WUZHEN, a town witha history of 1200years, is just 50 min-utes’ drive fromHangzhou City. This small town,with its black tiled, tung oil-painted timber framework hous-
相信有很多朋友都玩过魔兽的RPG地图,像3C、TD等等,但是你们最近是否经常听到朋友在眉飞色舞的谈论这样一张地图:DotA Allstars?Defense of the Ancients:Allstars(简称“DotA”)是魔兽争霸Ⅲ:冰峰王座的一个RPG地图系列,这个地图通俗...相信有很多朋友都玩过魔兽的RPG地图,像3C、TD等等,但是你们最近是否经常听到朋友在眉飞色舞的谈论这样一张地图:DotA Allstars?Defense of the Ancients:Allstars(简称“DotA”)是魔兽争霸Ⅲ:冰峰王座的一个RPG地图系列,这个地图通俗的讲就是使用你的英雄并和同盟的英雄及小兵(creep,电脑AI操纵的战士)一起:摧毁对方的大本营。DotA以出色的平衡性,高要求的操作以及英雄和物品的多样组合趣味性征服了无数的玩家。它在国外非常流行,有正式的国际比赛,游戏规则,甚至是职业的战队,有的国家已经在WCG的选拔赛中列入了DotA项目。可以说DotA早已经是一项竞技比赛项目而不再仅仅是一张地图。自从DotA被汉化引入中国后,更是立刻赢得了广大中国魔兽玩家的青睐,大有领军魔善RPG娱乐与比赛之势^o^,Replays．Net更是刚刚主办了国内第一届DotA联赛,看来DotA以后在中国也必定会发展为一个电子竞技项目。DotA的历史比较长,目前流行的6．20+系列已经是几经修改后的版本,只之前还有6+系列和5．84+系列等等,这里限于篇幅所限暂不介绍。很多人都说DotA是3C的翻版,其实并不尽然,DotA是必须要经过亲身体会才能领悟其中奥妙的地图,里面的英雄不像3C中的那样可以以一当百,更不能像3C一样疯狂的释放魔法来杀小兵赚钱。DotA里面需要对小兵做出精确的最后一击来获得金钱,因此对英雄的操作要求是非常高的,即使到了最后也还是要小心翼翼的处理敌兵,所以有时候说玩DotA真的很累,从头到尾都要全神贯注。(特别是初学者更要注意拉)当然累也是因为它的刺激性,如果一点都不累也就不好玩啦^_^。下面我就分几个部分引导初学者来认识DotA。展开更多
The first major exhibition in the US dedicated to China's ancient capital 3,000 years ago carries key codes to the origin of the Chinese civilization and modern archaeological works,as well as the China-US cultura...The first major exhibition in the US dedicated to China's ancient capital 3,000 years ago carries key codes to the origin of the Chinese civilization and modern archaeological works,as well as the China-US cultural relations in the future。展开更多
China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic ...China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.展开更多
Modernization has been a common issue in the development of all countries since the 20th century.However,as the global modernization movement developed,different countries and regions diverged in their modernization p...Modernization has been a common issue in the development of all countries since the 20th century.However,as the global modernization movement developed,different countries and regions diverged in their modernization paths and models.In A New Path Ahead:Chinese Modernization,the author Dai Mucai,an expert in theoretical research on the Chinese path to modernization and a professor at the School of Marxism of Tsinghua University,elaborates on why the Chinese path to modernization is unprecedented in history,its originality and unique features,what it means to the world,and how to build a socialist modernization in a country with a 5,000-year-old civilization.展开更多
Todo Mongolian ancient books are widely scattered among people,and many scholars have made ef⁃forts to collect and organize Todo Mongolian ancient books.Mr.Batu is one of the outstanding representa⁃tives.The ancient b...Todo Mongolian ancient books are widely scattered among people,and many scholars have made ef⁃forts to collect and organize Todo Mongolian ancient books.Mr.Batu is one of the outstanding representa⁃tives.The ancient books and related materials,notes,and other materials Todo Mongolian script he col⁃lected in are rich in content and have extremely high research value.They can provide valuable firsthand information for the academic community and promote in-depth research on the Tote Mongolian lan⁃guage.It is necessary to photocopy and publish them.展开更多
The analysis of ancient genomics provides opportunities to explore human population history across both temporal and geographic dimensions(Haak et al.,2015;Wang et al.,2021,2024)to enhance the accessibility and utilit...The analysis of ancient genomics provides opportunities to explore human population history across both temporal and geographic dimensions(Haak et al.,2015;Wang et al.,2021,2024)to enhance the accessibility and utility of these ancient genomic datasets,a range of databases and advanced statistical models have been developed,including the Allen Ancient DNA Resource(AADR)(Mallick et al.,2024)and AdmixTools(Patterson et al.,2012).While upstream processes such as sequencing and raw data processing have been streamlined by resources like the AADR,the downstream analysis of these datasets-encompassing population genetics inference and spatiotemporal interpretation-remains a significant challenge.The AADR provides a unified collection of published ancient DNA(aDNA)data,yet its file-based format and reliance on command-line tools,such as those in Admix-Tools(Patterson et al.,2012),require advanced computational expertise for effective exploration and analysis.These requirements can present significant challenges forresearchers lackingadvanced computational expertise,limiting the accessibility and broader application of these valuable genomic resources.展开更多
Zhengzhou,located at the eastern foot of Mount Song and along the banks of the Yel low River,sits at the heart of China.It is the capital of Henan Province and one of China’s eight great ancient capitals.Historically...Zhengzhou,located at the eastern foot of Mount Song and along the banks of the Yel low River,sits at the heart of China.It is the capital of Henan Province and one of China’s eight great ancient capitals.Historically known as the“Center of Heaven and Earth”,it is now praised as the“Green City”As a national central city expl icit ly suppor ted by the Chinese government and a core growth pole for high-quality regional development.展开更多
The 2024 development of a precision-engineered retrotransposon system marked a significant milestone in mammalian genome-editing research.As appeared in the July 8 issue of Cell,this methodological breakthrough establ...The 2024 development of a precision-engineered retrotransposon system marked a significant milestone in mammalian genome-editing research.As appeared in the July 8 issue of Cell,this methodological breakthrough established a novel framework for site-specific gene delivery through repurposing ancient viral tools.展开更多
1 Archaeologists have recently uncovered a significant tomb in Anhui Province,China,which dates back over 2,200 years.This discovery sheds light on the ancient Chu civilization,revealing fascinating details about life...1 Archaeologists have recently uncovered a significant tomb in Anhui Province,China,which dates back over 2,200 years.This discovery sheds light on the ancient Chu civilization,revealing fascinating details about life during the Warring States period(475 BC-221 BC).展开更多
SNAPSHOTS OF CHINA Send us your photographs and let us know what lies behind them at contacts@chinafrica.cn Strolling in Rain Amid light rain and mist,tourists meander through the historic lanes of Chengkan Ancient Vi...SNAPSHOTS OF CHINA Send us your photographs and let us know what lies behind them at contacts@chinafrica.cn Strolling in Rain Amid light rain and mist,tourists meander through the historic lanes of Chengkan Ancient Village in Huangshan,Anhui Province.展开更多
1 Suzhou's ancient gardens and canals have long drawn visitors,but for 10 young people from around the world,the city offered more than just postcard views—it was a place to experience,not just to see.
One sunny morning,students are in a classroom Jake shows his smart watch,"It tells time,the heart rate,and the weather!""It's easy to know the time now,"Ms.Lee walks in,with a smile on her face...One sunny morning,students are in a classroom Jake shows his smart watch,"It tells time,the heart rate,and the weather!""It's easy to know the time now,"Ms.Lee walks in,with a smile on her face."But how did people know the time in ancient times?"展开更多
The existence of museums is humanity’s stubborn struggle against oblivion.When cultural relics are presented before our eyes,ancient civilizations gain a sense of reality,and people in history become present.
Two decades ago,an important development philosophy emerged that would redefine prosperity:“Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”Known as the“Two Mountains”theory,it challenged the conventional t...Two decades ago,an important development philosophy emerged that would redefine prosperity:“Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”Known as the“Two Mountains”theory,it challenged the conventional trade-off between development and the environment by arguing that they are inseparable.展开更多
Yunnan in southwest China is a geographically and ethnically complex region at the intersection of southern China and Southeast Asia,and a focal point for human migrations.To clarify its maternal genetic history,we ge...Yunnan in southwest China is a geographically and ethnically complex region at the intersection of southern China and Southeast Asia,and a focal point for human migrations.To clarify its maternal genetic history,we generated 152 complete mitogenomes from 17 Yunnan archaeological sites.Our results reveal distinct genetic histories segregated by geographical regions.Maternal lineages of ancient populations from northwestern and northern Yunnan exhibit closer affinities with past and present-day populations from northern East Asia and Xizang,providing important genetic evidence for the migration and interaction of populations along the Tibetan-Yi corridor since the Neolithic.Between 5500 and 1800 years ago,central Yunnan populations maintained their internal genetic relationships,including a 7000-year-old basal lineage of the rare and widely dispersed haplogroup M61.At the Xingyi site,changes in mitochondrial DNA haplogroups occurred between the Late Neolithic and Bronze Age,with haplogroups shifting from those predominant in the Yellow River region to those predominant in coastal southern China.These results highlight the high diversity of Yunnan populations during the Neolithic to Bronze Age.展开更多
The original online version https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-024-9130-x has wrong title.The correct title for this article should be“Reactivation mechanisms of the ancient Dahekou landslide in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Pro...The original online version https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-024-9130-x has wrong title.The correct title for this article should be“Reactivation mechanisms of the ancient Dahekou landslide in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Province,China”.展开更多
Since ancient times,humanity has yearned for longevity,viewing health and long life as enduring aspirations.Research has shown that longevity genes may be passed down through certain populations(Costa D,2019).However,...Since ancient times,humanity has yearned for longevity,viewing health and long life as enduring aspirations.Research has shown that longevity genes may be passed down through certain populations(Costa D,2019).However,genetics alone is not the decisive factor-environmental conditions also play a vital role in achieving a long life(Selinus O,2013).展开更多
The ancient village of Khunzakh,in Dagestan,is literally located on the edge of a deep canyon(峡谷),making it one of the most awe⁃inspiring human settlements in the world.Before Khabib Nurmagomedov became the undisput...The ancient village of Khunzakh,in Dagestan,is literally located on the edge of a deep canyon(峡谷),making it one of the most awe⁃inspiring human settlements in the world.Before Khabib Nurmagomedov became the undisputed(无可争辩的)champion of the UFC Lightweight Division,most people hadn't even heard of Dagestan.Today,it is almost associated with the legendary mixed martial arts master,but the Russian autonomous republic is actually home to a number of wonders that the world has yet to discover.Today,we're featuring Khunzakh,a very old village with a very unique location—right on the edge of a 100⁃meter⁃deep canyon.展开更多
文摘WUZHEN, a town witha history of 1200years, is just 50 min-utes’ drive fromHangzhou City. This small town,with its black tiled, tung oil-painted timber framework hous-
文摘相信有很多朋友都玩过魔兽的RPG地图,像3C、TD等等,但是你们最近是否经常听到朋友在眉飞色舞的谈论这样一张地图:DotA Allstars?Defense of the Ancients:Allstars(简称“DotA”)是魔兽争霸Ⅲ:冰峰王座的一个RPG地图系列,这个地图通俗的讲就是使用你的英雄并和同盟的英雄及小兵(creep,电脑AI操纵的战士)一起:摧毁对方的大本营。DotA以出色的平衡性,高要求的操作以及英雄和物品的多样组合趣味性征服了无数的玩家。它在国外非常流行,有正式的国际比赛,游戏规则,甚至是职业的战队,有的国家已经在WCG的选拔赛中列入了DotA项目。可以说DotA早已经是一项竞技比赛项目而不再仅仅是一张地图。自从DotA被汉化引入中国后,更是立刻赢得了广大中国魔兽玩家的青睐,大有领军魔善RPG娱乐与比赛之势^o^,Replays．Net更是刚刚主办了国内第一届DotA联赛,看来DotA以后在中国也必定会发展为一个电子竞技项目。DotA的历史比较长,目前流行的6．20+系列已经是几经修改后的版本,只之前还有6+系列和5．84+系列等等,这里限于篇幅所限暂不介绍。很多人都说DotA是3C的翻版,其实并不尽然,DotA是必须要经过亲身体会才能领悟其中奥妙的地图,里面的英雄不像3C中的那样可以以一当百,更不能像3C一样疯狂的释放魔法来杀小兵赚钱。DotA里面需要对小兵做出精确的最后一击来获得金钱,因此对英雄的操作要求是非常高的,即使到了最后也还是要小心翼翼的处理敌兵,所以有时候说玩DotA真的很累,从头到尾都要全神贯注。(特别是初学者更要注意拉)当然累也是因为它的刺激性,如果一点都不累也就不好玩啦^_^。下面我就分几个部分引导初学者来认识DotA。
文摘The first major exhibition in the US dedicated to China's ancient capital 3,000 years ago carries key codes to the origin of the Chinese civilization and modern archaeological works,as well as the China-US cultural relations in the future。
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070576,31801040,and 32270667)Lantai Young Scholars Program of Chinese History Institute(2022LTQN602)+11 种基金the National Social Science Fund of China(19VJX074 and 21CKG022)Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences:Pan-Third Pole Environment Study for a Green Silk Road(Pan-TPE)(XDA2004010101)the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFC3303701-02)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(18490750300)the National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFE0201600)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01)the Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China granted to C.C.W.(21&ZD285),S.W.(20&ZD212),and D.L.(21&ZD237)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)European Research Council(ERC)grant(ERC-2019-ADG-883700-TRAM).
文摘China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.
文摘Modernization has been a common issue in the development of all countries since the 20th century.However,as the global modernization movement developed,different countries and regions diverged in their modernization paths and models.In A New Path Ahead:Chinese Modernization,the author Dai Mucai,an expert in theoretical research on the Chinese path to modernization and a professor at the School of Marxism of Tsinghua University,elaborates on why the Chinese path to modernization is unprecedented in history,its originality and unique features,what it means to the world,and how to build a socialist modernization in a country with a 5,000-year-old civilization.
文摘Todo Mongolian ancient books are widely scattered among people,and many scholars have made ef⁃forts to collect and organize Todo Mongolian ancient books.Mr.Batu is one of the outstanding representa⁃tives.The ancient books and related materials,notes,and other materials Todo Mongolian script he col⁃lected in are rich in content and have extremely high research value.They can provide valuable firsthand information for the academic community and promote in-depth research on the Tote Mongolian lan⁃guage.It is necessary to photocopy and publish them.
基金by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3303701-02 and 2024YFC3306701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2425014 and 32270667)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China granted to Chuan-Chao Wang(21&ZD285)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07).
文摘The analysis of ancient genomics provides opportunities to explore human population history across both temporal and geographic dimensions(Haak et al.,2015;Wang et al.,2021,2024)to enhance the accessibility and utility of these ancient genomic datasets,a range of databases and advanced statistical models have been developed,including the Allen Ancient DNA Resource(AADR)(Mallick et al.,2024)and AdmixTools(Patterson et al.,2012).While upstream processes such as sequencing and raw data processing have been streamlined by resources like the AADR,the downstream analysis of these datasets-encompassing population genetics inference and spatiotemporal interpretation-remains a significant challenge.The AADR provides a unified collection of published ancient DNA(aDNA)data,yet its file-based format and reliance on command-line tools,such as those in Admix-Tools(Patterson et al.,2012),require advanced computational expertise for effective exploration and analysis.These requirements can present significant challenges forresearchers lackingadvanced computational expertise,limiting the accessibility and broader application of these valuable genomic resources.
文摘Zhengzhou,located at the eastern foot of Mount Song and along the banks of the Yel low River,sits at the heart of China.It is the capital of Henan Province and one of China’s eight great ancient capitals.Historically known as the“Center of Heaven and Earth”,it is now praised as the“Green City”As a national central city expl icit ly suppor ted by the Chinese government and a core growth pole for high-quality regional development.
文摘The 2024 development of a precision-engineered retrotransposon system marked a significant milestone in mammalian genome-editing research.As appeared in the July 8 issue of Cell,this methodological breakthrough established a novel framework for site-specific gene delivery through repurposing ancient viral tools.
文摘1 Archaeologists have recently uncovered a significant tomb in Anhui Province,China,which dates back over 2,200 years.This discovery sheds light on the ancient Chu civilization,revealing fascinating details about life during the Warring States period(475 BC-221 BC).
文摘SNAPSHOTS OF CHINA Send us your photographs and let us know what lies behind them at contacts@chinafrica.cn Strolling in Rain Amid light rain and mist,tourists meander through the historic lanes of Chengkan Ancient Village in Huangshan,Anhui Province.
文摘1 Suzhou's ancient gardens and canals have long drawn visitors,but for 10 young people from around the world,the city offered more than just postcard views—it was a place to experience,not just to see.
文摘One sunny morning,students are in a classroom Jake shows his smart watch,"It tells time,the heart rate,and the weather!""It's easy to know the time now,"Ms.Lee walks in,with a smile on her face."But how did people know the time in ancient times?"
文摘The existence of museums is humanity’s stubborn struggle against oblivion.When cultural relics are presented before our eyes,ancient civilizations gain a sense of reality,and people in history become present.
文摘Two decades ago,an important development philosophy emerged that would redefine prosperity:“Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”Known as the“Two Mountains”theory,it challenged the conventional trade-off between development and the environment by arguing that they are inseparable.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41925009)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFE0203800)+2 种基金the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China(YSBR-019)Science and Technology Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province(2024RS-CXTD-74)Xiaohong Wu was supported by the Key National Social Science Foundation of China(No.16ZDA144).
文摘Yunnan in southwest China is a geographically and ethnically complex region at the intersection of southern China and Southeast Asia,and a focal point for human migrations.To clarify its maternal genetic history,we generated 152 complete mitogenomes from 17 Yunnan archaeological sites.Our results reveal distinct genetic histories segregated by geographical regions.Maternal lineages of ancient populations from northwestern and northern Yunnan exhibit closer affinities with past and present-day populations from northern East Asia and Xizang,providing important genetic evidence for the migration and interaction of populations along the Tibetan-Yi corridor since the Neolithic.Between 5500 and 1800 years ago,central Yunnan populations maintained their internal genetic relationships,including a 7000-year-old basal lineage of the rare and widely dispersed haplogroup M61.At the Xingyi site,changes in mitochondrial DNA haplogroups occurred between the Late Neolithic and Bronze Age,with haplogroups shifting from those predominant in the Yellow River region to those predominant in coastal southern China.These results highlight the high diversity of Yunnan populations during the Neolithic to Bronze Age.
文摘The original online version https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-024-9130-x has wrong title.The correct title for this article should be“Reactivation mechanisms of the ancient Dahekou landslide in Hanzhong City,Shaanxi Province,China”.
文摘Since ancient times,humanity has yearned for longevity,viewing health and long life as enduring aspirations.Research has shown that longevity genes may be passed down through certain populations(Costa D,2019).However,genetics alone is not the decisive factor-environmental conditions also play a vital role in achieving a long life(Selinus O,2013).
文摘The ancient village of Khunzakh,in Dagestan,is literally located on the edge of a deep canyon(峡谷),making it one of the most awe⁃inspiring human settlements in the world.Before Khabib Nurmagomedov became the undisputed(无可争辩的)champion of the UFC Lightweight Division,most people hadn't even heard of Dagestan.Today,it is almost associated with the legendary mixed martial arts master,but the Russian autonomous republic is actually home to a number of wonders that the world has yet to discover.Today,we're featuring Khunzakh,a very old village with a very unique location—right on the edge of a 100⁃meter⁃deep canyon.
