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Here is the news. The 2024 World Internet Conference Wu -Jen Summit, slated for November, will focus on artificial intelligence.
According to the organizer, the summit will hold over 20 sub -forums on topics, including the Global Development Initiative, Coordinated Digital and Green Development, Digital Economy, as well as AI, Technological Innovation and Governance.
A special committee on AI will be established during the summit.
summit. This year's event will also feature new activities, including the Distinguished Contribution Award, which honours individuals and enterprises that have made significant contributions to the global internet sector and relevant sectors.
The summit is set to take place in Wujin in East China's Zhejiang Province from November the 19th to 22nd.
You're listening to Special English The Frontier's Science Centre for Synthetic Biology at Tianjin University, in collaboration with Tianjin, Huan Hu Hospital, has made a major breakthrough in DNA -based data storage, introducing the innovative DNA palette coding scheme.
This new method enables the successful encoding of brain MRI data into DNA, as well as lossless decoding and the 3D reconstruction of imaging data, the development of advanced medical data storage technologies.
The results of the study have been published in the journal National Science Review.
Brain MRI scans are an essential tool for clinical diagnosis, surgical planning and treatment evaluation, However, the vast amount of data generated during these scans poses significant challenges for long -term storage methods.
This issue is particularly critical for diseases such as juvenile Parkinson's, epilepsy, and neurogenetic disorders.
As lifelong data accumulation and analysis are essential in such cases, current storage mediums struggle to meet the high demand for large -scale long -term data storage.
DNA known for its exceptional stability and storage density has emerged as a promising medium for data storage.
The Tianjin University research team successfully encoded more than 11 megabytes of brain MRI data into approximately 250 ,000 DNA sequences, achieving an impressive data density of 2 .39 bits per base.
The encoded oligose, which are single strands of synthetic DNA are stored in dry powder form weighing just 3 micrograms and supporting over 300 read operations under current technical standards.
This Secure Storage Medium for Medical Data This study marks a crucial step toward the practical application of DNA data storage, offering a new technical route for the secure storage of large amounts of medical data and accelerating the broader adoption of DNA -based storage technologies.
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The 2024, east of the Forbidden City ancient architecture art season has been launched in Jing, celebrating the city's rich historical and cultural legacy.
According to organizers, the season features a variety of creative activities held at ancient landmarks, along the 700 -year -old Beijing Central Axis, including iconic sites like the Temple of Heaven, the Imperial Ancestral Temple, and the former residences of renowned and literary and artistic figures.
It runs until the end of this year, offering a wide range of events such as performances and educational programs that highlight traditional art forms like folk music and dance.
According to an official from the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, this cultural initiative aims to foster community engagement, encouraging the public to make better use of these architectural treasures, and ensure that cultural heritage continues to thrive in the modern world the Beijing central axis which extends 7 .8 km through the heart of the city was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July.
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A growing number of tourists are turning to an unusual service, the Climbing Companions, to help conquer the toughest mountain trails in China.
These part -time guides, mostly university students, working during weekends and holidays, offer more than just navigation.
They bring emotional support and snacks.
Unlike traditional guides hired for safety, climbing companions focus on encouragement, movement, providing reassurance and motivation as hikers push toward the summit.
They also come prepared with essentials, like chocolates, fruit, towels, trekking poles and portable chargers, and offer tips for catching the perfect sunrise and the patience to capture media, or even Photoshop, that flawless photo for social media.
The service is part of a broader trend across the country, where young Chinese are increasingly seeking dazew, or companions, to counteract feelings of loneliness.
This emerging market, which includes services like Gaming Buddies and online chatting partners, is expected to be worth over US $7 billion by 2025.
5. Travelers can hire climbing companions primarily through platforms like the Lifestyle app Xiao Hongshu and Douyin, China's version of TikTok, where the service has gained significant attention.
Such services typically cost between 300 and 500 yuan, some 40 to 70 US dollars per trip, offering private experiences for up to two tourists.
With the service growing in popularity, especially during peak travel seasons, demand has surged emerged.
One companion said that her bookings had been fully reserved, with orders extending into November.
The profession first gained widespread attention in June, when a climbing companion went viral on social media, for carrying a three -year -old girl on his shoulder South China, to the peak of Tai Shan Mountain in China's eastern Shandong province.
The child's mother paid more than 500 yuan for the service, while the companion, a university student majoring in physical education, said he was happy to earn some extra money and help ease the financial burden on his family.
The viral video racked up over 300 ,000 likes and 60 ,000 comments, helping expand the service from Taishan to other mountain destinations across the country.
This is Special English A team of international researchers has found that only 10 % of fish stock on coral reefs globally are covered by environmental protection.
Lead by the University of Sydney and Global NGO, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the study found that current international conservation efforts account for approximately 10 % of fish biomass on coral reefs.
reefs. The study has been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The team analyzed fish survey data across nearly 2 ,600 reef locations and compared their biomass estimations to environmental protections.
Joshua Sinner, co -leader of the research, said that increasing reef protections would help boost fish stocks globally and have flow -on benefits for people.
Sinner, who is also the director of the Thriving Oceans Research Hub at the University of Sydney, noted that millions of people depend on reef fish for their livelihoods and nutrition.
However, overfishing is severely threatening the well -being of coastal communities across the globe.
Sinner and his research fellows found that conservation efforts have made a contribution contribution to the number of fish on global coral reefs, which is promising.
But on the other, this contribution appears quite modest, leaving room for improvement.
According to the research, Marine Protected Areas currently cover 8 % of the world's oceans.
At the 2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, participants were committed to protecting 30 % of the world's terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine areas by 2030.
Sinner said, the new research found that increasing the global coverage of fully protected reefs to 30 percent would increase fish stocks on reefs by 28 percent.
The research shows that if fishing restrictions, such as banning nets or spear guns, were put in place on all reefs that currently have no constraints, reef fish stocks would increase by a further 10 .5%.
You're Listening to Special English Even if you've never been to China, you already have glimpsed some of the country's most spectacular mountains thanks to the 2009 sci -fi blockbuster Avatar by James Cameron.
The films floating, Hallelujah Mountains, were inspired by the stunning peaks of Zhang Jiajie National Forest Park in central China, where vertical stone columns rise up into the sky.
Beyond the famous Himalayas, China is home to a vast range of mountains.
Mountaineers areas actually make up two -thirds of its total land area.
these natural wonders, are an integral part of the country's landscape and culture.
For many Chinese people, the mountains offer more than just scenic beauty.
They hold deep spiritual and cultural significance.
City dwellers often seek refuge in the mountains, trekking into these sacred spaces to escape the hustle of daily life and find inspiration in their solitude.
So why are mountains so revered in China?
Let me walk you through a few reasons.
In ancient Chinese folklore, mountains are the dwelling -place of gods, goddesses, incredible plants and sacred animals.
Immortals were said to live high in the mountains, and people from the mortal world ventured there in search of magical herbs and fruits to seek longevity.
For centuries, people climbed mountains not only to seek immortality but also to purify their spirits and find renewal.
Taoist and Buddhist monks often retreat to remote peaks, building meditation huts and establishing temples in these secluded spots.
There are numerous mountains in China that are considered to be sacred and the key locations may be divided into several groups.
One of these groups is known as Wuyue, roughly translated into English as the Five Great Namely, Mount Taishan, in east China's Shandong Province, Mount Hengshan, in central China's Hunan Province, Mount Huashan, in northwest China's Shanxi Province, Mount Hengshan, in north China's Shanxi Province, and Mount Songshan, in central China's Henan Province, province.
You may wonder, among all the mountains in China, why are these five mountains singled out as the top five?
There's a famous saying, after seeing the five great mountains no others compare.
These mountains don't just offer breathtaking views, they are steeped in myth earth and legend.
According to Chinese mythology, these peaks were formed from the body of Pangu - the first living being who created the world by separating heaven and earth.
The five great mountains correspond to the cardinal directions north, south, east, west, and center.
Of the five, Mount Thai, the Eastern mountain, holds the highest spiritual status.
Legend has it that after Pangu's death, his head became Mount Thai.
and, in Chinese culture, the east is associated with birth and renewal.
For centuries, emperors travelled to Mount Thai to offer prayers to heaven for the prosperity of their realm.
The Chinese affection for mountains even extends to their gardens, where artificial mountains Rocks made from rocks are a common sight.
Don't be surprised if you see one.
Rocks in Chinese gardens are as essential as sculptures in European ones.
Confucius, the great philosopher, offers his own insight into the Chinese love of mountains.
He said, The wise enjoy water, The benevolent enjoy mountains.
His reasoning is that wise people are active, quick in thought, and adaptable, like the flow of water, while the benevolent are steady, content, and tolerant, like the enduring mountain.
given. If you've made it this far into the story, there's a good chance you're a mountain lover, too.
So … is Confucius right about you?
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The 2024 World Internet Conference WUJEN Summit, slated for November, will focus on artificial intelligence.
According to the organiser, the summit will hold over 20 sub -forums on topics including the Global Development Initiative, Coordinated Digital and Green Development, and Digital Economy as well as AI Technological Innovation and Governance.
A special committee on AI will be established during the summit.
This year's event will also feature new activities including the Distinguished Contribution Award, which honours individuals and enterprises that have made significant contributions to the global internet sector and relevant sectors.
The summit is set to take place in Wuzhen in East China's Zhejiang province, from November 19 to 22.
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