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Though it’s still unclear why the original domestication happened, Science News’ Freda Kreier reports that the event coincided with the Sahara growing larger and drier.

尽管最初的驯化为何发生仍不清楚，但《科学新闻》的弗蕾达·克赖尔报道称，这一事件恰逢撒哈拉沙漠变得更大、更干旱。

But, with this newfound connection, many of us share sensitive, sometimes highly confidential information, even though over a third of people don’t realise that AI platforms may not be very good at keeping our secrets...secret.

但是，有了这种新的联系，我们许多人会分享敏感的、有时甚至是高度机密的信息，尽管超过三分之一的人没有意识到，人工智能平台未必很擅长替我们保守秘密。

Researchers analysed the frequency and impact of gaps greater than 2 seconds during conversations, including an overview of previous studies which indicate that the fear of awkward silences can be so extreme that people avoid talking to strangers, even though doing so is likely to be an enjoyable experience.

研究人员分析了谈话中超过2秒的停顿出现的频率及其影响，其中包括对以往研究的综述，这些研究表明，人们对尴尬沉默的恐惧可能极其强烈，以至于会避免与陌生人交谈，尽管与陌生人交谈很可能是一种愉快的经历。

Though Native Americans (and later miners and fur trappers) had long recognized the area’s riches, most Americans did not. That’s why Hayden’s expedition aimed to produce a fuller understanding of the Yellowstone River region, from its hot springs and waterfalls to its variety of flora and fauna. In addition to the entourage of scientists, the team also included artists: Painter Thomas Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson were charged with capturing this astounding natural beauty and sharing it with the world.

尽管美洲原住民（以及后来的矿工和毛皮猎人）早就认识到该地区的富饶，但大多数美国人并不了解。这就是为什么海登的考察旨在更全面地了解黄石河地区，从温泉、瀑布到各种动植物。除了随行的科学家，考察队还有艺术家：画家托马斯·莫兰和摄影师威廉·亨利·杰克逊负责捕捉这令人惊叹的自然之美，并将其与世界分享。

Here’s a common scenario that any number of entrepreneurs face today: you’re the CEO of a small business, and though you’re making a nice [profit], you need to find a way to take it to the next level.

这是当今许多创业者都会面临的一个常见情形：你是一家小企业的首席执行官，尽管你赚到了可观的{{1}}，但你需要找到办法让企业更上一层楼。

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Some will say the audiobook boom revives it, though I suppose you can then worry about the decline of reading.

有些人会说有声书的繁荣让它复兴了，不过我想那样一来你又会担心阅读的衰落了。

Such programs do not have to negatively affect the environment, though.

不过，这类计划并不一定会对环境产生负面影响。

When the skills mismatch is in the broader economy, though, the focus usually turns to government to handle.

然而，当技能错配发生在更广泛的经济领域时，焦点通常会转向由政府来处理。

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The court, though, may want to allow room for police to cite situations where they are entitled to more freedom.

不过，最高法院或许会希望给警方留有余地，让他们可以援引某些有权享有更多自由的情形。

It is curious that Stephen Koziatek feels almost as though he has to justify his efforts to give his students a better future.

奇怪的是，斯蒂芬·科齐亚泰克几乎觉得他必须为自己给学生创造更好未来所做的努力进行辩护。

It is as though 20 years of ever-tougher reforms of the job search and benefit administration system never happened.

仿佛20年来对求职和救济金管理制度日益严厉的改革从未发生过一样。