In the era of digital economy, the application of AI and cloud computing technology has become the consensus of the development of all walks of life. With the further deepening of the integration of artificial intelligence and industry, the development of AI has temporarily become a phenomenon of the times.

Recently, Baidu Smart Cloud released a series of white papers on the “Integration of Cloud and Intelligence” technology and application analysis, drawing a clear “map” for the future direction of enterprise AI technology development.

For the problem of how to go to the cloud and how to use AI empowerment in the intelligent upgrade of enterprises, the white paper gives the “optimal solution”: under the general trend of integration of cloud and intelligence, build a full-stack model of enterprise AI development.

Three keywords for future enterprise AI development: scenario first, independent innovation, efficiency is the key

An industrial study conducted by Tsinghua University shows that for a new technology to develop for a long time, it needs to be embedded in existing production factors and can continue to create value.

The same is true for companies developing AI technology. Whether a new technology can continue to develop is a prerequisite for self-consistent business. From an enterprise perspective, this is also the purpose of developing AI technology: to empower specific businesses.

Baidu’s “Cloud Intelligence One” white paper also reveals this point.

The white paper mentions: “The definition of requirements based on business scenarios is the basis for successful AI algorithm model development.” Baidu found in the process of serving companies that more than 80% of the requirements need to be customized according to actual application scenarios.

Reflected in the development of AI technology, a good AI development platform needs to consider the technology development environment that matches the application scenario.

We take Baidu’s AI development platform as an example. For actual business scenarios such as quality inspection, inspection, OCR, remote sensing image analysis, text classification processing, and product inspection, Baidu has built a series of algorithms, tools and components to help companies in AI During the development process, AI development oriented to scenarios and business was established.

Such AI development may make the application route from AI technology development to the business end shorter, and the investment in AI technology may also be more intuitive to see the effect.

In fact, because of the diversity and complexity of scenarios, companies have very scattered demand for AI technology development, because companies need to integrate with specific businesses. This is why many companies are trying to build their own AI development capabilities, because only with independent technological development can they have sufficient flexibility and adaptability in business applications.

In order to meet such requirements for flexibility and adaptability, Baidu Feida’s core open source framework has made a lot of optimizations for the deep learning technology needed in the industry. For example, for the development needs of enterprises, Baidu Smart Cloud has launched the Flying Paddle Enterprise Edition, which meets the diverse AI development needs of enterprises through a zero-based EasyDL development platform and a full-featured BML development platform. Judging from the cloud intelligence integration white paper, there are currently two types of developers on Baidu’s AI open platform, one is AI application developers, and the other is AI algorithm developers. AI application developers may be relatively more familiar with the company’s own business, but do not have a deep understanding of AI technology. Therefore, a zero-threshold development platform such as EasyDL is needed to meet development needs. For example, an AI model that can simply extract business data and automatically extract features can be made through EasyDL, and it can be deployed on different hardware platforms to meet the application requirements of the enterprise. For AI algorithm developers, they may pay more attention to the effect of the algorithm than the process from technology development to application. Therefore, on the full-featured BML development platform, they can meet the needs of users through preset models and visual modeling. The demand for development efficiency. In fact, AI technology development platforms such as Baidu Feida should not only meet the flexible needs of enterprises for AI development, but also the efficiency of AI development is also valued by enterprises. Because the development and application of AI technology is not only a technical issue for enterprises, but sometimes it is also a cost issue. This means that the development platform needs to consider the issue of efficiency from the underlying architecture of AI development. Also take Baidu Feipad Enterprise Edition as an example. In the data labeling process of enterprise AI development, the intelligent cleaning and automatic annotation capabilities of Feipad Enterprise Edition can greatly reduce the cost of data annotation. For another example, the continuous iterative optimization capabilities of the Flying Paddle Enterprise Edition based on the data closed-loop realization model can also further improve the efficiency of enterprise AI development. The development of AI technology by enterprises means a certain cost investment. Therefore, it is very important to improve the “cost-effectiveness” of AI development. The key to improving the “cost-effectiveness ratio” is actually choosing a high-quality AI technology development platform. So, what kind of development platform is considered high-quality? A platform that understands the actual technology development needs of the company better than the company. Take Baidu as an example, AI technology has been implemented smoothly in various fields. For example, in the energy field, it has cooperation with State Grid and Southern Power. In the field of communications, Baidu AI has also successfully landed in China Unicom and mobile companies. At present, the commercialization of AI is smooth, indicating that Baidu has a deep understanding of AI. The deeper the understanding of technology, it means that Baidu better understands the pain points of enterprise AI technology development. Therefore, in terms of technology and understanding of commercialization, Baidu may better help companies develop and apply AI technology. Why cloud intelligence integration is the general trend of future AI technology development The development of enterprise AI technology is inseparable from the general trend of AI technology evolution. The current development and evolution of AI technology has three main characteristics. The first is that under the guidance of low-cost and high-efficiency enterprise needs, AI capabilities have evolved from single-point modular development to technology development and application in multiple business scenarios. In the first stage of the development of AI technology, the development of enterprise AI technology is mostly in the application exploration stage. After the business scenario is found, the development of AI technology is further deepened. This is because enterprise-side AI development requires low-cost and high-efficiency solutions, and it also needs to lay the foundation for technology development for the full application of AI technology in the future. This requires that the AI ​​technology development platform not only meets the needs of enterprise modular AI development, but also needs to meet the needs of comprehensive intelligent upgrades in the future. For example, in the process of upgrading AI technology from a single point of application to multiple business scenarios, companies will inevitably encounter management issues such as the development, application, and operation and maintenance of AI capabilities, such as the sharing of AI data between different businesses. Problems such as engaging in data Lonely Island are formed within the enterprise. In this regard, Baidu’s solution is to build a set of AI capability production and centralized management platforms for enterprises, and build an infrastructure for enterprise intelligent upgrades. The advantage of this is that enterprises can form a middle platform of capabilities from AI development to operation and maintenance management. Baidu Smart Cloud is the foundation of this infrastructure. This actually leads to the second feature of the future development of AI technology: Cloud is a platform for large companies to export AI capabilities, and there is a coupling between AI and cloud. For example, a certain industry needs AI vision capabilities and AI knowledge graphs. Through the integration of cloud intelligence, it is possible to meet the needs of enterprises for AI capabilities. This is actually the coupling between AI and cloud. In terms of specific cases, in the cooperation between State Grid and Baidu Smart Cloud, on the basis of the integration of cloud and intelligence, and based on the knowledge graph, Baidu Smart Cloud has built a set of grid fault handling system for State Grid Electric Power, and realized the grid fault handling. The ability of automatic reasoning and judgment and knowledge retrieval has improved the efficiency of power grid fault judgment and disposal by more than 20%. In the development of cloud-intelligence AI, Baidu’s brain integrates a large-scale AI production platform that integrates software and hardware, and the cloud is a platform for Baidu’s AI capability output. With such AI technology capabilities, AI has become the intelligent hub of the enterprise, opening up the internal data of the enterprise , Knowledge and business, and can promote more intelligent business innovation. The reason why it has such an ability to develop and apply AI technology is because Baidu has full-stack AI technology and a complete development ecology as the basic support. In addition to coupling, the third characteristic of current AI technology development is the full-stack technology development. Why is Baidu Smart Cloud able to provide so much support for enterprise AI technology development under the integrated cloud and intelligence system? The core reason is that Baidu has full-stack AI technology and capabilities. The full-stack technical capabilities are reflected in the AI ​​development infrastructure, which brings about a more cost-effective AI technology development program. As an infrastructure, cloud intelligence can meet the future needs of enterprises for high performance, high cost performance, and high utilization of AI second-tier facilities on the enterprise side. The second is to provide full-process optimization and development efficiency tuning, and to provide solutions for enterprise customization needs. For example, Baidu Smart Cloud uses a three-tier infrastructure of AI computing, storage, and containers, and under the AI ​​development architecture that integrates software and hardware. AI and cloud are not simple additions, but fusions at the bottom. Therefore, the performance of the computing layer is higher, and the data The processing speed is faster, the storage layer data processing is faster, and the container layer resource management is more efficient. We take the artificial intelligence platform of State Grid as an example. Based on full-stack AI capabilities, State Grid has built relevant general AI capabilities including image recognition, face recognition, speech and text recognition, and knowledge graphs. On the development side, State Grid has implemented a full-process collaborative development model, enabling model developers, application developers, and business application personnel to have intelligent power service capabilities through the development tools and various interface services provided by the Baidu development ecosystem. From the enterprise perspective, what enterprises need is to customize AI development solutions on demand. Therefore, AI vendors are required to have sufficient technical capabilities to support them, as well as flexibility in deployment. The demand for AI capabilities of an enterprise is not static, but is constantly adjusted as the business changes. For example, a product with 2 million and 200 million users not only means that the demand for AI computing power has increased, but the focus of AI algorithms may be different. Therefore, AI cloud is a more “flexible” solution that can better meet the needs of enterprises. We assume that after 200 million users of this enterprise need to identify users, not only AI data processing is needed, but AI image processing capabilities may also be needed. This means that the AI ​​development platform also needs to have full-stack AI capabilities as the underlying support, so as to meet the needs of different AI capabilities for the future development of enterprises. At present, Baidu has many successful cases in the development of full-stack AI. The experience behind these cases is not only an asset for future enterprise AI development, but also for the development of enterprise full-stack AI capabilities in the future. s help. Written at the end: Giant technology companies are grabbing the big track, such as Baidu, Microsoft and other companies, aiming to build infrastructure in the era of smart economy and become “water, electricity, and coal.” The posture of traditional enterprises is to “lean against the big tree so as to enjoy the cool”, and use other people’s technology to efficiently empower themselves. Therefore, when enterprises are upgrading their intelligence and choosing AI “big trees”, they must not only pay attention to the present, but also consider the future. The white paper reveals the general trend of AI development in the future. In the future, AI technology will further integrate with the industry and bring technological dividends to various fields

The author said that she started recording this scene because she noticed that the plane seemed to be stationary in the air. “There was another plane that flew a few minutes before so I knew it wasn’t moving,” the person added. The plane is stationary in the sky in two videos. Photo: Unilad. Two days later, @lesxbalboa once again passed by the same spot and saw the plane motionless, hovering right where she had last seen it. She continued to post a second video, showing the mysterious plane standing still in the sky but this time at night. It is not clear where the video was filmed. Myself @lesxbalboa also appeared confused, she could not explain to her followers online about the strange phenomenon. “I know this is unusual. Google says it happens very rarely, but why do I see it twice,” she commented. This is not the only video showing the phenomenon of aircraft hovering, almost not moving in the air. Videos shot in Moscow, Russia or Dallas, USA have also been uploaded online and have hundreds of thousands of views. There are several ways to interpret the image of an airplane “standing” in the sky. Many people point out that this may just be a hallucination. Specifically, the blue sky behind the plane has almost no clouds or an object to refer to. The plane may not have reached top speed because it is taking off. The clip was shot on a moving car, which means the focal length and distance between the camera and the aircraft change, akin to the Dolly Zoom technique in the movies. Because the background is the sky, there is not much detail, so the viewer has the illusion that the plane is hovering in the air. In addition, if the aircraft is landing and encounters strong winds, the pilot may also have to maneuver skillfully to keep it stable. At this point, the plane actually moves very little in the air and if standing from a distance, it looks like it is standing in the sky. Many people associate this phenomenon with conspiracy theories about simulated worlds. Photo: Futurism. Of course, there are also many comments explaining in a humorous way. Some users joked that the plane was in “Airplane Mode” or that the pilot was taking on a challenge to make a mannequin. Others believe that the pilot has just graduated from a training course via… Zoom, the moment the plane stands still is when he is looking for more instructional videos on YouTube. For those who like conspiracy theories, there is another explanation that fits the theory that we live in a simulated world, like in the movie The Matrix. With the simulator, the plane “standing” in the air is like a system malfunction. This hypothesis originated in 2003, in a famous scientific paper by philosopher Nick Bostrom from the University of Oxford. He thinks our reality is just a computer simulation of some advanced civilization. According to Nick Bostrom, at least one of the following three statements is true: civilizations often go extinct before a realistic simulated development is possible; advanced civilizations are often not interested in creating realistic simulations; We are almost certainly living inside a computer simulation. Not only scientists, some famous figures also doubted the reality of humans. During the Recode 2016 conference, Elon Musk – founder of Tesla and SpaceX – said that “the probability that we are living in the original world is one in a billion”. What if you dig a tunnel through the Earth? The tunnel through the Earth will take several years to complete under extremely high temperatures and pressures. The gravity train will make this trip in 42 minutes.

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On May 17, the 2021 Sohu Technology 5G&AI Summit was grandly held in Beijing. As a guest, Chen Zhiping, Vice President of ZTE Corporation, participated in the roundtable forum with the theme of “New Infrastructure, New Intelligent Manufacturing”. After that, she accepted an exclusive interview with Sohu Technology, and gave detailed answers to the development process of C-end consumer-level applications after 5G commercialization two years later.

Since the first year of 5G commercial use in 2019, 5G has gradually moved from abstract technology to concrete application level, but from the consumer side, users’ perception of 5G is still not strong in two years.

Chen Zhiping pointed out that this is mainly due to the fact that on the one hand, the network itself has not been built to the coverage and coverage of the 4G era. On the other hand, if we are committed to developing applications that allow users to perceive differentiation, in addition to network optimization, Differentiated terminals are also needed.

In addition, although industry applications have entered a golden period this year, Chen Zhiping believes that there are still huge challenges, which are mainly reflected in the process of integrating industry scenarios with 5G and ICT technologies.

“From the perspective of enterprises, or from the perspective of the 5G empowerment manufacturing industry, I think machine vision has the most star potential among the current industry applications.” Chen Zhiping said that the application of machine vision at the industry level is already relatively mature. degree. Taking ZTE Corporation as an example, in the Binjiang manufacturing base, machine vision was successfully applied to the quality inspection of the production line, resulting in a 97% improvement in product quality.

The following is a concise compilation of the interview record:

Sohu Technology: 5G has been in commercial use for two years, but the perception of it at the C-end user level is still relatively weak. What caused it? What do you think of the two-year history of commercial development?

Chen Zhiping: China’s 5G development is very fast. According to recent data, there are currently more than 1.1 million 5G base stations in the world, and China has almost 800,000. China’s 5G applications should be said to be in the forefront of the world. Now everyone feels that 5G applications are not so sensible, and everyone’s perception of applications is not so high. In fact, on the one hand, the network itself has not yet reached the coverage and coverage of the network construction in the 4G era, including the improvement of our performance experience, and the experience of those in the 4G era has reached a level where the experience is relatively thick. There is still a period of time to develop. The development of any technology requires a long period of time to accumulate. This is one reason.

There is another reason. In terms of 5G applications, we are still looking forward to the emergence of some differentiated applications that will allow users to perceive the emergence of differentiated applications. This aspect belongs to the network and needs to be further optimized. On the other hand, there are some brighter expectations. The emergence of differentiated terminals, and now there are some AR and VR, this innovation has to be accelerated before the C-side applications can be perceived.

B-side applications may face greater challenges. This application also involves the in-depth opening of the industry to the industry itself, to the scene, and then effective integration with 5G. Only in this way can 5G be truly empowered in the industry and help business owners improve efficiency. , Cost reduction, and quality improvement, truly rest assured, worry-free and happy for business owners.

Sohu Technology: What exactly do you mean by the challenges faced by the B-side application?

Chen Zhiping: The application of the B-side, it belongs to the golden period of development layout. Taking ZTE as an example, we first effectively combine 5G applications with production and manufacturing scenarios in our own production and manufacturing links. For example, algorithms like machine vision plus 5G plus AI can improve the quality of our manufacturing links, including the improvement of personnel efficiency, the reduction of costs, and the connection of data throughout the production chain. This is One.

In addition, we have also achieved the combination of 5G and our industrial manufacturing robots, and used some flexible technologies to make production and manufacturing more intelligent.

In the 2B industry, the biggest challenge lies in the integration of industry scenarios and 5G technology with our ICT technology. There are technical challenges to solve and accumulate. There is also a talent for experts. The collision of cross-professional concepts and knowledge, as well as our teamwork approach to overcome these difficulties, reach a consensus, and establish a working mode of mutual cooperation and mutual trust. This is also one of the challenges that we have to solve.

There is also more that companies need to build such a long-term development confidence, determination and patience.

Sohu Technology: What are the current “star applications” in the 5G field? Which is the easiest to scale in the short term?

Chen Zhiping: From the perspective of enterprises, or from the perspective of the 5G empowerment manufacturing industry, I think machine vision has the most star potential in the current industry applications. Machine vision has been successfully applied to the quality inspection of production lines in ZTE’s intelligent manufacturing base and the Binjiang manufacturing base, resulting in a 97% improvement in product quality. Moreover, there is another application in our machine vision. We not only use it ourselves, but also as an abstract industrial application component. It has been successfully applied to the chemical fiber industry, metallurgical industry, including ports, including steel, and power grids. Including transportation, in fact, in various industries, the combination of machine vision and 5G, and the combination of AI algorithms, its application fields are relatively wide, and relatively speaking, its maturity is relatively high. Moreover, it can quickly make enterprises feel the value of reducing costs, improving quality and increasing efficiency.

Sohu Technology: It is said that 2019 is the first year of 5G. How do you define the development stage of 5G this year?

Chen Zhiping: This year should be the opening year and golden year of the 5G empowerment industry layout.

Sohu Technology: In the past 7 years, ZTE has invested more than 10 billion yuan in research and development every year, and its 5G standard essential patents rank among the top three in the world. What is ZTE’s plan for 5G next?

Chen Zhiping: In the 5G area, we have always emphasized the down-rooted approach to build continuous investment in the field of basic technology research and build one of our technological competitiveness. On the one hand, we hope to understand the 5G technology thoroughly, and then use its application technology, connection technology, and algorithm, intelligent calculation and storage, to extend the extension, we call the pan-5G technology wider and deeper.

In addition, we also emphasize that in terms of 5G applications, starting from ourselves, opening up the scene of industrial manufacturing, in our own 5G manufacturing base, to combine these 5G applications with our production links, using 5G to manufacture 5G, and to use 5G technology. These solutions for industrial manufacturing and our industrial components, solidify, abstract, and reproducibly apply to other industries. This is our own practice.

On the 5G application side, we are also working with our industry partners to explore and practice, and promote everyone to build an ecosystem of 5G applications. We are also willing to open up our atomic capabilities to companies in the industry and partners in the industry to promote the digital transformation of the entire industrial manufacturing and thousands of industries outside of the industry. This is why ZTE calls itself the position of a digital economy road builder in the digital age. We are willing to be the helper and promoter behind enterprise applications and digital transformation, and help everyone build an industrial ecosystem together.

The decision clearly states, developing a digital government that has all safe operations in the digital environment, has a redesigned operating model and operates based on data and digital technology, to be able to provide services. better service, make more timely decisions, issue better policies, use resources more optimally, create development, lead the country’s digital transformation, effectively solve major problems in the world. socio-economic development and management. Develop a comprehensive and comprehensive digital government, promote the achieved results, focus resources, mobilize the participation of the whole political system, have solutions and ways to do breakthroughs and differences. , to basically complete the e-Government development targets by 2021 and form a digital government by 2025. Open orientation for people, businesses and other organizations to appropriately participate in the activities of state agencies, interact with state agencies to jointly enhance transparency, improve service quality, and solve problems and jointly create value for society. Data is the new resource. State agencies open data and provide open data for the development of digital government, digital economy and digital society. State agencies connect and share data so that people only have to declare and provide data once to state agencies and essential public service providers. Platforms are breakthrough solutions. Combining centralized and distributed deployment model, complying with Vietnam E-Government Architecture Framework and Architecture of ministries, branches and localities. Developing platforms in the direction of providing synchronous and smooth services at administrative levels so that they can be used anywhere. National platforms, applications and services must be made first, done well, centralized. The domestic market nurtures and develops digital technology products Make in Vietnam, thereby reaching out to the region and the world. The Government actively coordinates, plans and implements market-oriented and market-creating activities with the dual goals of developing the digital government and developing Vietnam’s digital technology enterprises. Diversifying in scale, aiming to master and develop core technologies and open platforms for Digital Government, forming an ecosystem of Make in Vietnam applications and services. Belonging to the top 30 countries according to the ranking of the United Nations Regarding the vision to 2030, the Decision clearly states: Vietnam has a high level of development index of e-Government and digital government in the world, among the top 30 countries ranked by the United Nations. Developing digital government requires a breakthrough and different way of doing things. Digital government transforms the way to serve people and businesses, reducing costs, increasing business productivity, creating facilitation, bringing people’s satisfaction, so that people and businesses can participate more in activities. action of state agencies to jointly create values, benefits, satisfaction, trust and social consensus. The digital government transforms the organization, operation, working environment and working tools so that officials, civil servants and public employees can best perform their tasks. Targets to 2025, for the provision of quality services to serve society: State agencies to reduce, restructure, simplify, standardize and unify administrative procedures in service of society across the country. nationwide scope. State agencies provide new services on the principle of ensuring service quality, reducing costs, and increasing social labor productivity in a proactive and timely manner to meet the needs of society. People and businesses can use digital services according to their personalized needs, throughout their lives, when needed, in a convenient way, online or in person, easily, simply, quickly, and without paper. , no presence is required unless required by law. Some basic criteria include: 100% of administrative procedures eligible under the law are provided in the form of online public services level 4. 100% of online public services are designed, redesigned to optimize the user experience, when used, are pre-filled with data that the user has provided previously under the agreement, in accordance with quality standards service. 100% of people and businesses using online public services are identified and authenticated smoothly, unified on all systems of government levels from central to local. At least 80% of administrative records are processed completely online, people only have to enter data once; at least 90% of people and businesses are satisfied with the handling of administrative procedures; at least 20% of administrative procedures of state agencies will be reduced compared to the current one. 100% state agencies provide 24/7 service For the goal of optimal operation of state agencies’ activities, some basic criteria include: 100% of state agencies provide 24/7 service, ready to serve online at any time. people and businesses need. 100% of civil servants are assigned digital identifiers in job processing. 100% of the direction, administration and internal governance of state agencies are carried out on the basis of overall and unified governance. 100% of documents exchanged between state agencies are carried out in electronic form, digitally signed by specialized digital signatures, except for confidential documents as prescribed by law. 90% of work records at ministerial and provincial levels; 80% of work records at the district level and 60% of work records at the commune level are processed on the internet (except for work records that are state secret). 100% of the reporting work is done on the national reporting information system. 100% of records are created, kept and shared electronically according to regulations. 100% of state agencies at ministerial and provincial levels have a centralized analysis and data processing platform, and application of artificial intelligence to optimize operations. At least 50% of supervision and inspection activities of the management agency are carried out through the digital environment and the information system of the management agency. At least 70% of the contents of the training program, entrance exam, state management promotion exam to the rank of specialist, main specialist, senior specialist or equivalent shall be conducted online. 100% of cadres, civil servants and public employees are trained, fostered and universalized basic digital skills; 50% of cadres, civil servants and public employees are trained and fostered skills in analysis, data mining and digital technology. In addition to specific objectives and targets and tasks of ministries and local branches, the Decision also mentions key national tasks, including: Improving the legal environment; digital infrastructure development; develop digital platforms and national scale systems; develop national digital data; development of national applications and services; ensure the safety and security of the national network.

Urban planner and architect Sandra Rishani says the house is among the thinnest in the world and was built in 1954. However, it was erected not because of a shortage of land but because of a family feud. , as the name suggests. In the 1950s, two brothers Salah and Fawzi Itani inherited from their father two plots of equal area, located adjacent to each other. However, a passing road took away most of his brother Fawzi’s land. The Grudge – the ultra-thin house in Lebanon. Photo: Lidija Liegis. Fawzi negotiated with his brother Salah to be able to expand and take advantage of the remaining land. However, the two failed to reach an agreement. Not long after, the price of Salah’s land skyrocketed. Frustrated with his brother’s land bargain, Fawzi built a four-story house on what was left of his narrow plot of land. The goal is to obscure the view of the sea, reducing Salah’s house prices. Despite the small area, Fawzi’s house still has a full bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom and many windows facing the sea. Over the years, the “hate” house has changed hands several times and become one of Beirut’s most overvalued properties. In recent years, the house has been uninhabited and the current owner is unknown. Despite Lebanese law banning ultra-thin houses, The Grudge still exists and is considered a unique architectural feature, attracting tourists in the capital Beirut.

Hugo Súissas shows off his perspective and creativity through photos posted on his personal Instagram. Currently, his social networking site has 128,000 followers. Each photo conveys playfulness and an interesting message. In the picture, the Portuguese photographer impressed viewers when he extended his hand to “support” the statue of King José I riding an equestrian placed at the famous Praca do Comercio square. In addition to posing flexibly, making himself like a lively piece of the works, Hugo Súissas also uses familiar objects combined with unique arrangement ideas to “transform” each architectural work according to novel perspective. Sydney Opera House is a cultural and tourist icon of Australia. Hugo checked-in this place with a book that made “shells” look like the pages of a book being opened. Similarly, the Belém Tower fortress in the capital Lisbon was transformed into a giant sand castle. Praca do Comercio, the magnificent square in Lisbon, continues to be the inspiration for Hugo to create artistic photos. Three sides of the square are surrounded by yellow buildings in the Pombaline architectural style. The photographer creates a visual effect with the viewer when using an antique key combined in the frame and turning the gate into a lock. In addition, this is also the context for Hugo to create the image of a light bulb. The Eiffel Tower (France), the symbol of the “capital of light”, is associated with a clothespin. The Millennium Wheel (UK) located on the banks of the Thames became a giant pizza with 2 remaining pieces of cake through the arrangement of the male photographer. The 25 de Abril suspension bridge spans the River Tejo, connecting Lisbon with Almada (Portugal). The bridge has a design quite similar to the Golden Gate (Golden Gate Bridge) in the US. With his perspective, Hugo turned this building into a clothes drying plant. A pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Düsseldorf (Germany) was “turned” into a clothes hanger by him. With a rich imagination, Hugo associated the colorful buildings by the canal in Amsterdam (Netherlands) with luminous pens. El Castillo, a top tourist attraction in Chichen Itza (Mexico), was transformed by a photographer into a unique umbrella. El Castillo means “castle” in Spanish. It is one of the oldest Mayan temples and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Opening of the world’s longest suspension bridge for pedestrians The bridge 516 Arouca has just been inaugurated on April 29 in Northern Portugal. The bridge is 516 m long, holds the record as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world.

Photographer Annette LeMay Burke has brought to readers a collection of photo books to deceive the eyes of the landscape of the West of the United States. The mobile base stations here are “disguised” as giant palm trees and cactus. “Originally, what I saw was a beautiful landscape photo. However, something wasn’t right. Some giant cactus, a pine tree growing in the arid desert… Upon closer inspection, I don’t see them as real trees,” said Ann M. Jastrab, Executive Director of Carmel Center for Photographic Arts, California (USA). A fake cactus used to “camouflage” electric poles. Photo taken in Phoenix, Arizona. These portable plants are not only found in the West, but also in many parts of the United States. This is the solution to prevent visual pollution caused by constructions. Power lines, cables, broadcasting poles… were growing densely, causing the landscape to be ruined. This forces suppliers to consider a more landscape-friendly, environment-friendly solution. A palm tree broadcast mast in La Mesa, California. How to “camouflage” depends on climate, terrain… Palm tree-shaped stations are usually located in warmer regions. Meanwhile, the pine tree image is used in colder climates. Some places use other fancy images. Pictured, a bison-shaped mobile base station in Colorado. Outside the church in Mesa, Arizona, cross-shaped cell towers are used. Aesthetic factors are always prioritized by service providers when choosing images. Sophisticated “camouflage” images were captured by Burke. According to this photographer, “camouflage” mobile base stations first appeared in Denver, Colorado in 1992. Since then, they have appeared in more places. The cost for the “coats” is also increasingly expensive, depending on the authenticity of the design. While helping to reduce visual pollution, these fake trees pose a bigger problem for the environment. Over time, their plastic fake leaves fall all over the road, adversely affecting the ecosystem. “What was created to limit visual pollution leads to plastic pollution. In the future, these artificial trees will probably be wiped out when smaller 5G stations appear,” Burke shared.

The world’s first floating sky pool named Sky Pool is about to open to guests in London (UK). The transparent 25m-long swimming pool was designed by the architects of HAL Architects. Photo: Dezeen. A special feature of this luxurious swimming pool is that it helps to connect two skyscrapers of the Embassy Gardens project in the heart of London. Sky Pool is located in a complex of restaurants, spas and bars on the top floor of 2 buildings. Photo: Dailymail. At 35 meters high, swimmers can see the ground below through transparent acrylic panels. The architects hope guests experience swimming here will have an exciting feeling, unmatched anywhere else. Photo: Dezeen. The complex of the Sky Pool project is the center of a development project with an investment value of nearly $1.4 billion. Financial Times architectural critic, Edwin Heathcote, said the swimming pool was designed as a “disaster” in the middle of the city. Photo: Daily Mail. Meanwhile, critic Oliver Wainwright of the Guardian reminded that: “The residents of the mid-range apartments in the project have windows overlooking the pool, but cannot access this swimming pool”. Photo: CNN. On the other hand, visitors to the overhead swimming pool can experience the convenient services on the same floor while enjoying a lavish dinner, relaxing massage amidst the bustling scene of London. Photo: CNN. Architect Hal Currey, founder of HAL, explains: “We wanted to build a swimable bridge. The pool structure connecting the two buildings allows swimmers to enjoy great views of the ocean. central London. It stimulates people’s imagination when they can see the ground and the sky at the same time.” Photo: Daily Mail. Transparent swimming pool hanging between two buildings in the UK Sky Pool has just opened to welcome guests on a record hot day in London, England. The swimming pool is located at a height of 35 m, about 25 m long, located between 2 apartment towers.

Kelly performed a spacewalk outside the space station on November 6, 2015. Time – an important “link” When humans have the opportunity to explore Mars, the crew members will carry out the mission and travel to places millions of miles away from our planet. Scientists want to understand as much as possible about the potential effects of microgravity and radiation on the human body. A big step towards this goal is the One-Year Mission, when NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko spent 340 days aboard the International Space Station from March 2015 to 2020. 2016. Space explorers have spent nearly a year living in zero gravity. The data collected before, during and after their flight made a big contribution. This will help researchers better understand what happens to the human body in space. One concern has arisen regarding astronauts, when their eyes change over long periods of time in space. This change is thought to occur when astronauts are in space for six months or more. Time spent in space also has potential impacts on their vision health. According to researchers, crew members typically spend four to six months on the space station. However, future planned missions lasting a year or longer should be considered. The effect on astronauts’ visual health as a result of long-term flight was previously known as visual impairment and intracranial pressure, or VIIP syndrome. The researchers are now referring to ophthalmic and neurological findings in astronauts after long-duration spaceflight, such as spaceflight-associated optic nerve syndrome, also known as SANS. A new study focusing on eye changes and problems astronauts Kelly and Kornienko experienced has been published in the journal JAMA Opthalmology. “About six months after astronauts began their space missions, we started to observe changes in the eyes of some people. Those changes didn’t show up during their roughly two-week mission aboard the space shuttle,” said study author Brandon R. Macias, director of the Cardiology and Vision Laboratory at NASA Johnson Space Center. in Houston said. According to Macias, the team’s preliminary findings suggest that the duration of the space mission could be responsible for changes in eye structure for the worse, such as swelling of nerve ending tissues. vision. This change has been noticed in some astronauts who have been on missions longer than a year in space. The premise for the future American astronaut Scott Kelly (left) and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko (right) spent a year on the space station. The changes in astronauts Kelly and Kornienko were compared with crew members who spent about six months on the station. Both of these astronauts experienced many changes in eye structure. One of them developed mild optic disc edema. “Disc edema can occur when the nerve fibers at the back of the eye swell or when CSF (spinal fluid) builds up around the nerve fibers. If the swelling is severe and persists for a long time, visual function can be affected,” explains Macias. Meanwhile, the other astronaut suffered from optic disc edema and the growing growth of choroidal folds. Both of them used to not realize the changes they were going through. “The retina at the back of the eye is a smooth layer,” says Macias. Folds develop when this tissue becomes wrinkled and uneven. These folds can have different patterns depending on their location and severity. This condition has the potential to impair visual function.” Two astronauts recovered from optic disc edema after returning from space. However, the choroidal folds do not always fully recover. These structural changes did not result in any significant functional changes to the eye. “There is a concern, however, that longer space missions could contribute to more structural changes to the eye. The longer these structural changes take place, the more likely they are that they can cause damage to the retina,” warns Macias. The researchers believe the new findings are a reliable measurement for monitoring the crew members’ eye structures, as well as their long-term health upon their return to Earth. At the same time, the scientists also wanted to understand why some crew members had more eye changes than others. That information could help the team figure out how to prevent neuro-eye syndrome associated with space flight. The team will measure eye activity before, during and after the task by electromechanical methods. Simultaneously, the electrical response of the light-sensitive cones and rods of the eye is measured. Scientists will also look at changes in blood flow in the retina. This may provide more insight into why some crew members undergo more changes than others.

Tesla ditches radar sensors on self-driving systems. Photo: Getty Images No company in the auto industry can attract as much attention as Tesla, on the one hand because of CEO Elon Musk’s controversial statements, on the other hand, because Tesla regularly makes “unusual” decisions. “. At the end of May, Tesla once again became the focus of public opinion, and this time not because of a “brake failure”, but a configuration change. Recently, Tesla announced that starting in May, Model 3 and Model Y in North America will no longer be equipped with sensor radar, cancel the millimeter wave radar in front of the vehicle and only use the camera as a receiver. data collection of automatic driving systems. This means that Tesla is poised to be the first car company to deploy a “pure vision” autonomous driving solution. Meanwhile, other self-driving car manufacturers are integrating radar, LiDAR and cameras in autonomous driving systems. In fact, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has always been adamant against LiDAR, even repeatedly criticizing LiDAR in public. He thinks this is an expensive, unnecessary technology. Even Elon Musk has called those who believe in LiDAR technology “stupid” and car manufacturers using LiDAR technology will never achieve success. So, why is Musk so adamantly “disliked” LiDAR and even all radars, and only favors a camera technology solution? To clear this up, we may need a basic understanding of autopilot schematics. Camera and LiDAR To build a set of automated driving system solutions, the automatic driving algorithm is of course inseparable. In order to achieve calculations, sufficient information is required first. During driving, the vehicle’s information collection source is the large and small sensors on the body of the vehicle. Among them, to realize autonomous driving, the most important sensors are the camera and LiDAR (must add millimeter wave radar and ultrasonic sensor, of course). Therefore, the autonomous driving system is divided into camera-based vision array and LiDAR array. “Camera-based vision” uses a high-definition camera incorporating an image recognition algorithm, while LiDAR to ensure system stability. The camera array, or pure visual diagram, is essentially a complete simulation of the state of a person driving a car, first seeing the image with the “eye (camera)”, then transmitting it to the “brain (processor)” for processing and judgment, and then give the action “Legs (steering mechanism)”. In addition to Tesla, Chinese companies including Jikrypton and Baidu have also adopted pure vision solutions. LiDAR technology uses a laser to measure distances and build a 3D map of an object, by emitting and receiving the laser’s feedback and then analyzing that data to produce the desired results. Many Chinese car companies including Xiaopeng, Weilai, BAIC ARCFOX, and many other new products also announced this solution. Which solution is better? The advantage of the “pure vision” solution is that the video data captured by the camera is the closest to the real world perceived by the human eye, and also the closest to the form of human driving. At the same time, with LiDAR prices currently very high, a pure vision solution using only the camera should be easier to control costs. Tesla’s pure vision algorithm analysis is already very strong. In addition, the image obtained by the camera is well suited for object identification and classification, in case the algorithms are excellent, it can remove confounding items and enable automatic learning during driving. car. However, as a visual algorithm similar to the human eye, the camera is easily affected by light, in harsh weather or poor lighting conditions, it is easy to cause misjudgment. Previously, when AutoPilot was turned on, Tesla models accidentally braked automatically when going over an overpass or under a normal bridge, due to the algorithm using a sudden ball in the camera as an obstacle. Rendering a 3D environment map drawn by LiDAR Compared with pure vision solution, the advantages of LiDAR solution are longer monitoring distance, higher accuracy, more sensitive response speed and unaffected by ambient light. LiDAR’s three-dimensional information processing, object size calculation, and movement speed are more efficient. However, LiDAR has problems such as weak object recognition, high cost, and accuracy in extreme weather conditions such as rain and snow. Therefore, LiDAR must be used in conjunction with other sensors to ensure safe driving. In addition, the collection of large amounts of data requires high computing power of the processor, which equates to an increase in the cost of the media processor. Theoretically, the combination of camera-based vision and LiDAR is a relatively complete solution today, but after combining many factors such as existing technology and product cost, it is too difficult to use. use a “third solution” that integrates these two major solutions. Tesla’s trade-off The cost of LiDAR is much higher than high quality cameras. In fact, abandoning LiDAR, and even now abandoning millimeter wave radar, one of the key reasons Tesla made such a choice was to achieve lower costs. After all, the cost of LiDAR is very high, the price of this technology in the early days started at 100,000 USD, but now with the development of the electronics industry, its price has decreased but basically remains the same. maintained at several tens of thousands of dollars. However, compared to high-definition cameras, the price of only a few hundred dollars is still much higher. However, besides cost, Tesla also has technical trade-offs. First of all, LiDAR does not determine the specific nature of the object, so it is easy to cause wrong judgment. For example, if a large plastic bag appears in front of the vehicle, the camera solution may recognize it as a plastic bag and ignore it, but LiDAR will judge it as an obstruction and stop the vehicle. Second, millimeter wave radar also has many limitations. The detection range of millimeter wave radar is directly limited if the band is weak. It cannot identify pedestrians nor accurately model all surrounding obstacles. At the same time, due to the large amount of data obtained, it will also consume precious computing power of the processor. Finally, for Tesla, the best company in imaging solutions, they have invested heavily in imaging algorithms. To give up the large accumulation so far, and turn to another path, in terms of input – output ratio, it can be said that it is not worth it. Tesla is loyal to a completely camera-based vision solution Tesla Vsion camera system. On Tesla’s official North American website, during the introduction of Full Self-Driving FSD, the performance information of the millimeter wave radar was removed and only the image sensor and ultrasound. At the same time, Tesla also released the driver monitoring system on May 28. The Model 3 and Model Y vehicle cameras can monitor the driver’s behavior when the Autopilot system is activated, detecting and reminding the driver to keep his or her attention. Tesla states that “camera data will be stored in the vehicle, and the system will not send the data back to the company unless the user gives permission to share the data”. In addition, Tesla’s FSD V9.0 autopilot system will also be officially launched this year. According to Musk’s earlier statement, the FSD algorithm has been “refactored” to achieve pure vision through 8 cameras around the body, while effectively solving the previous “brake failure” problem. Tesla also warned that Autopilot and FSD systems would be less effective during this technical adjustment period. “During a short period of transition, Tesla Vision vehicles may experience some limitations or inactivity, such as Autosteer being limited to a top speed of 120.7 km/h. , Smart Summon (if equipped) and Emergency Lane Avoidance may be disabled during delivery,” Tesla’s announcement reads. Whether LiDAR will win the market with a secure advantage in the future, or a camera-based vision algorithm dominates the market with a lower cost advantage, the answer is still unclear. However, judging from the information currently available, Tesla will choose to stick with a pure vision solution.

Bad dreams protect us in real life Most of us have had bad dreams at some point in our lives, although they seem scary, there are actually good sides to bad dreams. Researchers claim that feeling fear in dreams can actually help you better cope with real-life fears. Bad dreams enhance the brain’s ability to react to real-life dangers and frightening experiences. However, in terrifying and traumatic dreams, those benefits are lost and they can actually cause ill effects that continue after awakening. Illustration. Most muscles are paralyzed during REM sleep During deep REM sleep, the stage in which we sleep where most dreams occur, our eyes continue to move but the muscles are paralyzed. According to a study, a set of specialized cells in the brain called motor neurons prevent muscles from moving when we sleep to prevent potential injury. Illustration. Dreams enhance creativity and problem solving Many people have had incredible breakthroughs in their dreams. Whether it is a scientific idea, art, music, novel or film, reality shows that dreams can create real gems and there is a perfectly valid reason backed by science. household. When we dream, our brain is in a different neurophysiological state, allowing it to become more adept at solving problems and finding solutions to things that baffle our minds. . In this state, we experience higher brain activity, which makes the brain more capable of coming up with creative solutions and problem solving. People forget 95% of their dreams We all know how difficult it can be to recall dreams after waking up, not to mention recalling older dreams from weeks, months, or years ago. In fact, we forget up to 95% of our dreams. This is because the changes in the brain that occur when we sleep do not support the information processing needed to store and form memories. Brain scans of sleeping people show that the region that plays a key role in memory formation found in the frontal lobes is inactive during REM sleep. Illustration. Not all dreams have color Although it may sound surprising, not everyone is able to see colors in their dreams. The phenomenon dates back to the 1940s when many people reported having dreamed of black and white. Today, studies suggest that this has to do with the fact that at the time people were exposed to black and white media because color TV had not been invented. To support this theory, a study was conducted on 2 different age groups with different media exposure experiences. People with more exposure to black and white media had more gray dreams than those with more experience with color media. Illustration. Blind people can also have visual dreams People who are born blind can have visual experiences in dreams because they have the same electrical activity in their brains as people with normal vision. However, even though they have visual sensations in their dreams, they cannot describe the experience and conceptualize the feeling as if they had never experienced the sight in their life. Dreams are motivated by memory, so people who lose their vision later in life can experience visual dreams thanks to brain circuits that were formed before they went blind. Illustration. You can’t read in your dreams When we are reading, this is when the right part of our brain is most activated and this is exactly the part of the brain that cannot be reached while dreaming. In fact, when we dream, the entire brain region responsible for language, reading, writing and speaking becomes less active. However, there is an exception to this rule and some people can read it in their dreams. However, this only applies to a small number of people – usually those who think about language and write the most like writers and poets. We only dream of faces we have seen in real life Whether you really miss them or not, you can only dream of faces you’ve seen in the past. Our dreams are drawn from real experiences, so the faces you see in your dreams are the result of your interpretation of actual experiences. Illustration. Dreaming is a real phenomenon We all catch ourselves drifting away with our minds and not being fully in the present moment, almost everyone has experienced this. However, daydreaming, in the real world sense, can happen to some people who are capable of daydreaming so vividly that they almost experience their presence in a different environment. Illustration. Being able to control your dreams By experiencing lucid dreams, you can become aware that you are literally dreaming and thus take control of your dreams. This type of dream is related to a higher awareness of your mental state, and people who have experienced lucid dreams claim that they already knew they were dreaming when they woke up.

JR’s artwork at Trocadero Square, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Source: JR Instagram At certain angles, JR’s work creates a perfect illusion with the image of the Eiffel Tower standing on the cliff, below is the abyss. The layout of the work is quite large, enough for visitors to freely pose and create many unique photos. JR chooses to publish his work on the same day outdoor restaurants are allowed to reopen; and the people of Paris are eager to return to normal life. Lisa Dakdaki – a Parisian said: “It feels like Paris is coming to life. This is a great idea because it is associated with the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of the city.” It took about 2 months to make, this work will be on display until June 17, 2021. JR is known for its large format street art. In 2019, he created the illusion of disappearing pyramids at the Louvre museum (France), with an elaborate installation. Recently, he created a “big crack” at the Palazzo Strozzi museum of Florence (Italy) that made a great impression on the public. JR’s work at the Louvre Museum 2019. Source: JR Instagram

The light-emitting glasses device helps visually impaired patients locate and touch the book on the table. (Source: nytimes.com) On May 24, a group of scientists announced that they had partially restored the vision of a blind man, by injecting light-sensitive proteins into one eye. The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine. This is the first study to describe the successful use of this new treatment. The patient participating in the trial of the new treatment is a 58-year-old French man who is completely blind due to retinitis pigmentosa. With the help of a special type of glass, he was able to see some objects from a narrow perspective such as notebooks, pin boxes, glass shards… The study’s authors say the trial – the result of 13 years of continuous work – has reached an important milestone for more effective treatments in the future. Dr José-Alain Sahel, an ophthalmologist at the University of Pittsburgh and the Sorbonne in Paris, said: “Clearly this is not the end of the road, but an important milestone.” Dr. Sahel and other scientists have been trying for decades to find a cure for inherited forms of blindness. These genetic disorders rob the eye of essential proteins needed for vision, causing the light-sensitive cells to degenerate. When light enters the eye, photoreceptors capture these rays. They then send an electrical signal to neighboring cells, called ganglion cells, which are responsible for transmitting information. vision from photoreceptors to the brain via the optic nerve. In previous studies, researchers were able to treat a form of genetic blindness known as Leber congenital blindness, by correcting a faulty gene that can cause photoreceptors to gradually become impaired. degenerate. But other forms of blindness cannot be treated so simply if the retina has completely lost its photoreceptors. “Once the cells are dead, you can’t fix the gene error,” says Dr. Sahel. For these diseases, Dr. Sahel and other researchers tested a new, more radical approach. They used gene therapy to turn ganglion cells into new photoreceptors, even though these ganglion cells normally don’t pick up light. Scientists are taking advantage of proteins derived from algae and other bacteria that can make neurons sensitive to light. Ed Boyden, a neuroscientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who is a pioneer in the field of optical genetics, thinks the use of proteins to cure blindness has taken him by surprise. “So far, I’ve only thought of optical genetics as a tool primarily for scientists, because it’s being used by thousands of people to study the brain,” he said. But if optical genetics were used for medical purposes, that would be extremely exciting.” Dr. Sahel and colleagues realized that the photogenetic proteins created by Dr. Boyden were not sensitive enough to produce images from normal light entering the eye. Amplified light also cannot be used to shine into the patient’s eyes, as this will damage the delicate tissues of the retina. So they selected a photogenetic protein that is only sensitive to amber light and inserted it into ganglion cells in the patient’s retina. Next, the researchers invented a special device that transforms visual information from the outside world into an amber light that the ganglion cells can perceive. They created goggles that scan the field of view at a rate of thousands of times a second and record any pixel where the light changes. The goggles then send a pulse of light from that pixel into the eye. The method can produce images in the brain, the researchers say. Our eyes naturally roam around in small movements many times a second. With each movement, these pixels change the light level. However, it is still an open question whether blind people can learn how to use this information to identify objects. About this Botond Roska said: “The brain has to learn a new language.” After testing gene therapy and goggles on monkeys, Dr Roska, an ophthalmologist at the University of Basel, co-author of the study, and colleagues are ready to test it in humans. Their plan was to inject the gene-carrying virus into the eyes of each blind volunteer who signed up for the new gene therapy, then wait a few months for the ganglion cells to develop the photogenetic proteins. They will then instruct the volunteers on how to use the goggles. However, they have only coached one volunteer due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 58-year-old man has been wearing goggles at home and while walking. One day, he realized that he could see pedestrian lines on the road. When the pandemic subsided in France, scientists continued to test his eyesight and discovered that he could still reach and touch a notebook on the table, identifying swapped glasses. The results of the electroencephalogram (EEG) showed that his brain was indeed responding to the visual signals from the eye. Currently, Dr. Sahel and colleagues are bringing in other volunteers to test and further refine the new treatment technique.

Part of this 58-year-old male patient’s vision has been restored, allowing him to recognize, count, locate and touch various objects displayed on the table in front of him. (Photo: New York Times) According to research results published on May 24, scientists in Europe and the US have applied optical genetic engineering to treat a patient who lost vision due to an inherited disease of photoreceptors. 40 years ago. This involves injecting them directly into the patient’s eye, combined with stimulation for several months by wearing light-emitting glasses, which convert images into pulses of light printed onto the retina. A 58-year-old blind man was able to partially restore vision in one eye with the help of a breakthrough treatment using genetic engineering and light-activated therapy. The patient, who lives in France, was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a degenerative eye disease that affects the retina at the back of the eye and causes it to stop working, almost 40 years ago. year. However, several months after the treatment, he was able to recognize, count, locate and touch various objects with the treated eye while wearing a pair of light-stimulating glasses. The researchers say that although their findings, published in the journal Nature Medicine, are still in the early stages, their work could be seen as a stepping stone to targeted treatments. new target for people with RP (RP – a condition in which the cells in the retina that receive light are disrupted, which can lead to total blindness). It is the most common inherited eye condition, affecting around 1 in 4,000 people in the UK. The researchers used a technique, called photogenetics, to genetically alter cells in the retina so that they produce light-sensitive proteins called channelrhodopsin. The treatment, which is done by injecting an eye into one eye, activates the gene that codes for a channelrhodopsin protein called ChrimsonR, which senses amber light. The team also developed specialized goggles equipped with a camera to capture and project visual images onto the retina at amber wavelengths of light. The patient then trained for several months as the genetically engineered cells began to stabilize. Seven months later, the patient began to show signs of improvement in vision, the researchers said. The team also said their patients were “excited” after this first experience of partial vision. With the aid of the light-stimulating glasses, the patient was able to locate, recognize, touch and count objects such as notebooks, pin boxes and glasses on a white table in front of him. The researchers also read the patients’ brain activity using a technique known as an electroencephalogram. A tortoise is alternately raised or removed from the table, and the patient must press a button to indicate whether it is there or not. The results from the experiments show that patients can recognize with 78% accuracy. Although this type of optical genetic therapy may be beneficial in restoring visual function in people with RP-related blindness, more results from this trial are needed, the researchers say. clearer picture of the safety and effectiveness of this approach. José-Alain Sahel, lead author of the study from France’s Sorbonne University and the National Center for Scientific Research, said: “It is important that blind patients suffer from various types of neurodegenerative diseases. and functional optic nerve would likely qualify for treatment. However, the effectiveness of the treatment depends on the extent of the patient’s optic nerve degeneration. He said it will take more time to study this method before it can be put into practice. Quynh Hoa According to The Irish Times

Part of this 58-year-old male patient’s vision has been restored, allowing him to recognize, count, locate and touch various objects displayed on the table in front of him. (Photo: New York Times) According to research results published on May 24, scientists in Europe and the US have applied optical genetic engineering to treat a patient who lost vision due to an inherited disease of photoreceptors. 40 years ago. This involves injecting them directly into the patient’s eye, combined with stimulation for several months by wearing light-emitting glasses, which convert images into pulses of light printed onto the retina. A 58-year-old blind man was able to partially restore vision in one eye with the help of a breakthrough treatment using genetic engineering and light-activated therapy. The patient, who lives in France, was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a degenerative eye disease that affects the retina at the back of the eye and causes it to stop working, almost 40 years ago. year. However, several months after the treatment, he was able to recognize, count, locate and touch various objects with the treated eye while wearing a pair of light-stimulating glasses. The researchers say that although their findings, published in the journal Nature Medicine, are still in the early stages, their work could be seen as a stepping stone to targeted treatments. New target for people with RP (RP – a condition in which cells in the retina that receive light are disrupted, which can lead to total blindness). It is the most common inherited eye condition, affecting around 1 in 4,000 people in the UK. The researchers used a technique, called photogenetics, to genetically alter cells in the retina so that they produce light-sensitive proteins called channelrhodopsin. The treatment, which is done by injecting an eye into one eye, activates the gene that codes for a channelrhodopsin protein called ChrimsonR, which senses amber light. The team also developed specialized goggles equipped with a camera to capture and project visual images onto the retina at amber wavelengths of light. The patient then trained for several months as the genetically engineered cells began to stabilize. Seven months later, the patient began to show signs of improvement in vision, the researchers said. The team also said their patients were “excited” after this first experience of partial vision. With the aid of the light-stimulating glasses, the patient was able to locate, recognize, touch and count objects such as notebooks, pin boxes and glasses on a white table in front of him. The researchers also read the patients’ brain activity using a technique known as an electroencephalogram. A tortoise is alternately raised or removed from the table, and the patient must press a button to indicate whether it is there or not. The results from the experiments show that patients can recognize with 78% accuracy. Although this type of optical genetic therapy may be beneficial in restoring visual function in people with RP-related blindness, more results from this trial are needed, the researchers say. clearer picture of the safety and effectiveness of this approach. José-Alain Sahel, lead author of the study from France’s Sorbonne University and the National Center for Scientific Research, said: “It is important that blind patients suffer from various types of neurodegenerative diseases. and functional optic nerve would likely qualify for treatment. However, the effectiveness of the treatment depends on the extent of the patient’s optic nerve degeneration. He said it will take more time to study this method before it can be put into practice. Quynh Hoa According to The Irish Times

Yuni Yoshida’s strength is to create sets of photos arranged in a style that deceives the viewer’s eyes. With rich creativity and a unique and different perspective, Yuni Yoshida always brings surprises through each project. Yuni Yoshida always brings surprises through each project In each frame that Yuni Yoshida takes, she is careful with every little detail, each choice has its own hidden meaning, making viewers often have to stop, admire, and find out the meaning in each photo. Not only bringing interesting ideas, thanks to skillfully combining colors, Yuni Yoshida has launched eye-catching products, creating associations for viewers. Yuni Yoshida – author of many popular installations in Japan One of Yuni Yoshida’s favorite topics is food, as she has released many photos of fruits, sushi, cakes, kimbap, sandwiches… Every attempt is a time for Yuni Yoshida to create something new. Sometimes she uses fruit. vegetables to shape bikini, high heels… sometimes she arranges for models to “transform” into dishes. One of Yuni Yoshida’s favorite themes is food In an interview, Yuni Yoshida said that she wants viewers after seeing her products to have to watch them again and again to discover new things for themselves. Yuni Yoshida admits that she loves entertainment, and likes to surprise people. But most of all, she wants to discover her own creativity through each project. Yuni Yoshida’s art game is getting more and more love when she has 314K followers on Instagram. Instagram page @yuni_yoshida There is always a huge amount of “dropping” hearts in each post Until now, Yuni Yoshida has pocketed many memorable projects, such as making CD/DVD covers for artists Gen Hoshino, Chara, Kaela Kimura, AKB48… and invited by many famous Japanese brands. Acting as art director for media products and projects. She is also the designer of advertisements for J-Wave radio channel, as well as a series of photos appearing in famous magazines such as Soen, Ginza. ..

Ultra-short drawstring skirt is a variation from a bodycon dress known as the “queen” of alluring dresses. No need to mix & match sophisticated, the tight design of the drawstring skirt helps to enhance the shape. Compared to other types of clothes, they make the wearer show off the maximum of hot curves. Drawstring skirts are usually sewn from stretchy fabric, the highlight is the drawstring design that attracts attention, purposefully arranged in positions such as hips, waist, chest to reveal indifferent gaps, maximum display of heavenly attractive curves. Most of the skirt models are quite short, so the wearer can easily show off the sexy 3rd round “burning” the streets. Not only showing off the physical advantage, the ultra-short drawstring skirt design also helps the wearer “hack” the figure very well, providing an impossibly perfect visual effect. Girls who have thin, fat or limited height wearing drawstring skirts will hide their flaws easily. It is thanks to the ability to enhance the shape and outstanding advantages that the drawstring skirt model is increasingly chosen by many beauties of artistic activities when participating in events and performances. Not only limited to the red carpet, the super short drawstring dress is also chosen by many girls to wear as street fashion. However, wearing a mini skirt to the thigh level encountered negative comments from many people. The girl’s beautiful figure is undeniable, but perhaps this outfit is quite frugal, not suitable for wearing in crowded places. Many beauties dress up with a disaster of super short drawstring skirts, being commented on flaunting their skin too much. In order to wear it beautifully without revealing, you should pay attention to the length of the dress as well as the details of the drawstring. Sometimes the right openings will be much more effective than being open-minded. Girls who have a plump figure should choose a dress/shirt with a drawstring in the middle, both to create a visual effect by the folds and to help hide fat areas of the body such as the bread waist, big hips. Photo: Internet.

Ohrid, Macedonia. Located between Macedonia and neighboring Albania, Ohrid sits next to a large lake of the same name, one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe. In the town, there are still preserved stone honeycomb churches from centuries earlier. Follow the path, one side is rustling pine forest, one side is steep cliffs, right below is St John’s church on the shore of Kaneo Bay. The location and architecture of this Christian church is so beautiful that it is perhaps even more famous than Macedonia itself. Titisee-Neustadt, Germany. Titisee-Neustadt is located south of the Black Forest, on the north coast of Titisee. The town is located on a small river called Seebach, this is an ideal resort location with high-class Spas and fresh nature. Long-distance routes start from the Seestrasse footpath and offer spectacular views from a tower perched atop Hochfirst (1,190 meters). Renting a bicycle is a great way to explore the area. Hallstatt, Austria. Hallstatt – the most beautiful lakeside town in the world surrounded by the misty Alps – has been a destination for many visitors. Throughout its long history, Hallstatt still maintains its enchanting charm with old churches, wooden houses, and medieval castles with unique architecture creating a quaint small town. It is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site and is the most popular tourist attraction in Austria. Savonlinna, Finland. Four hours away from Helsinki, Ovaninlinna Castle on Lake Saimma hosts a famous opera festival every July and August. There are also lots of water activities: fishing, kayaking, swimming. In the Savonians, guests can enjoy meals at a beachfront restaurant that serves traditional local dishes. Image: Getty Images Mikołajki, Poland. There is a lot to discover around Poland’s majestic Masurian Lake: besides the resort towns of Wegorzewo, Olecko and Gizycko that are noisy and crowded in the summer, Mikołajki Town is a perfect destination. perfect. The town is characterized by red-roofed houses, bridges and marinas: visitors can rent a boat and take the waterway to Gizycko or cross the lake to Orzysz. Talloires, France. On the shores of beautiful Lake Annecy, the tranquil village of Talloires was created when the Haitian dictator “Baby Doc” Duvalier arrived as political asylum in 1986. Abbaye de Talloires restaurant dates back to the 17th century and is famous for its restaurant. Excellent wine list along with artistic cuisine. In addition, Talloires has many beautiful beaches, which are interesting places for cycling and hiking. Castiglione del Lago, Italy. On the corner of Lake Trasimeno, near the Tuscan border in Umbria, the village of Castiglione del Lago dates back to Roman times. Walls and gates from the 13th century still stand, and the medieval churches have magnificent murals from the 19th century. Morcote, Switzerland. Amid the hills on the southern shore of Lake Lugano, Morcote is one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland. There is a dreamy feeling when walking on the narrow streets, watching the ancient buildings and romantic botanical gardens by the river. You can do the 5-hour hike to Lugano via a trail atop Monte San Salvatore, which offers great views. Sigtuna, Sweden. Sweden’s oldest town was founded on the shores of Lake Mälaren, west of Stockholm. Built in 980, it is the perfect place to discover the history of Sweden. As well as a medieval center and several ruined churches, it’s home to 40 of the region’s famous rocks, carved by the Vikings. A 30-minute drive from the center, the 17th-century Skokloster castle is the largest private house in Sweden. In addition, this is a great spot for outdoor adventures, swimming, sailing and other water sports. Iznájar, Spain. An hour’s drive north of Malaga, the small town of Iznájar is built around the ruins of a 1,200-year-old Moorish castle. Although the ruins are in a state of repair, they provide excellent views of the surrounding area and are accessible on foot through the town’s winding streets.

With a length of 25 meters, the transparent outdoor swimming pool is designed by HAL Architects. It is made of acrylic and can hold up to 148,000 gallons of water or about 560,240 liters of water. The penetrating swimming pool hangs between two high-rise buildings in England. With four glass sides, the pool is located right next to the rooftop bar and spa services. Once opened, the pool in the sky will become the only place to soak in this way in the UK. This swimming pool not only gives swimmers a breathtaking view of the parliament building, London Eye, the city skyline of London, but also an enjoyable experience floating in the air. Tens of meters from the ground, nothing but a transparent layer of glass makes swimmers feel like they are looking down the depths below. It is known that transporting the bool from Colorado, across the Atlantic has been an adventure, but it is more difficult to design and install it between two new residential buildings. Thanks to modern technology and architectural innovations, Sky Pool is able to process the natural movements of the two 10-story buildings with which it connects. According to HAL Architects, it is not rigidly connected at both ends; it can slide from side to side while still retaining watertight integrity. “The vision for Sky Pool comes from a desire to cross the boundaries of construction and engineering capabilities, Ecoworld Ballymore wants to do something that has never been done before,” said Ballymore President – developer of Ambassador Gardens. . “We also wanted to cross boundaries on every aspect of the design, the transparent structure of the swimming pool that is the result of many significant advances in technology over the past decade. The experience in the pool will give off a feeling.” unique, like floating in the air in central London, “added President Ballymore. The unique Sky Pool is scheduled to open on May 19, 2021.

Singer Rosé looks at Cong Tri’s design in the “Gone” MV If in the MV On The Ground, Rosé chose a transparent white feathered dress with the MV Gone She represented the Cong Tri Spring Summer 2020 vedette dress Go pick up the dew to be performed at New York Fashion Week in 2019. Design in MV On The Ground appears for the first time in a close-up shot characterizing Rosé’s beauty. The randomly embroidered feathers create a sweet and feminine layer of flowers, highlighting the elegance and elegance of the BLACKPINK female singer. Rosé is beautiful as a goddess in a vedette dress by designer Cong Tri A moment like a pause when it comes to the next scene, the entire dress is revealed in the cinematic and fashion scene. The dress was performed by Victoria’s Secret angel Elsa Hosk Before that, at the beginning of the MV On The Ground, Rosé made a special appearance with Cong Tri’s outfit. The team of Rosé and designer Cong Tri had an discussion about the cooperation for this project since January 2021. The design selected is model number 57 in the Cong Tri Spring-Summer 2020 collection presented at New York Fashion Week. Rosé (BLACKPINK) wore a white feather design in the MV “On The Ground” The original design was a swimsuit made of mesh material, which Cong Tri used the binding technique that is characteristic of the fashion house to describe the image of the sun shining in the early morning. Designs are done by hundreds of hours by skilled artisans. In the MV On The Ground , the shaping team cleverly added a disproportionate skirt, floral motifs to make the outfit less sexy and more feminine. The design Rosé selected is model number 57 This is not the first time that designer Cong Tri has collaborated with international artists. His client list ranges from politicians such as Former US First Lady Michelle Obama to major artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez … or more recently, Kelly Marie. Bare. They are all globally influential names, conveying powerful messages of contemporary women.

7:00 am, we arrived at Cai Rong port (Van Don district), boarded a modern 2-hull boat straight to Co To. Only 65 minutes later, the ship cut off the waves to dock on the island. An area of ​​pearl island with white sand and blue sea, spacious roads make people feel like a corner of Nha Trang or Phu Quoc. Few people know that this place used to be a difficult area lacking hundreds of faces, even fresh water is also a luxury. The turning point came in 2013, the leaders of Quang Ninh province were determined to pull the power grid to the island, although the resources and technology were still limited at that time. Along with that is the construction of fresh water reservoirs. Having electricity and water has helped Co To’s economy “brighten”, people’s lives have been rapidly improved. Co To rose to become an attractive destination for tourists. ‘Bringing electricity to Co To island is strategic thinking’ Mr. Le Hung Son, Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Co To district assessed that the project of bringing electricity to Co To island in 2013 was a great turning point, helping this island district to have great development. Co To is a pre-pepper island district of the country with 200 km of sea border stretching from Tran Island to Bach Long Vi archipelago of Hai Phong. The district has 50 islands, large and small, of which the largest is Co To island, about 50 km2 wide. The primeval forest here is preserved almost intact with hundreds of years old trees, tangled vines. Co To also owns 300 km2 of fishing grounds. The potential is that, but before 2010, the economy in Co To is almost underdeveloped due to limited infrastructure, especially the 3 shortages: lack of electricity, lack of fresh water and lack of ships to the island. Only over 50 nautical miles from Cai Rong and Van Don ports (more than 60 km), but in 2011, Co To was still very far away because only 2 wooden ships traveled for more than 3 hours to arrive. There is a lack of electricity on the island, especially fresh water in the dry season, so all services and tourism cannot be developed. Mr. Dao Van Vu, now Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Van Don district, who had more than 20 years of attachment to Co To, recalled the difficulties on the island: “There were times when I started from Cai Rong, but only 6 hours later to arrive. Because of the strong wind, the train had to go around to avoid the waves. When coming ashore, they must carry sandals, roll up their pants and wade ashore but do not have a wharf. The district has no grid electricity, the main source of electricity is 2 diesel-powered engines. One day only power supply until 20-21h is to be cut off. Because electricity is powered by generators, the cost is very high, 5,000-6,000 VND / kWh, homes using a lot of high stairs can reach 15,000-16,000 VND / kWh. Most houses only use electricity for lighting and fans for essential needs. The tourism industry is less developed due to difficult travel and modest accommodation conditions. There are almost no hotels in the whole district, mainly small motels. Even if guests want to use the air conditioner, they have to pay extra electricity with very expensive prices. There is only one old police force on the big island. Therefore, traveling and transporting passengers and goods is very difficult. In 2010, Co To welcomed less than 5,000 guests. By 2011-2012, although the engine was more equipped and had a larger capacity, the guests only reached about 30,000 visitors. Also because there is no electricity, the seafood caught on the sea is difficult to preserve, many fishermen have to sell directly at sea to the merchant boats from the mainland to buy at low prices, because bringing back to the island is also difficult to preserve. and there is no electricity for processing. In addition to lack of electricity, Co To also lacks fresh water. During the dry season, families have to divide each barrel of water. Mr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, former Secretary of Co To island district in the period of 2010-2015, recalled: “When I went to the island to take office as the island district’s secretary and president, I and the district leaders also struggled to find solutions to overcome the power shortage. lack of water, lack of boats for people on the island, but until 2011 it is only possible to start the construction of freshwater reservoirs, while pulling electricity is too far away, never can do it ”. With that same lake, Mr. Thanh used to sign a “military status order” with the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee: “In August 2011, just a few days after he took office as Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee, Mr. Pham Minh Chinh made a visit. Unofficially went to Co To money island district. Myself and a comrade drove the new Secretary to visit the island on the only pickup truck borrowed from the district police. When he saw that we were building the Truong Xuan freshwater lake, he asked how long the project would take, I said it took 3 years because of lack of capital. Then the Secretary asked: If the province prioritizes to allocate capital, can you do it in 1 year, do it quickly but must ensure the quality? I confirmed that I could do it, the Secretary immediately asked to write the commitment, I made 2 copies, 1 copy sent to the Provincial Party Committee and one sent to the Provincial People’s Committee. After supplementing capital and mobilizing labor, mechanical equipment, we put the lake into operation on time as committed, still operating well, is the largest source of fresh water on the island ”. Regarding electricity, Mr. Thanh said, at that time he reported to the Secretary the optimal plan is to pull cables, but with difficulties in technology and capital; If we make coal-fired power, we cannot develop tourism because it will be polluted for the whole island. “At that time, the Secretary did not make any decisions, we did not know if we could pull the cable to the island, because there has never been such a long submarine cable project in Vietnam,” said Thanh. A few weeks after the new Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee’s visit to Co To, Mr. Thanh was summoned to attend a meeting of Quang Ninh leadership chaired by Pham Minh Chinh Provincial Party Secretary, where a decision made 5,000 people. Co To island district is very happy: Pulling electricity by underground cable to the island. Mr. Thanh said at that time, the head of the party committee of Quang Ninh province told him: “We try to bring electricity to the island, to build a reservoir to take care of water for the people, then the enterprise will invest in a modern fleet. connect the island to the shore “. So, the three difficult things of Co To have been solved. Technically, to pull the grid to the island is a big challenge as the longest underground cable distance is 25 km (between island and island). Technology to pull electrical cables under the seabed was very new and almost nonexistent in Vietnam. To bury the cable, the engineering unit must use a robot to cut the rock, dig the surface of the seabed to a depth of about 1.5-2 m, then the divers lower the cable to the newly dug slot, then place a solid material. special coating to protect the underground cable bundle. Many people are skeptical about the safety and feasibility of towing the cable under the sea. Another problem is the huge cost of capital to pull out electricity, up to more than 1,000 billion dong. In 2011, the budget for development investment of the whole Quang Ninh was only about 6,000 billion VND, not too much for such a large project. The Northern Power Company cannot afford to do a big project, while the immediate business efficiency is not high. “There were many difficulties, but the Secretary and the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee at that time were determined to pull the power grid to the island. The difficulties in both finance and technology have been gradually removed with a drastic, urgent and detailed participation ”, recalled Mr. Nguyen Duc Thanh. Project scale includes more than 27.5 km of 2-circuit 110 kV transmission line; 22 km of 22 kV overhead transmission line; 23 km of underground cable line; 8 cutting stations 22 kV; 12 substations and 34 km of low voltage transmission lines. The 100 kV line sections are wired by a hot air balloon, while the average depth of the seabed to lower the underground cable is 29 m. At that time, the leaders of Quang Ninh province had a valuable decision to include fiber-optic Internet in the bundle of electrical cables, so now Co To has both grid electricity and broadband optical fiber lines. The project’s estimate is about VND 1,100 billion, of which the Northern Power Corporation will contribute VND 350 billion. The remaining amount in Quang Ninh is about 830 billion, mobilized by socialization and the provincial budget. Many Quang Ninh people cannot forget a very exciting and meaningful campaign to contribute: Contribute to the people to pull electricity out to Co To. Each civil servant in the whole province contributes 1 day of his salary. The province also calls on people, businesses, social organizations, even people from Quang Ninh who are far away from their hometown to contribute. The remainder is taken from the provincial budget. After 350 days of construction, in October 2013, the project of pulling the grid to Co To by underground cable was completed before the overwhelming joy of the people of Co To and the whole province of Quang Ninh. Many old people on the island shed tears when they see the light from the national grid on the island. Young people radiant eyes look at computer screens, phones with high-speed Internet connection, merging with the global flow of information. Along with electricity, Truong Xuan lake with a capacity of 170,000 m2 together with Lake C4, Ong Thanh, Ong Cu … is a strategic source of fresh water for Co To island district. Thus, in just a few years, Co To had both electricity from the grid, fresh water, an unprecedented change in this front-end island. Every morning, Co To wharf is busy with dozens of tram cars waiting to welcome guests, see off guests, and carry goods from ships connecting to the mainland. Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, owner of a 2-star hotel near the wharf, recalled that eight years ago, when Co To did not have electricity, he never dreamed that he could do it like today. After Co To got electricity, Hung finished building a small motel. The number of visitors to the island increased sharply this year and a half years ago, making his motel continuously expand. Anh Hung is now the owner of a 2-star hotel with nearly 60 rooms, a few more electric cars to pick up guests. Mr. Nguyen Toan, manager of Tuan Vu Hotel on Co To Island recalled in 2013, when the owners on the mainland poured hundreds of billions to build a 3-star hotel on the island, many relatives and friends were discouraged. and said “crazy”. Someone said Co To at that time was both difficult and difficult to come by. When we invested so much money, we knew when we could recover our capital. However, with the love of the sea and islands and seeing the potential for development, the owner is still determined with his plan. And the sweet fruit has come to the summer tourism season in 2014. The hotel is always in a full room with many large groups of guests. The investor initially expected 12-15 years to break even, but so far has been able to recover the capital in 8-9 years. Since the electricity came on, the number of visitors to Co To skyrocketed. From 35,000 turns in 2012, in 2019 (before the translation of Covid-19), Co To received nearly 300,000 visitors, nearly 10 times higher than before. When electricity is available, many people also have conditions to invest in accommodation, food, and services to provide tourists. On the contrary, as the service develops, more tourists come to Co To. Currently, traveling from the mainland to Co To is very convenient with many trains going and arriving during the day. There was even a 5-star standard train running the Cai Rong – Co To route which traveled less than 60 minutes, can be used in the wind situation of level 7, carrying 850 passengers / trip at the same time. On the island, there are 300 electric cars to serve tourists, nearly 200 accommodation establishments, nearly 2,500 rooms, 51 homestays … Up to now, Co To can welcome 10,000 tourists at the same time. Tourism revenue from 50 billion in 2013 to reach 700 billion in 2019. With electricity and water available, the processing industry also developed. People can invest in means, catch seafood and then return to deep processing on the spot to sell at high prices. The Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of District People’s Committee Co To Le Hung Son said that the most important thing when having electricity and water is to help improve people’s lives in all aspects, the economy can achieve important developments. The average income of Co To people reached 4,500 USD / year, higher than the national average of more than 1,000 USD. “Improving people’s lives and economic development is also a measure to maintain security and national defense in the country’s pre-emptive and anti-dumping islands,” said Mr. Son. Mr. Thanh said that the success of Co To today is a clear proof to see the vision and determination of the provincial leaders before. Mr. Le Hung Son said that in the future, Co To strives to become stronger, and welcomes 1.6 million visitors by 2030. The island will also focus on attracting large investors, bringing tourism to development. larger, with more premium products to increase the spending per visitor. She also wished that in the near future, she would be approved with the policy of building a small airport, serving tourism and national security, avoiding obstacles caused by weather and climate change. “Past generations of leaders have created a foundation for fundamental change in Co To island district. We want to continue to grow, making Co To become an indispensable destination for tourists ”, Mr. Son said.

Highlights of this issue:

1. Zhou Xun match introduction.

2. Be careful with a white outfit.

3. A variety of collocations in white

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Let’s analyze Zhou Xun’s overall collocation first. The white outfit she chose for herself is indeed very simple. A white coat with a white skirt is simple and stylish, but it doesn’t feel cheesy, and through this pure white Her clothes can effectively reflect her personal charm, and the whole person’s style has become more gentle, so there is no need to worry about being old-fashioned.

White stockings are more refreshing~

And Zhou Xun’s careful match with white stockings lies in the white stockings on the lower body. White stockings are indeed relatively rare and rarely worn by mature women. However, the white stockings matched by Zhou Xun does not feel tacky, and it happens to be able to be worn with this. Take a perfect fusion. The combination of stockings may be fat, if your legs are thick, then don’t choose this white stockings, switching to black will make you look thinner.

The same color matching of white high heels

When you wear a white suit, you should not only pay attention to your clothes and your pants, but also the matching of shoes. This time Zhou Xun’s matching is also very delicate. The white high heels under the feet and this white suit are perfect from the color. Echoing it, the effect of age reduction is naturally unnecessary. If you want to be taller, you can try it.

There are many ways to wear a white suit, and then we can continue to look at the matching of various white series.

1. Introduction to the matching of white shirts

When it comes to white items, I believe that many little fairies will think of white shirts at once. It is true that white shirts are a relatively common type of clothing and occupy the eyes of many people in daily life. This time we can choose white shirts. With white trousers, you can look thinner and taller by wearing a white suit, and you can also modify your figure.

2. White coat

Even though Fan Bingbing is an international goddess, her collocation is very fashionable. For example, the long white coat under her is paired with a white bag. There is no lack of high-level sense of laziness. A white outfit also makes her charming. It shows it better, and Fan Bingbing’s skin is fair. Wearing this white single product, he can instantly show the temperament of a goddess, and he won’t feel very cheap.

3. White suspender dress

With the advent of summer, many little fairies have begun to wear dresses. Although the temperature is still not very hot, the matching of dresses is still indispensable. Let’s try the white dress, which is simple and pure, and can also show the goddess. As a supermodel, He Sui’s figure naturally does not need to be said. The white dress below is simply beautiful to a new height when worn on He Sui’s body, allowing her goddess fan to be well exposed.

4. White accessories

ps: With the right accessories

Wearing a white suit should not only pay attention to our clothes, but also pay attention to accessories. When matching bags, it can echo your style. For example, the white T-shirt below is matched with a white skirt. Does it look very simple? , With a white bag, you can form a contrast from the color, it looks a lot more fashionable.

Xin Zhilei’s outfit is also very low-key, with a white jacket with white straight pants and white short boots under her feet, which is super cool. At the same time, the white fisherman hat and bag are combined to modify the overall match. It looks gentle and fashionable, showing a sweet atmosphere. Young sisters can try it.

Little fairies, hurry up and try these fashionable collocations. As hipsters, we can try different styles of styles, and a white single product can also create a variety of different styles. I don’t know if you are more. Which match do you like?

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Editor, design / Zong Chen

Editor’s note: Four days after coming to Mangbang Village, the travel editor sang and sang discovered the secret contract between the local villagers and the trees. There is a hot spring of 50℃ gushing out from the banyan tree here. Every time of the day, locals wearing ethnic costumes come here to get into the tree hole and enjoy the natural welfare. The tree is the local nourishment and a kind of spiritual sustenance.

A week ago, I could only smell the office desks and chairs. As a travel magazine editor, after working overtime in the city for two consecutive weeks, I decided to hide in a place with trees.

It was a village in Dehong, Yunnan, named Mang Bang, and 40 kilometers away was Myanmar. The Dai, Jingpo, Han and Burmese people live here. The most lively place in the village is not the market, but under a big banyan tree over 200 years old.

Mixed gender bath, the tree is a natural sauna

Li Sanshu (pseudonym) is a friend I met at the dinner table, a well-known middle-aged bachelor in the local area, 40 years old this year. His father died in February, and Li Sanshu returned to his hometown from Fujian for the funeral. More than a month later, the temperature rose from ten degrees to twenty degrees, the watermelon had matured, and the Songkran Festival was approaching. Sanshu Li still did not return to Fujian to work.

One of the reasons for not going back is that the busy farming has intensified. Mangbang Village is a plantation village, and every household has more than 10 acres of land. Corn and watermelon are summer crops. In autumn, the local rice planting began to grow. This is the tribute rice of the Yuan Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. It is now sold all over the country. It is a good season to sell watermelons. Myanmar watermelons are usually cheaper, but they cannot be imported this year. Domestically produced melons are in demand, and the villagers are busier than in previous years.

Villagers working in melon fields

Local groom

Another reason is hot springs. During the days in his hometown, Li Sanshu usually sweats profusely in the watermelon field in the morning. In the afternoon, he pushes cups and switches at the wedding of his relatives. There is no doubt that the last item is the most comfortable moment of Li Sanshu’s day. There, he could meet acquaintances in half of the village. After a hard day’s hard work, three or five groups of relatives and friends came to the tree cave hot spring to bathe, which is a living habit that Li Sanshu’s ancestors have kept for generations.

The water flows out from under the roots of the banyan tree at the right flow rate. The pool water stained with soap bubbles will “purify” every few minutes, and the people bathing next to it will not be affected much. One meter away, there is another rectangular pool, and the temperature at night is low. When he wanted to be alone, Sanshu Li would also go to the pool to close his eyes and rest his mind.

Villagers bathing in hot springs

Probably because of being soaked in water, the root system of this banyan tree is particularly developed. Some leaks are embedded tightly in the ground, and some are deeply rooted in the ground. They are mysteriously hidden in tree holes. Only fearless people can get a glimpse of the true face.

The tree hole is dark and deep, and can accommodate up to 12 people at the same time. The longest “journey” is to walk more than 20 meters in the hole. Calculated by the distance on the ground, you can cross the road to the farmland. There are also a lot of tree caves. A cave opening leads to more than 20 choices. The locals advise those tourists who have no sense of direction not to explore it lightly.

The locals who are familiar with the road will put their hands on the washbasin, then bury their heads in the water and take a sigh of relief, and then go in with the floating washbasin, but they will not swim too far, and will go from another tree hole in a moment. Popped up. I plucked up the courage to swim in, marveling at the unexpected rewards of nature. The thick roots above the head, the twists and turns, and the clearer spring water in the depths. It suddenly dawned on me: The world in the tree hole is not terror, but awe. Being in it is like being in a natural sauna room to wash away the tiredness of a day of farming.

Villagers use hot spring circulating water shower

Rectangular pool

Different from the restrained and politeness of modern urbanites, the people in Mangbang Village follow the natural and primitive ecology-the tree cave hot spring is a natural place for men and women to bathe together. Although this scene really scared me when I first arrived, for the local villagers, it is natural for the local villagers to rub their backs with each other, and for women to use a long cylindrical cloth as a simple cover to change their clothes in full view. It’s everyday.

Feed your stomach and spirit, the tree is nourishment

Village and town buses drove all the way from Zhefang Town to Mangbang Village, just like being in a subtropical botanical garden. There are many tropical trees on the border between China and Myanmar, and trees are an indispensable natural resource in people’s lives. The leaves of the banana tree can wrap various ingredients to make a variety of sweet, salty, spicy and sour snacks. The latex secreted by the rubber tree can be used to make high-end furniture, fiberboard, plywood, paper pulp, etc., supporting part of the industry here. In addition, there are coconut trees, mango trees, papaya trees, banana trees and other tropical fruits that are the main match for summer desserts.

The car is made of iron knife wood, the larger one can be used for furniture carving

Baked Enoki Mushrooms with Banana Leaf

People who have lived here for generations are grateful for the rich resources that trees bring to them, and therefore extend their spiritual worship and religious beliefs towards trees. “A peacock flew on the dragon tree”, this is the chant of the Dai song “A Beautiful Place”. In fact, in the many artistic works of the Dai people, such as ballads, dances, and poems, trees are regarded as sacred symbols. Especially the luxuriant, older, old trees are worshipped as sacred trees.

At the other end of the village, the newlyweds will take wedding photos under a big banyan tree to pray for happiness from the tree god. The other two big banyan trees next to the hot spring are used for offering sacrifices to the villagers.

As for the big banyan tree in the hot spring, there are two amulets of Southern Buddhism hung by the operator in 2006. Qu Wu, who was nearly 60 years old, often went to worship the tree god. He runs a Dai bamboo-style small shop next to the hot spring. Qu Wu’s father was an educated youth of the Han nationality who came from Baoshan, 200 kilometers away. This is also the reason why most Han people in Dehong come here. Before that, the Dai and Jingpo ethnic groups accounted for the majority. Qu Wu went out and wandered when he was young, and when he was old, he chose to return to Mangbang Village to “guard the hot springs here.” Qu Wu’s son was born in 1992, and his life trajectory overlapped with his father several times. “Before, I never stayed at home, but now I don’t want to go out with children.” He felt that this kind of life development is the rule of nature and the arrangement of fate.

Qu Wu sat on the steps down to the hot spring,

Behind is the straw house built by the contracting villagers

The fruit of the banyan at the entrance of the village

Banana tree

Papaya tree in front of the villager’s house

The peasant woman who sells fruit in the town

The Jingpo aunt, who is responsible for cleaning and collecting sanitation fees in the hot springs, is a villager from a nearby village. She also has experience of working in big cities. In the past, in order to make more money, she ran away again and again, and finally chose to return to the hot spring as a companion.

They also said it’s not good to ask about the reason, but whether it’s spiritual belief, or that it’s far from the hustle and bustle and close to the psychological healing given by nature. In short, what keeps them is the way of life represented by the tree cave hot springs. Spiritual baptism.

In self-sufficient villages, there are also worries of the times

“Old irons give me a thumbs up, and I will take you to the tree hole in a while.” Kuaishou anchor Pang Ge (pseudonym) from Jiangxi earned 1,400 yuan a morning by introducing Shudong Hot Spring to people. Someone suggested that if you zoom in to take photos of those women who are exposed to clothing, give a big gift to the fat guy. Fat brother refused with a joke: “It’s all old moms, what’s there to see”.

Fat brother’s live broadcast was too loud, and was disgusted by a local old mother. Fortunately, the flow of Kuaishou Douyin has not spread here. For the local villagers, such disturbances are still tolerable. However, the pace of modernization and commercialization has never stopped, and the villagers always have hidden worries.

A small shop next to the hot spring, mainly dealing in snacks and toiletries

The operator is a grandmother of the De’ang ethnic group, and there are very few people in the local area.

Nowadays, the dress and living habits are close to the assimilation of the Dai people

Decades ago, three local villagers contracted the hot springs and operated them independently. They helped to improve some of the bathing conditions. There was no one to manage before, and the sanitary conditions of the hot springs are indeed worrying. For example, the original villagers took the cattle from the farmland to bathe here, and the rectangular pool was full of silt. There is always mud falling in the pond under the tree hole. After pebbles are placed around the pond, the spring water remains clear all the year round.

In recent years, real estate developers from other places have taken a fancy to this piece of cake and want to buy out the ownership here, but they have been collectively boycotted by the local villagers. But according to Li Jiuchang, the nephew of the contracting villager, the land was sold to others in 2019 and the three contractors have already signed the contract. This time the resistance of the villagers was not as fierce as usual. Because the blueprint for commercialization is based on the development of tourism in Lijiang, it not only delimits the hot springs, but also covers 300 acres of land nearby, and the land occupied is promised to give villagers compensation. After a long negotiation, each household finally signed the contract. At that time, tickets will rise, and the tranquility that belongs to them will also be destroyed. But fortunately, the current developer’s funding chain is broken, and this land has not been developed for a long time. However, the villagers are still worried that the future investment promotion will come in droves. “Within five years, this place will be greatly changed,” Li Jiuchang predicted.

Toll office, three yuan tickets, called “Sanitation Fees”

As the times change, other changes in Shudong Hot Spring are quietly taking place. The 22-year-old Li Jiuchang looks exactly like a Burmese. When he was young, he went to Shandong with his stepfather and returned to his hometown of Mangbang at the age of 14. It was 2013, and he still remembered that when he first came to Shudong Hot Spring, “there were so many people like going to the market”. Similar scenes are rarely seen now. The reason may be the loss of village population and the popularization of modern water heaters.

Li Jiuchang and Uncle

An uncle of the Dai nationality who lives in the village next door, who comes every two days, also feels that the current Shudong Hot Spring is not as good as before. When he was young, whenever he had a cold or a fever, his parents would take him to the hot spring bath. “Come here for a soak, it’s more useful than an injection and medicine.” What the uncle said is true. The medical interpretation of the so-called “hot spring therapy” is natural sulfur water, the minerals in it can stimulate the immune system, and most of the chemical substances remain on the skin after bathing, which can also treat some skin diseases. But in terms of feeling, the uncle still feels that he can no longer find the “freshness” of the past. He guessed that it might be the cause of the water quality. “I watched TV and said that climate warming may have something to do with this.”

Tree used for rituals beside the hot spring

Village street

But why did he feel this way, the uncle does not know, but he no longer associates the improvement of his physical condition with the Shudong Hot Spring. As for the appearance of the hot springs when he was a child, he gradually blurred in his mind. He wanted to recall those scenes several times, but he said some fragments that were difficult to put together.

“These pasts are like a moment,” he finally said helplessly. It seems that those who have been connected to the hot springs for a lifetime are also disappearing day by day, and the first memories of the hot springs are also erased from the world.

Operations Editor / Hu Yating

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