SSS 2012-04-18

As it ages white paper turns a distinctive yellow. But why? To find out, scientists artificially aged modern paper to reveal the changes on the molecular level. The research is in the Journal Physical Review Letters. For 48 days, three unbleached pap

NPR 2009-01-11

The top Hamas political official says the Israeli attacks on Gaza have destroyed any chance of negotiated settlement with Israel. The speech by Khaled Mashal showed no hint of a willingness to end rocket fire unless all its demands are met. NPR's Pe

5种有趣的方式英语学起来

For many of us, the start of the new year is the time we often dust off our language dictionaries and workbooks and resolve to learn a new language. We conjure up dreams of communicating seamlessly with locals during our next trip and impressing our

经济学人:私募股权和阿拉伯之春

Finance and Economics 财经商业 Private equity and the Arab spring 私募股权和阿拉伯之春 Tentative steps 投石问路 Investor interest in the Middle East and north Africa remains cautious 投资者对中东、北非的兴趣依旧谨慎

China gears up to discuss future growth

10-15-2010 The Central Committee（中央委员会 ） of the Communist Party of China is to meet in Beijing. Members will discuss proposals for the country's 12th Five-year plan and the term inclusive growth is expected to be the new buzz word. The

Mars mission enters final countdown

BEIJING,Nov. 9 (Xinhuanet) Yinghuo-1, China's first interplanetary spacecraft, is set to hitch a ride with Russia's Phobos-Grunt Mars mission in the early hours on Wednesday, after a two-year delay. A Zenit-2SB rocket will carry Yinghuo-1 and Phobos-

IMF: Global Economy Growing But Faces Risks

The International Monetary Fund said Monday that the global economic recovery not only is continuing, but it is also strengthening. But, economists（经济学者） caution that unemployment and commodity prices remain high. IMF Chief Economist Oliv

5个让国人大呼“任性”的英伦日常

1) HOW THE BRITS GREET 1) 英伦任性日常之搂搂抱抱 Hugging is a societal norm in the UK as a way of greeting people: for family, friends and even acquaintances. It is a common sight to see people of all ages wrapping their arms around each o

U.S. stocks rise on positive data

NEW YORK, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. stocks gained on Friday as surging U.S. consumer confidence and industrial（工业的） production offset Bank of America's disappointing earnings report and the inflation concerns, but still ended the week w

Dow positive for 2011 on central bank coordinate move

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks soared on Wednesday, with major indexes hitting a two-week high, after the world's major central banks took coordinated action to boost liquidity in the world financial system. The Dow Jones industrial averag

Japan Quake Weighs on Financial Markets

Mil Arcega March 11, 2011 - The worst quake to strike Japan in 140 years sent shock waves through financial(金融) markets around the world. The 8.9 magnitude earthquake（地震） struck toward the end of the Asian trading session, sending Japan's

Consumer confidence slightly up despite CPI rebound

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer confidence increased slightly in March even though inflation rose last month from February. The Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index (BCCI), jointly compiled and released by Xinhua News Agency and China Uni

欧元区8月经济稳步增长 德国经济增速相对放缓

The 19-country eurozone lost some economic momentum in August, largely because of a slowdown in Germany, a closely watched survey showed, days ahead of another possible stimulus package from the European Central Bank. 一份密切关注欧元区的调查

New Report Finds World's Developed Economies Strengthening

A new report says the world's developed economies appear headed for stronger growth in the coming months, with China advancing as well. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday that its gauge of future econom

苹果预计当前财季营收将恢复增长

Apple is forecasting a return to revenue growth in the run-up to Christmas, after reporting a 9 per cent decline in sales during its fiscal fourth quarter. 苹果(Apple)预计圣诞节前公司利润将恢复增长。在第四财季，苹果营收减少

六招助你成功就业

1.Remember: The interview is meant to determine if you're a good fit for the company。 谨记：面试要看的是你是否适合该公司。 The first thing you need to do before the actual interview is figure out why you want it。 首先，在面试

China targets 4% consumer price rise this year

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China aims to rein this year's consumer price growth at around 4 percent, according to a government work report delivered by Premier Wen Jiabao at the annual parliamentary session on Monday. In projecting a CPI increase o

自动拼写检查功能让人变傻

Spellchecks are turning us into a nation of dunces with a third of adults failing to reach the expected spelling ability of an 11 year-old child, a shock study reveals. 拼写检查功能正将英国变成一个傻子的国度。一个研究惊人地发

China to conduct moveable cultural relics census

China to conduct moveable cultural relics census BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, or China's cabinet, has announced the country's first census on moveable cultural relics, in a move to better gauge and protect the state of the country'

万物简史 第376期:进入对流层(17)

When you look at a lake, you are looking at a collection of molecules that have been there on average for about a decade. 要是你望一眼湖水，你看到的是一大堆分子，它们在那里平均已达10年之久。 In the ocean the residence