The Earth's Biggest Threat 地球危机──温室效应 by Levi King Global warming was once considered unlikely to be real. Recently, though, it has become widely accepted as fact. Scientists have calculated that the earth's atmosphere has gotten...
International Allure 本土品牌的外国情结 by Kevin Lustig When you go to almost any store, the products that compete for your money come from a great variety of international sources. One way people choose just one product out of a number of o...
Out with the Old, In with the New Year 除旧布新迎新年 by Levi King Three, two, one, Happy New Year! Most people are familiar with the dropping of the ball of lights in New York City, along with the famous fireworks displays in Rio de Janeiro,...
The Little Land of Long Life 长寿小国安道尔 by Jerri Graham Kevin Lustig There is an old saying: the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. Yet in Andorra, a small country in the Pyrenees mountain range between France and Sp...
My Brilliant Brain 神奇大脑 by Kevin Lustig Geniuses amaze us, impress us, and make us all a little jealous. How do they differ from the average person? Scientists are working hard to figure out that answer. Tune in to the National Geographic Cha...
Spotting Trains 铁道迷 by Kevin Lustig Like many hobbies, an interest in railroads can be enjoyed in a number of different ways. Railroad fans build model railroads, read magazines about trains, and go to train museums. However, for the most extre...
No Sweat 让人尴尬的『水手』 by Marcus Maurice A man finally calls the woman he has liked for a while and asks her out on a date. She says yes and they go to the movies. Halfway through the film, the woman reaches over to hold the man's hand....
The Mozart Effect Fact or Fiction? 古典乐能让贝比变聪明吗？ by Levi King Recently, the idea that listening to classical music can increase intelligence, especially in babies, has caught the attention of the media, researchers, and parents...
Space Mysteries 太空搜密 by Kevin Lustig The universe is a big place. In all of that space, humans have discovered many things that both fascinate and mystify us. Tune in to the National Geographic Channel this month to learn about some intriguin...
Body Signs 不容忽视的人体警讯 by Rebecca Fratzke We sometimes need expensive tests to determine our state of health, but often our bodies tell us all we need to know. Growing up, we're taught which bodily signs are causes for concern. _(1)_...
