2010-02-06 所属栏目:双语新闻

The father of evolution Charles Darwin was a direct descendant of the Cro-Magnon people, whose entry into Europe 30,000 years ago heralded the demise of Neanderthals, scientists revealed in Australia

2010-02-05 所属栏目:双语新闻

US President Barack Obama has contritely urged tourists to visit gambling heaven Las Vegas after recent remarks that were interpreted as telling Americans to shun recession-battered "Sin City."Obama o

2010-02-04 所属栏目:双语新闻

Astronauts could soon be eating seaweed soup and spicy, garlic-laden meat dishes after South Korea won approval to send several national dishes into space.The science and technology ministry said a pr

2010-02-04 所属栏目:双语新闻

People who spend a lot of time surfing the internet are more likely to show signs of depression, British scientists said on Wednesday.But it is not clear whether the internet causes depression or whet

2010-02-03 所属栏目:双语新闻

US President Barack Obama will travel to Indonesia with his family next month, returning to the country where he spent four years as a child, the White House announced late on Monday.Obama, who has re

2010-02-03 所属栏目:双语新闻

Love really takes to the air in Tokyo once a year, when dozens of Japanese shout out their ardor for spouses, partners -- and even themselves -- at an event that's also broadcast on national televisi

2010-02-03 所属栏目:双语新闻

It was bad enough that President Barack Obama lost his US Senate super majority to a Republican. Now it turns out he also lost it to a relative.Genealogists said on Friday that the Democratic presiden

2010-02-02 所属栏目:双语新闻

During tough economic times when US consumers are trying to cut back the indulgence they can't seem to live without is books.Three-quarters of adults questioned in an online poll said they would sacr

2010-02-01 所属栏目:双语新闻

Argentina's president thinks eating pig meat is really sexy. Many people in this beef-loving nation reacted with surprise on Thursday after Cristina Fernandez promoted pork in a speech during which s

2010-02-01 所属栏目:双语新闻

The Labrador Retriever was named the top dog in the United States on Wednesday for the 19th consecutive year by the American Kennel Club.The German Shepherd came in second place for 2009, due to its i

2010-01-30 所属栏目:双语新闻

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs took the wraps off an "iPad" tablet with a lower-than-expected price tag, placing a big bet on a new breed of gadgets that aim to bridge the gap between smartphones and laptop

2010-01-29 所属栏目:双语新闻

Japan's traditional, female-dominated art of flower arranging is returning to its masculine roots, for an entirely modern reason: it's become a way for male employees to prune away their stress.Ikeb

2010-01-28 所属栏目:双语新闻

Singing sensation Susan Boyle said Wednesday that she felt fine despite a break-in by a teenager at her home in Scotland, British media reported.Boyle, who shot to international stardom on the back of

2010-01-28 所属栏目:双语新闻

For the past 50 years, scientists have scoured the skies for radio signals from beyond our planet, hoping for some sign of extraterrestrial life. But one physicist says there's no reason alien life c

2010-01-28 所属栏目:双语新闻

Sci-fi spectacular "Avatar" has surpassed "Titanic" to become the highest-grossing movie worldwide, distributor 20th Century Fox said on Tuesday.The worldwide total for the James Cameron movie stands

2010-01-27 所属栏目:双语新闻

Any lingering stigma about finding true love online seems to be fading, particularly among older adults, researchers found.In a study of 175 newlywed couples scientists at Iowa State University said t

2010-01-26 所属栏目:双语新闻

Iraq on Monday executed Ali Hassan al-Majeed, the Saddam Hussein cousin and henchman widely known as "Chemical Ali", for crimes against humanity."The death sentence against Ali Hassan al-Majeed has be

2010-01-26 所属栏目:双语新闻

One in ten British men have admitted using their partner's make-up, a survey claimed.A growing number of males admit to secretly dipping into the make-up bag owned by their female partner to help mak

2010-01-25 所属栏目:双语新闻

Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden claimed responsibility for the Christmas Day airline bombing attempt in Detroit, in an audio message released yesterday, and vowed further attacks on the US.The message

2010-01-25 所属栏目:双语新闻

Here's a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your hea

2010-01-22 所属栏目:双语新闻

Tough new rules for pubs and clubs - including a ban on drinking games like the infamous "dentist's chair" - will be introduced in Britain this year in a bid to curb the heavy drinking culture that c

2010-01-22 所属栏目:双语新闻

South Korea's health ministry, which is charged with boosting the nation's low birthrate, is turning off the lights in its offices once a month to encourage staff to go home early and make more babi

2010-01-21 所属栏目:双语新闻

Canadian actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has topped an annual poll of the world's 99 most desirable women, with organizers saying her appeal was boosted by the fact that she does not feature heavily in ce

2010-01-21 所属栏目:双语新闻

Most young women believe they will achieve a balance between a rewarding career and a fulfilling personal life, despite the economic upheaval and a legacy of corporate culture that favors men, a surve

2010-01-20 所属栏目:双语新闻

Despite topping power lists, Michelle Obama has admitted that she more often feels like a swan: "calm and serene above water - but we're paddling like mad, going crazy underneath, trying to look smoo