物理巨擘陨落:杨振宁在京辞世,享年103岁 | 生育津贴直发个人:全国范围加速落地

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Passing of a Physics Giant: Yang Zhenning Dies in Beijing at 103 物理巨擘陨落:杨振宁在京辞世,享年103岁 On October 18, 2025, at 12:00 noon, renowned physicist Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. 2025年10月18日12时,著名物理学家杨振宁在北京逝世,享年103岁。 Born in Hefei, Anhui in 1922, he and Tsung-Dao Lee jointly won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics for proposing the theory of parity violation. 他1922年生于安徽合肥,1957年与李政道因提出“宇称不守恒”理论共同获得诺贝尔物理学奖。 His “Yang–Mills gauge field theory” laid the foundation for modern particle physics. 他提出的“杨—米尔斯规范场论”奠定了现代粒子物理学的基石。 Since 1999, he had served as a professor at Tsinghua University, contributing greatly to education and scientific research in China. 1999年起,他担任清华大学教授,为中国高等教育和科研事业倾注心血。 Deeply devoted to his homeland, Yang is remembered as one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. 杨振宁一生心系祖国,被誉为20世纪最伟大的物理学家之一。 Huawei Launches HarmonyOS 6: Smarter, Safer, and More Enduring 华为发布HarmonyOS 6:更智能、更安全、更持久 Huawei officially launched HarmonyOS 6 and announced the start of public beta testing. 华为正式发布HarmonyOS 6系统,并宣布启动公测。 The new system introduces the “Super Assistant” Xiaoyi, offering more advanced semantic understanding and interactive experience. 新系统引入“超级助理”小艺,带来更智能的语义理解与交互体验。 Privacy protection has been comprehensively upgraded, automatically blocking over 24 billion unreasonable permission requests. 隐私保护全面升级,系统可自动拦截超240亿次不合理权限请求。 Powered by the Ark Engine, device performance improves by 15%, and battery life extends by over 35 minutes. 基于方舟引擎,设备性能提升15%,续航延长35分钟以上。 More than 90 device models are now eligible to apply for the upgrade, marking another milestone in the HarmonyOS ecosystem. 首批90多款机型即日起可申请升级,标志着鸿蒙生态再度扩张。 Apple Eyes Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition to Expand Streaming Empire 苹果或出手:考虑收购华纳兄弟探索公司 Reports say Apple is considering acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery to expand its Apple TV content lineup. 消息称,苹果正考虑收购华纳兄弟探索公司,以扩大其Apple TV影视版图。 Amazon, Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast have also expressed interest in a potential deal. 除苹果外,亚马逊、派拉蒙、奈飞与康卡斯特也表达了收购兴趣。 The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO has briefed the board on the plan after rejecting Paramount’s previous low bids. 华纳兄弟探索CEO已向董事会汇报相关计划,并拒绝了此前派拉蒙的低价报价。 Sources reveal the company will soon require interested buyers to sign confidentiality agreements to access sensitive business data. 消息人士透露,该公司将要求潜在买家签署保密协议以共享核心数据。 If completed, the acquisition could reshape the global streaming industry landscape. 此次收购若成行,或将重塑全球流媒体竞争格局。 Maternity Allowances to Be Paid Directly to Individuals Nationwide 生育津贴直发个人:全国范围加速落地 China’s National Healthcare Security Administration is accelerating reforms to pay maternity allowances directly to individuals. 国家医保局加快推进生育津贴“直发到人”改革,惠及更多家庭。 Since September, provinces including Jiangxi, Anhui, and Shaanxi have fully implemented the direct payment model. 自9月起,江西、安徽、陕西等地已全面推开直发模式。 Liaoning and Jiangsu will achieve full coverage starting November 1, signaling faster progress nationwide. 辽宁、江苏将自11月1日起实现全省覆盖,改革步伐持续加快。 By November, 25 provinces across China are expected to complete the transition to direct payment. 预计到11月,全国25个省份将实现生育津贴直发到个人。 Currently, nearly 90% of regions have adopted the policy, with Beijing, Tianjin, and seven others working to follow suit. 目前,全国直发统筹区占比已近九成,北京、天津等七地正加紧落实。

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海南自由贸易港将于12月启动全岛封关运作 | Neuralink实现重大突破:瘫痪患者凭意念操控机械臂

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

1. Earth Crosses First Climate Tipping Point: Coral Reefs Face Collapse 地球跨越首个气候临界点:珊瑚礁濒临崩溃 A team of international scientists released the 2025 Global Tipping Points Report, warning that Earth has already crossed its first climate tipping point. 国际科学家团队发布《2025全球临界点报告》,警告地球已跨越首个气候临界点。 The report indicates that tropical coral reefs are on the verge of collapse, with many likely to vanish permanently. 报告指出,热带珊瑚礁正濒临崩溃,大量珊瑚礁将永久消失。 Some polar ice sheets may also have passed critical thresholds, making sea-level rise irreversible. 部分极地冰盖或也已突破关键临界点,导致海平面上升不可逆转。 Scientists identified over twenty subsystems in the Earth’s climate that could trigger cascading effects once destabilized. 科学家指出,地球气候系统中约有二十多个子系统可能存在“连锁反应”,一旦失衡后果严重。 However, the report also highlights potential “positive tipping points” that could drive transformative social and environmental action. 不过,报告同时强调“正面临界点”的潜力,或将推动社会与环境的积极转变。 2. Hainan Free Trade Port to Launch Island-wide Customs Closure in December 海南自由贸易港将于12月启动全岛封关运作 Hainan’s Free Trade Port is set to officially commence island-wide customs closure on December 18, marking a key milestone in China’s opening-up efforts. 海南自由贸易港将于12月18日正式启动全岛封关运作,标志着中国对外开放的重要里程碑。 Preparations are nearly complete, with the smart customs supervision platform now operational. 目前,封关运作准备工作基本就绪,海关智慧监管平台等系统已上线运行。 Eight international ports and ten “second-line” ports have finished construction, ensuring readiness for full-scale operations. 8个对外开放口岸和10个二线口岸的基础设施建设已全部完成,确保全面运行。 On September 15, Hainan began trial operations at one of its second-line ports to test system integration. 9月15日,海南已开展“二线口岸”试运行,以测试系统衔接。 The move signals the Free Trade Port’s readiness to implement independent customs management and deepen global trade connectivity. 这一举措标志着海南自贸港已具备独立关务管理能力,并将进一步深化全球贸易联系。 3. Neuralink Achieves Breakthrough as Paralyzed Patient Controls Robotic Arm by Thought Neuralink实现重大突破:瘫痪患者凭意念操控机械臂 Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company Neuralink has made major progress with its latest clinical trials. 马斯克旗下脑机接口公司Neuralink在最新临床试验中取得重大进展。 ALS patient Nick Wray, implanted with the N1 device in July, can now use his thoughts to control a robotic arm to drink and eat. 渐冻症患者Nick Wray于7月植入N1设备后,已能凭意念操控机械臂完成喝水、进食等动作。 Globally, twelve patients have successfully received the implant, with over 15,000 total usage hours and an average of 7.5 active hours daily. 目前全球共有12位患者成功植入该设备,累计使用时间超过1.5万小时,日均活跃7.5小时。 Thirteen more patients are expected to receive the implant by year-end. 预计年底前还将有13位患者完成植入。 Meanwhile, Chinese scientists developed a “neural worm” electrode, as supportive policies accelerate the brain-computer industry toward commercialization. 与此同时,我国科研团队研制出“神经蠕虫”电极,在政策支持下,脑机接口产业正加速迈向产业化拐点。 4. Cambridge Scientists Grow ‘Blood-like Cells’ from Human Stem Cells 剑桥科学家用人类干细胞培育出“类血细胞” Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created three-dimensional “blood-like cells” from human stem cells. 英国剑桥大学研究人员利用人类干细胞构建出三维“类血细胞”结构。 These embryo-like structures simulate early human developmental stages, including the formation of blood stem cells. 这些胚胎样结构可模拟人类早期发育的多个关键阶段,包括血液干细胞的形成。 The structures self-organize and begin producing blood after about two weeks of growth. 该结构具备自组织能力,发育约两周后开始产生血液。 The experiment successfully modeled the fetal blood development process in a laboratory setting. 实验成功在实验室环境中模拟了人类胎儿血液发育过程。 Published in Cell Reports, the breakthrough provides new insights into human embryonic development and potential regenerative medicine applications. 研究成果发表在《细胞报告》杂志上,为人类胚胎发育研究及再生医学应用提供了新思路。

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比亚迪中标新加坡L4级自动驾驶巴士试点项目 | Neuralink展示脑机接口新突破,渐冻症患者用意念控制机械臂

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

BYD Wins Singapore’s First Level-4 Autonomous Bus Pilot Project 比亚迪中标新加坡L4级自动驾驶巴士试点项目 BYD announced that it has won the bid for Singapore’s smart autonomous bus service pilot project, becoming the country’s first official Level-4 autonomous bus supplier. 比亚迪宣布中标新加坡智驾巴士服务试点项目,成为该国首个官方L4级自动驾驶巴士供应商。 The project is led by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority and requires all initial vehicles to be fully electric. 项目由新加坡陆路交通管理局主导,要求首批车辆采用电动驱动。 Driverless testing will begin in mid-2026 on Route 191 in one-north and on Route 400 linking Marina Bay and Shenton Way. 2026年年中,自动驾驶测试将率先在纬壹科技城191号路线和滨海湾至珊顿大道400号路线展开。 During the pilot phase, the buses will carry up to 16 passengers and charge the same fare as regular buses. 试点期间,巴士可载16名乘客,车费与普通巴士相同。 The project marks another major step in BYD’s global expansion in intelligent transportation. 该项目标志着比亚迪在智能交通领域的全球布局进一步深化。 Neuralink Showcases Breakthrough as ALS Patient Controls Robotic Arm by Thought Neuralink展示脑机接口新突破,渐冻症患者用意念控制机械臂 On October 11, local time, Elon Musk’s Neuralink showcased ALS patient Nick Wray using a brain-computer interface to feed himself with a robotic arm. 当地时间10月11日,马斯克旗下Neuralink展示渐冻症患者Nick Wray通过脑机接口操控机械臂进食。 Wray has received an implanted N1 chip and can already perform daily actions such as drinking water purely by thought. Wray已完成N1芯片植入,并能以意念完成抿水等日常动作。 The achievement is part of Neuralink’s FDA-approved CONVOY study, which focuses on applying brain-computer interfaces to neurodegenerative disease patients. 该成果属于Neuralink获FDA批准的CONVOY研究项目,聚焦脑机接口在神经退行性疾病患者中的应用。 So far, 12 people worldwide have undergone the N1 chip implant trial. 目前全球已有12人完成N1芯片植入试验。 Experts estimate that large-scale commercialization of this technology is still 5 to 10 years away. 专家预计,脑机接口距离大规模商业化仍需5至10年时间。 Taobao Flash Sale Joins Double 11 for the First Time with Millions of Free Orders 淘宝闪购首度亮相双11,推出千万免单与叠加优惠 Taobao’s instant retail service “Taobao Flash Sale” is joining the Double 11 shopping festival for the first time, running from October 15 to November 14. 淘宝旗下即时零售业务“淘宝闪购”首次参与双11大促,将于10月15日至11月14日举行活动。 Users can search “闪购双11” to enter the event page and claim over 10 million free-order coupons. 用户搜索“闪购双11”可进入活动页领取超1000万份免单红包。 Every day, 88VIP members can receive two 50%-off coupons and enjoy an extra 5% discount on top of half-price food-delivery deals. 88VIP用户每天可获两张5折红包,并在外卖类5折基础上叠加95折优惠。 The Taobao Coins channel is now connected with Flash Sale, rewarding 500 to 1,000 coins for eligible orders. 淘金币频道与闪购服务打通,用户下单闪购可得500至1000淘金币。 This marks Taobao’s accelerated integration of instant retail with its e-commerce and delivery ecosystems. 此举标志淘宝在即时零售领域加快与外卖、电商体系的深度融合。 Ceasefire in Gaza Holds as Both Sides Prepare Prisoner Exchange and Peace Summit 加沙停火进入第二天,各方筹备互释人员与和平会议 At 12 p.m. on October 10 local time, the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect, with over 500,000 people returning to Gaza City. 当地时间10日12时,加沙停火第一阶段协议正式生效,已有逾50万民众返回加沙城。 Hamas and Israel are preparing to release detainees from both sides, with Hamas set to free Israeli hostages starting the morning of October 13. 哈马斯与以色列正在筹备互释人员,哈马斯计划13日上午开始释放以方被扣押者。 Israel is also transferring Palestinian detainees in preparation for reciprocal release. 以色列方面亦转移部分巴勒斯坦被拘人员,准备同步释放。 However, casualties and missing persons in the Gaza Strip continue to rise, with around 9,500 people still missing. 但加沙地区伤亡与失踪人数仍在上升,约9500人失踪。 The U.S., Turkey, and Egypt have all expressed support for maintaining the ceasefire, and Egypt plans to host the “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit” on October 13. 美国、土耳其及埃及均表达维持停火的意愿,埃及将于13日召开“沙姆沙伊赫和平峰会”。

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美联储重启降息 | OpenAI硬件项目选择中国“果链”

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Fed Resumes Rate Cuts, Markets React with Volatility 美联储重启降息,市场震荡加剧 The Federal Reserve announced on September 18 at 2 a.m. that it would cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, marking the restart of an easing cycle. 美联储在9月18日凌晨宣布,将基准利率下调25个基点至4.00%—4.25%,开启新一轮降息周期。Meeting records show that the Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision with 11 votes in favor and 1 against, with the sole dissent calling for a 50-basis-point cut. 会议记录显示,联邦公开市场委员会以11票赞成、1票反对通过该决定,唯一的反对票主张降息50个基点。The post-meeting statement noted that U.S. economic activity had “slowed somewhat,” with employment growth clearly decelerating while inflation remained elevated. 会后声明指出,美国经济活动“有所放缓”,就业增速明显放慢,而通胀依然处于高位。The dot plot revealed widening divisions among Fed officials over the future path of interest rates. 点阵图显示,美联储内部对未来利率走向分歧加大。After the announcement, U.S. stocks rose initially but then fell, Chinese ADRs pared gains, the U.S. dollar plunged, and the renminbi strengthened. 降息决定公布后,美股先涨后跌,中概股涨幅收窄,美元大幅跳水,人民币走强。 National Day Travel Surge Drives Air Ticket Bookings 国庆假期临近,机票预订热度飙升 As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach, domestic air ticket bookings have entered a peak period. 随着中秋与国庆假期临近,国内民航机票迎来预订高峰。Data from online travel platforms show that since September, domestic travel searches have risen significantly year on year compared to 2024. 在线旅游平台数据显示,自9月以来,国内出行搜索量同比2024年显著提升。In the past week, air ticket search interest has grown by more than 30% year on year, with Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai among the most popular departure cities. 过去一周,机票搜索热度同比增长超过30%,北京、成都、上海等成为最热门出发地。At the same time, niche destinations such as Yining, Luzhou, and Hailar saw search volumes rise by more than 60% year on year. 与此同时,伊宁、泸州、海拉尔等小众目的地热度同比增长超过60%。This trend reflects more diversified holiday travel choices and robust tourism demand. 这显示出人们假期出行选择更加多元化,旅游需求依然强劲。 CRISPR Breakthrough Brings New Hope for Diabetes Treatment CRISPR突破,糖尿病治疗迎来新曙光 Researchers have for the first time successfully transplanted CRISPR-edited islet cells into a patient with type 1 diabetes. 科研人员首次成功将CRISPR编辑的胰岛细胞移植到1型糖尿病患者体内。In the study, scientists used Cas12b technology to modify donor islet cells, enabling them to evade immune system attacks. 研究中,科学家使用Cas12b技术对捐赠胰岛细胞进行基因改造,使其能逃避免疫系统攻击。After being implanted into the patient’s muscle, the cells continued to secrete insulin for 12 weeks without the use of immunosuppressive drugs. 细胞移植至患者肌肉后,在未使用免疫抑制药物的情况下,12周仍能持续分泌胰岛素。Six-month follow-ups showed the cells remained functional and no rejection occurred. 六个月随访显示,细胞依旧存活并维持功能,未出现排斥反应。Although the trial involved only one participant, biotech firm Sana plans to launch larger clinical studies next year. 尽管目前仅有一名受试者,但Sana公司计划明年启动更大规模临床试验。 OpenAI Taps China’s Apple Supply Chain for AI Hardware OpenAI硬件项目选择中国“果链” OpenAI is accelerating its push into AI hardware by partnering with Chinese Apple supply chain giant Luxshare Precision. OpenAI正在加速布局AI硬件,并与中国“果链”企业立讯精密达成合作。Under the agreement, Luxshare will assemble at least one device, while Goertek is in talks to provide components. 根据协议,立讯将负责至少一款设备的组装,歌尔也在洽谈提供关键组件。The new product, possibly in the form of smart glasses or a wearable pin, is still in the prototype stage and expected to launch by late 2026 or early 2027. 新产品形态可能是智能眼镜或别针,目前仍处于原型设计阶段,预计2026年底或2027年初发布。OpenAI’s choice of Luxshare stems from its extensive consumer electronics experience and ability to integrate hardware and software, echoing Apple’s approach. OpenAI选择立讯,主要因其在消费级硬件的经验与软硬件协同能力,能借鉴苹果的成功案例。This year, OpenAI has already hired over 20 hardware experts from Apple, rapidly expanding its hardware team. 今年,OpenAI已从苹果挖来20多名硬件专家,显示其硬件团队正在快速扩张。

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逐句讲解 | 抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Remembering History: Grand Military Parade Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 铭记历史:抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 On September 3, China held a grand commemoration and military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 9月3日,中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日,天安门广场举行了盛大的纪念大会和阅兵式。 A total of 45 formations took part in the parade, including the debut of the national flag formations. 此次阅兵共有45个方(梯)队接受检阅,其中包括首次集中亮相的军旗方队。 Thirteen marching formations led the event, featuring four services, four arms, and the Armed Police Force. 13个徒步方队率先亮相,涵盖4个军种、4个兵种和武警部队。 The formations of Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and Information Support Force marched in sequence, appearing in Tiananmen Square for the first time. 军事航天、网络空间和信息支援部队方队依次登场,这是它们首次走上天安门广场。 They showcased their roles in safeguarding space security, defending cyberspace, and empowering informationized warfare, reflecting the modernization of China’s military. 它们分别守护太空安全、网络安全与信息化作战能力,展示了中国军队的现代化建设成果。

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抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 | 世界首例反向折叠人手术成功

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Remembering History: Grand Military Parade Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 铭记历史:抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 On September 3, China held a grand commemoration and military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 9月3日,中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日,天安门广场举行了盛大的纪念大会和阅兵式。 A total of 45 formations took part in the parade, including the debut of the national flag formations. 此次阅兵共有45个方(梯)队接受检阅,其中包括首次集中亮相的军旗方队。 Thirteen marching formations led the event, featuring four services, four arms, and the Armed Police Force. 13个徒步方队率先亮相,涵盖4个军种、4个兵种和武警部队。 The formations of Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and Information Support Force marched in sequence, appearing in Tiananmen Square for the first time. 军事航天、网络空间和信息支援部队方队依次登场,这是它们首次走上天安门广场。 They showcased their roles in safeguarding space security, defending cyberspace, and empowering informationized warfare, reflecting the modernization of China’s military. 它们分别守护太空安全、网络安全与信息化作战能力,展示了中国军队的现代化建设成果。 Medical Miracle: World’s First Reverse-Folding Surgery Successfully Completed 医学奇迹:世界首例反向折叠人手术成功 In Chengdu, Dr. Liang Yijian’s team performed the world’s first reverse-folding corrective surgery. 在成都,梁益建团队完成了全球首例反向折叠人矫正手术。 Jiang Yancheng, a boy from Shandong once told he would not live past 13, had his fate rewritten through four high-risk operations. 山东男孩姜延琛曾被断言“活不过13岁”,如今经过4次高风险手术,生命被彻底改写。 On August 26, he will be discharged and return to his university campus. 8月26日,他即将出院,重返大学校园继续学业。 After the surgery, he endured over 100,000 minutes of rehabilitation training, demonstrating remarkable perseverance. 术后他还经历了超过10万分钟的康复训练,毅力感人。 The breakthrough broke medical boundaries and has been hailed as a miracle in medical history. 此次手术打破了医学禁区,被誉为医学史上的奇迹。 Consumption Upgrade: Broader Subsidies for Trade-In Program 消费升级:以旧换新补贴范围再度扩大 China has launched its third round of trade-in subsidies, available on Taobao and Tmall starting August 26. 国家第三批以旧换新资金已下达,并于8月26日起在淘宝、天猫平台上线领取。 For the first time, smart lamps, study desks and chairs, and learning devices are included in the subsidy scope. 此次补贴首次将智能灯、学习桌椅和学习机等学习用品纳入范围。 Families can enjoy subsidies of up to 20% for study supplies, easing household expenses. 学习用品最高可享受20%的补贴,有助于家庭减轻开支。 3C digital products priced within 6,000 yuan are eligible for a 15% subsidy, with a maximum reduction of 500 yuan. 3C数码产品单价在6000元以内的可享受15%补贴,最高减免500元。 The policy aims to boost consumption and promote the adoption of smart and eco-friendly products. 政策进一步释放消费潜力,推动绿色智能产品普及。 Tesla Master Plan IV: Robots as the Core of Future Value 特斯拉蓝图4:机器人将成未来核心价值 On September 2, 2025, Tesla officially released Master Plan Part IV. 2025年9月2日,特斯拉正式发布《Master Plan Part IV》。 Elon Musk stated that about 80% of Tesla’s future value will come from the humanoid robot Optimus. 马斯克表示,未来公司约80%的价值将来自人形机器人Optimus。 The plan centers on bringing AI into the physical world to achieve “sustainable abundance.” 蓝图的核心是将人工智能引入现实物理世界,推动“可持续富足”。 It outlines five principles, including unlimited growth and innovation to remove constraints, marking a paradigm shift. 文件阐述了增长无限、创新消除限制等五大原则,被视为范式转变。 During the release, a suspected SUV-style Cybertruck was also revealed, sparking heated discussions online. 发布会上还疑似曝光了一款SUV造型的Cybertruck,引发广泛热议。

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