A: Artificial intelligence technology has been causing controversy lately: a student was caught cheating with AI to win the grand prize in an art contest.B: That’s so absurd. Does this mean that AI paints better than humans?A: Maybe. Luckily, the student was later disqualified.B: And more absurdly,
It’s another school day with the same ritual. You wake up to your smartphone’s alarm, scroll through messages during your commute, and listen to your favorite playlist with your wireless earbuds between classes. These devices, integrated smoothly into your daily routine, certainly make life more con
The strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years killed at least 16 people and damaged dozens of buildings, but the destruction was largely contained thanks to decades of preparedness work. Taiwan sits on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of intense seismic activity along the Pacific Rim, and — much like
對話 Dialogue清清:華華,每年的4月22日是「世界地球日」,我知道你每年都響應,今年你打算怎麼做?Qīngqing: Huáhua, měinián de sì yuè èrshí-èr rì shì Shìjiè Dìqiúrì, wǒ zhīdào nǐ měinián dōu xiǎngyìng, jīnnián nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme zuò?華華:今年的主題是「多一塑不如少一塑」,我打算在那天盡量不要用塑膠製品,希望能減少對地球的傷害。Huáhua: Jīnnián de zhǔtí shì Duō yí sù bùrú shǎo yí sù, wǒ dǎsuàn z
Around the time of the Dragon Boat Festival in June, the streets of Taiwan are filled with the delightful aroma of zongzi, a traditional snack made of sticky rice wrapped in leaves. The leaves are folded into a cone and then filled with sticky rice and other ingredients such as braised pork belly, p
There are several methods to prevent or slow down enzymatic browning in fruit. __3__ This lowers the pH level of the fruit tissue, causing the PPO to be far less active. Another method is to store the fruit in an airtight container or to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Doing this will reduce its
Everyone has seen a piece of fruit turn brown after being cut. Have you ever wondered why that happens? It is a common phenomenon that occurs due to a chemical reaction called enzymatic browning. The appearance, flavor and nutritional value of the fruit are all affected by this reaction. Some fruit
A: As well as Eid al-Fitr, Southeast Asia is celebrating the Water Festival this week.B: And this year, Thailand is expanding the celebration between April 12 and 16 for the event, officially known as the Songkran Festival, expecting to make 24.3 billion Thai baht in tourism revenue.A: Does Taiwa
A: Muslims around the world are celebratingEid al-Fitr this week.B: Wiil there be any celebrations in Taipei?A: Sure, the “2024 Eid al-Fitr in Taipei” is set for this Sunday.B: Where will the event be held?A: It’s going to take place from 11am to 5pm at Daan Park in Taipei. We can go together i
In a remote area of South Australia lies Coober Pedy, a seemingly deserted mining town. But don’t be fooled by its surface appearance — around 60 percent of the town’s population have made their homes underground. The town was first established in the early 20th century, after a teenager found opal
Renowned Taiwanese photographer and filmmaker Chang Chao-tang passed away on April 2, aged 81. He was a key figure in the development of Taiwan’s modern photography, and winner of prestigious awards such as the Golden Bell Award, the Golden Horse Award, the National Award for Arts and the National C
對話 Dialogue清清:天哪!我好累!為什麼要上班?我放假還沒放夠欸!Qīngqing: Tiān’a! Wǒ hǎo lèi! Wèishénme yào shàngbān? Wǒ fàngjià háiméi fàng gòu ei!華華:這次清明節又連放了幾天,還不滿足啊?Huáhua: Zhècì Qīngmíng jié yòu lián fàngle jǐ tiān, hái bù mǎnzú a?清清:我跟家人回南部去掃墓,又陪爸媽去拜訪了幾位親戚,忙得不得了,根本沒時間休息Qīngqing: Wǒ gēn jiārén huí nánbù qù sǎomù, yòu péi
Turkey is the traditional Thanksgiving Day meal in the US. However, it is not often seen in Taiwan, as it is not traditionally part of our cuisine and not widely available in traditional markets, but Taiwanese people still have a chance to try it. One such dish is turkey rice, a popular specialty or
Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend, but they can do more than just play fetch with balls or Frisbees. Many of the dog breeds we keep as pets today were originally bred to perform specific tasks. From search-and-rescue to guarding flocks of sheep, working dogs have assisted humans in som
These days, when someone wants to search for information, all they need to do is type their question into Google. They use Amazon to shop for items, and Instagram to share stories with friends. However, this has not always been the case. Long before these companies rose to fame on the Internet, Yaho
A: Although Misia canceled her concert yesterday, I’m going to K-pop diva IU’s show at the Taipei Arena this weekend.B: Didn’t IU set a new record?A: Yes, over 700,000 fans went online at the same time to fight for tickets to her shows, setting a new record in Taiwan.B: You’re so busy during the Tom
A: So how are you going to spend the Tomb-sweeping Day long weekend?B: I’m going to J-pop diva Misia’s Taipei concert at TICC tonight!A: Wow, I really like her too. All her hits, such as “Everything,” are so touching.B: Since she took part in the 2020 singing show “I Am a Singer,” her popularity has
We’ve all been there: you start scrolling on TikTok during a quick study break, and suddenly, an hour vanishes. Welcome to the “TikTok Brain” phenomenon. Although it’s not an official medical term, this expression is used to explain how TikTok captures our attention and influences behavior, particul
The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player is shining renewed attention on compulsive gambling.The team fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who has been Ohtani’s constant companio
對話 Dialogue清清:咦?華華!你的嘴怎麼了?Qīngqing: Yí? Huáhua! Nǐ de zuǐ zěnmele?華華:別提了!都是我弟弟啦!真是氣死我了!Huáhua: Biétíle! Dōu shì wǒ dìdi la! Zhēnshi qìsǐ wǒ le!清清:發生什麼事了?腫得這麼大,看醫生了嗎?Qīngqing: Fāshēng shénme shì le? Zhǒng de zhème dà, kàn yīshēng le ma?華華:昨天不是愚人節嗎?我弟弟不知道從哪裡弄來了一些作弄人的糖果,騙我說要請我吃吃看,結果不但把嘴都染黑了,還害我過敏,整個腫起來