthy choices."

Reflecting on her experiences, Vij, now an 18-year-old freshman at the University of California, Irvine, shared with PEOPLE, "Food is a major, big, important way to communicate with people." That is exactly what motivated her to teach herself by experimenting with new recipes each week and preparing them for others, and still in high school, she authored her cookbook, Bake Away, which is available at several stores.

Vij is donating all of her author proceeds (收入) to the non-profit No Kid Hungry. For every $1 donated, No Kid Hungry serves 10 meals. "You need to eat," she says. "You need to eat breakfast, you need to eat lunch, and you need to fuel your body, especially while you're learning." If her first printing run sells out, Vij hopes to provide kids with about 700,000 meals. "As many as possible," she says. "It feels like a necessity to me."

On Father's Day, Vij presented a copy of her book to Thomas Keller, a chef at The French Laundry, who commented on her website by saying, "Whenever I encounter creative blocks or picky diners, I always think of the book, which even perfectly bridges culinary (烹饪的) innovation and charity, giving me hope for the future."

Vij hopes to make a global impact through her cooking, with plans to earn an MBA after college and open her own restaurant, where she intends to donate part of the proceeds to No Kid Hungry. Vij says, "I hope that I can inspire others to keep creating and continue to cook and share what I've made with other people."

Rizzoli Bookstore

Address: 1133 Broadway

This bookstore has been around for over 50 years, which specializes in illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion, photography, cookery, and the fine and applied arts. At Rizzoli, you will also find frequent events happening in the store with various authors coming in to talk about their works. Be sure to check out Rizzoli Bookstore for more information about upcoming events.

Alabaster Bookshop

Address: 122 4th Ave

This is one of the smallest bookshops you will find in the area. The shelves are lined with a variety of used and rare books for your choosing. Outside of the shop, you will find several baskets filled with $2 books to browse(浏览) through in addition to everything else in the shop itself.

Housing Works Bookstore

Address: 126 Crosby Street

This bookstore is a different type of bookstore that you will come across in Manhattan. All books within the store have been donated, and the staff is almost made up of volunteers. The mission of Housing Works Bookstore is to end the crisis of homelessness, and the bookstore earnings are the main way in which it helps achieve that mission.

Strand Bookstore

Address: 828 Broadway at 12th Street

Within the Strand Bookstore, you will find over 2.5 million books covering a wide variety of topics. I have a hard time believing you won't find a book that you want to bring home after visiting the store. And if you would like to sell some of your own books, Strand has a buying desk that is open from Thursday to Saturday (10AM-2PM).