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Hello and welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites.

I'm Paz Bueno.

And I'm Allie Highsmith.

In today's news: Connecting ancient sports to modern life, and a helpful
robot in space.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit…which animals sleep the most?

Keep on listening to find out more!
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古代生活與現代運動
Exhibition of Ancient Life and Modern Sport

Taiwan's history goes back thousands of years.

Before the arrival of the Han Chinese (漢人), the island was home to the
Austronesian people (南島民族).

They are one of the world's oldest and most widespread cultures.
南島民族是世界上最古老、分布最廣的文化之一。

They lived in Taiwan for over 6,000 years and are part of the same group as
people in the Philippines, New Zealand, and even as far away as Madagascar.

These early inhabitants (早期居民) developed rich traditions (傳統),
languages (語言), and customs (習俗) that are still part of Taiwan's culture
today.

A new exhibition at the Shihsanhang Museum of Archeology (十三行博物館) in
New Taipei City shows how ancient Austronesian life connects with modern
sports.

The exhibition is called Ancient Life and Modern Sport and runs until
September 14.

The exhibition shows how traditional activities like archery, rowing,
weightlifting, and throwing are similar to modern sports.
展覽展示了像射箭、划船、舉重和丟擲等古代活動，這些與現代運動非常相似。

It also explains how ancient ceremonies before hunting or farming
(狩獵或耕種前舉行的儀式) are like today's opening ceremonies in sports.

In ancient Austronesian culture, strong and skilled people were admired and
respected (受到尊敬).

Some were even seen as divine (神聖).

The exhibition also talks about the challenges Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan
(台灣原住民) face today.

Some groups, like the Plains Indigenous Peoples (平埔族), have lost their
language and customs.

It is important to help them keep their traditions alive.

The Shihsanhang Museum is a great place to learn about Taiwan's deep
Austronesian roots and how their traditions are still with us today!
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機器人幫助太空人
Robot Helps Astronauts in Space!

Robots are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives.

They help with many things, from cleaning homes to building cars.

But in the future, robots won't just work on Earth-they'll help humans in
space, too.

Scientists are now testing how robots can assist astronauts on space
missions.

Astronauts on China's Tiangong space station (天宮太空站) are testing a smart
robot named Xiao Hang (小航).

This floating robot moves easily in space's microgravity and can take
pictures.
這個漂浮機器人在太空中的微重力環境下能輕鬆移動，還可以拍照。

In the future, it will help astronauts with important tasks like checking
equipment (檢查設備) and managing supplies (管理物資).

The robot will save time for astronauts so they can focus on bigger tasks.

The Shenzhou 19 crew is studying how humans and robots can work better
together in space.

Astronauts are also running many experiments (科學實驗).

One study looks at how space affects fruit flies (果蠅).

This research helps scientists understand how living things change in space.

Another experiment tests how astronauts' movement changes
(太空人的動作如何改變) after spending a long time in space.

The Shenzhou 19 crew set a new world record for the longest spacewalk on
December 18, spending nine hours outside the station.

This broke the old record of nearly nine hours set by NASA astronauts in 2001.

12 月 18 日，神舟 19 號的太空人創下世界紀錄，進行長達 9
小時的太空漫步，打破了 2001 年由 美國太空總署太空人創下的紀錄。

China's Tiangong space station, completed in 2022, means "Heavenly Palace."

It orbits (繞行) the Earth about 400 kilometers above the surface.

China plans to expand the station and continue using it for science and space
exploration.
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So, in today's News Bites:

A new exhibition at the Shihsanhang Museum of Archeology in New Taipei City
shows how ancient Austronesian life connects with modern sports.

The exhibition is called Ancient Life and Modern Sport and runs until
September 14.

It shows how traditional activities like archery, rowing, weightlifting, and
throwing are similar to modern sports.
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And,

Astronauts on China's Tiangong space station are testing a smart robot named
Xiao Hang.

This floating robot moves easily in space's microgravity and can take
pictures.

In the future, it will help astronauts with important tasks like checking
equipment and managing supplies.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit

Some animals sleep a lot.

Koalas rest up to 20 hours each day.

Sloths also enjoy long naps, sleeping around 15 to 20 hours daily.

Bats can snooze for nearly 20 hours a day.

These animals sleep so much because their food doesn't give them much energy.

Sleeping helps them save energy and stay safe from predators.
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If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with
us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to
newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
 

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Hello and welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites.

I'm Paz Bueno.

And I'm Nancy Sun.

In today's news:
A comic book about Taiwan's monsters and myths, and protecting the moon.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit…what did we leave on the moon?

Keep on listening to find out more!
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臺灣的怪物與傳說
Taiwan's Monsters and Myths

Taiwan has many amazing stories about monsters and spirits (怪物和精靈).

From mountain spirits to river monsters, these stories have been told for
many years.
從山裡的精靈到河裡的怪物，這些故事流傳了許多年。

Some of them teach people to respect nature (尊重大自然).

Others try to explain strange things that happen in everyday life
(生活中發生的奇怪現象).

Now, a new comic book (漫畫) is bringing these stories to life in a fun way!

Taiwanese artist and writer Chiaos Tseng (角斯) has created The Tales from
Taiwan《妖怪畫誌》.

It's a comic book full of mystery (神秘) and monsters!

It shows Taiwan's culture through its old legends (傳說).

Comics have been popular in Japan for a long time.

But Taiwan's comic style (漫畫風格) is still growing.

Tseng wants to help by sharing Taiwanese folklore (民間故事).

His book includes stories from different groups, including Taiwan's
Indigenous peoples (原住民族).

One legend he tells is about Tarovar (達洛凡), a spirit from Paiwan (排灣族)
and Taroko (太魯閣族) traditions.

Tarovar can hold a whole river in his mouth!
達洛凡可以把整條河的水含在嘴裡！

But if he gets angry, he can create big storms and floods.
但如果他生氣了，就能掀起大風暴和洪水。

Tseng says these stories are important because they teach people to respect
nature.

He spent a long time researching these legends, but he also used his
imagination (想像力) to bring the monsters to life.

He hopes Taiwan will continue to create its own art style and share its rich
culture (豐富的文化) with the world.
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月球也需要保護
The Moon Needs Protection!

Cultural sites (文化遺址) are very important.

They tell the story of human history.

Old temples, famous landmarks, and ancient ruins help us remember the past.
古老的寺廟、著名的地標和歷史遺跡，都幫助我們記住過去的重要時刻。

But some of these places are in danger (面臨危險).

Wars, natural disasters, and even too many tourists can damage them.
戰爭、自然災害，甚至過多的觀光客都可能造成破壞。

And now, one very surprising place has been added to the list of endangered
sites (被列入了瀕危遺址名單)...

The moon!

Experts say future space tourism and missions could damage historic spots,
like the footprints left by the first astronauts.
專家擔心，未來的太空旅行和商業活動，可能會破壞第一批太空人在月球表面留下的足跡。

The World Monuments Fund (世界紀念建築基金會) usually protects places on
Earth.

But this year, for the first time, they added the moon.

More space missions are planned, but there aren't enough rules to protect
important sites on the moon.

NASA's Artemis III mission in 2027 will send astronauts back to the moon.

And after that, private companies (私人公司) might start sending tourists!

That's why experts are worried.

People might disturb (破壞) important objects, like the camera that filmed
the first moon landing (例如拍攝人類首次登月畫面的攝影機).

Other places on the endangered list include earthquake-damaged areas
(地震受損的地區) in Japan and Turkey, the Swahili coast of Africa
(非洲的斯瓦希里海岸), and ancient monasteries in Albania
(阿爾巴尼亞的古老修道院).

Some places are at risk because of war (因戰爭受到威脅), like Gaza (加薩).

Others are affected by climate change (氣候變遷).

Experts say we must work together to protect historical sites on Earth and
even in space!
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So, in today's News Bites:

Taiwanese artist and writer Chiaos Tseng has created a comic book full of
mystery and monsters.

'The Tales from Taiwan' brings to life local legends and supernatural stories.

His book explores stories from many groups, including Taiwan's Indigenous
peoples.
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And,

The moon has been added to a list of endangered heritage sites.

Experts worry that future space tourism and commercial missions might damage
historic spots, like the footprints left by the first astronauts.

The World Monuments Fund usually protects cultural sites on Earth, but this
year, for the first time, the moon is included.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit

Did you know that astronauts have left some very unusual things on the moon?

Of course, there are footprints and flags (腳印和國旗), but there's also a
gold olive branch (金色的橄欖枝), golf balls (高爾夫球), and even a small
statue (小雕像) called Fallen Astronaut.

Astronauts also left over 90 bags of… trash! These include food wrappers,
tools, and even astronaut waste.

Scientists study these items to learn how things change in space.

So, if you ever visit the moon, don't be surprised…there's already a little
bit of Earth up there!
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If you have a fun fact, int eresting news, or a joke you'd like to share with
us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to
newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!