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Good morning, global citizens.
早上好，全球公民们。
Welcome to TalkCast, your daily dose of world news designed to help you master English naturally.
欢迎收听 TalkCast，这里每日为你提供世界新闻，旨在帮助你自然地掌握英语。
I am Caleb, your lead anchor, and I am absolutely delighted to greet you on this beautiful morning
我是主播 Caleb，非常高兴能在今天这个美好的早晨问候大家
of September 27th, 2026.
——2026年9月27日。
And a very bright, cheerful morning to you all.
也祝大家拥有一个明朗、愉快的早晨。
I am Diana, your co -host and commentator.
我是 Diana，你的联合主持人和评论员。
I have my morning tea ready, and I am incredibly excited to dive into today's stories.
我已经准备好了早茶，无比激动地想要开始分享今天的故事。
Whether you are walking, commuting, or enjoying breakfast, we are here to make your English practice
无论你是在散步、通勤还是享用早餐，我们都将陪伴着你，让你的英语练习
both fun and informative.
既有趣又能长见识。
Before we look at our headlines, we have a quick, heartfelt note for our community.
在浏览头条新闻之前，我们想对我们的社群表达一段简短而衷心的心声。
TalkCast is entirely independent, and we rely on listeners like you to keep our studio running.
TalkCast 是完全独立的，我们依靠像你这样的听众来维持工作室的运营。
We warmly invite you to join our TalkCast membership.
我们热烈邀请你加入 TalkCast 会员。
Your support helps us create high -quality, educational, and ad -free content every single day.
你的支持能帮助我们每天创作高质量、富教育意义的且无广告的内容。
It really does.
确实如此。
We love our community, and your support keeps us motivated.
我们热爱我们的社群，而你的支持是我们不断前进的动力。
Now, Caleb, what is on our radar today?
那么 Caleb，今天我们的关注列表上有什么新闻呢？
We have a wonderfully diverse set of stories.
今天我们准备了一组非常丰富多元的故事。
We will start with a critical climate report on the rising threat of a supersized El Nino and how it
我们将首先关注一份关于特大厄尔尼诺现象日益严重的威胁的至关重要的气候报告，以及它
connects to the shocking disappearance of Indonesia's eternal snow.
如何与印度尼西亚永恒积雪令人震惊的消失联系在一起。
That sounds like a powerful wake -up call.
这听起来像是一个强有力的警钟。
What else do we have?
我们还有其他什么内容？
Next, we will explore the minds of our furry friends.
接下来，我们将探索毛孩子们的内心世界。
A fascinating new scientific study reveals that dogs actually track consonant patterns in human
一项引人入胜的新科学研究表明，狗实际上能追踪人类语言中的辅音模式
speech showing a unique consonant bias.
展现出独特的辅音偏好。
Oh, as a massive dog lover, I cannot wait to hear the science behind how my puppy actually processes
哦，作为一名资深爱狗人士，我迫不及待想听听我的小狗究竟是如何处理我的声音背后的科学原理了
my voice.
——我的声音。
Then, we will look at a hilarious digital trend.
然后，我们将看看一个滑稽可笑的网络趋势。
Middle schoolers are dodging social media bans by turning NPR's Spotify comment sections into their
初中生们正在巧妙规避社交媒体禁令，把 NPR 的 Spotify 评论区变成他们的
personal group chats.
私人群聊。
We will also touch on how parents can cope with the emotional transition when their children head
我们还将探讨当孩子们离家前往大学时，父母如何应对这一情感过渡期
off to university.
去读大学。
And finally, we will wrap up with a sweet update on cheetah quintuplets acing their early trials.
最后，我们将以猎豹五胞胎顺利通过早期考验的温馨动态来结束今天的节目。
What a fantastic mix of science, tech culture, and life.
这真是科学、科技文化与生活方式的精彩融合。
Let us get right to the big story, Caleb.
Caleb，让我们直接进入今天重磅新闻吧。
Our lead story today covers the escalating impact of climate change.
我们今天的主要报道关注的是气候变化不断加剧的影响。
Scientists are warning that a supersized El Nino warming pattern could lead to more than 450 ,000
科学家警告称，超大型厄尔尼诺现象引发的变暖模式可能导致超过45万人
heat -related deaths globally by February.
在明年二月前因高温死亡，影响范围遍及全球。
450 ,000.
45万。
That is an incredibly staggering number.
这真是个极其惊人的数字。
But, Caleb, for our listeners who might be unfamiliar, what exactly is El Nino?
但是，Caleb，对于可能还不熟悉的听众来说，厄尔尼诺究竟是什么？
Excellent question.
问得极好。
El Nino is a natural climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the eastern
厄尔尼诺是一种自然气候模式，其特征是东
Pacific Ocean.
太平洋表层水温升高。
Think of it like a temporary giant warm water pool that forms in the ocean.
你可以把它想象成在海洋中形成的一个暂时的巨型暖水池。
This pool disrupts global weather systems, causing intense droughts in some parts of the world like
这个暖水池会破坏全球天气系统，导致世界某些地区（如
Southeast Asia and Australia and heavy rainfall in others like South America.
东南亚和澳大利亚）发生严重干旱，而其他地区（如南美洲）则出现强降雨。
When we call it a supersized or Godzilla El Nino, it means the warming is exceptionally strong and prolonged.
当我们称之为特大或“哥斯拉级”厄尔尼诺现象时，这意味着变暖程度异常剧烈且持续时间极长。
Ah, I see.
啊，我明白了。
So it is like the ocean has a mild fever, but because the ocean controls global weather, that fever
所以这就好比海洋发了轻微的低烧，但因为海洋控制着全球气候，这种发烧
causes extreme heat waves and dry spells all over the planet. Exactly.
会导致全星球范围内的极端的热浪和干旱期。一点没错。
And this warming is accelerating other environmental crises.
而这种变暖正在加速其他环境危机。
For instance, a new report from Papua Indonesia reveals that the famous eternal snow on Punchak
例如，印度尼西亚巴布亚的一份新报告揭示了顶峰上著名的万年雪
Jaya, also known as the Karsten's Pyramid, is on the verge of disappearing forever.
查亚峰（也被称为卡斯滕兹金字塔）正处于永远消失的边缘。
Eternal snow?
万年雪？
That sounds so poetic, but what does it actually mean and why is it disappearing?
那听起来很有诗意，但它实际上是什么意思，为什么它正在消失？
Eternal snow refers to glaciers, which are massive, dense bodies of ice that remain frozen all year
万年雪指的是冰川，它们是巨大的、密集的冰体，整年保持冻结状态
round, even during the summer.
，甚至在夏季也是如此。
Punchak Jaya is one of the very few places near the equator that has these tropical glaciers.
印查亚峰是赤道附近为数不多拥有这些热带冰川的地方之一。
But because of rising global temperatures and the drying effects of El Nino, these glaciers are
但由于全球温度升高以及厄尔尼诺现象的干燥效应，这些冰川正
melting at an unprecedented speed.
以前所未有的速度融化。
Scientists predict they will be entirely gone very soon, marking the end of a unique natural wonder.
科学家预测它们很快就会完全消失，标志着这一独特自然奇观的终结。
That is so tragic.
那太悲惨了。
It is like Earth is losing its beautiful, icy crown.
就像地球正在失去它美丽而冰冷的王冠。
It really shows that even the most remote, high -altitude places are not safe from the rapid pace of
这确实表明，即使是最偏远、高海拔的地方也无法免受快速变化的
climate change.
气候变化的影响。
It certainly does.
确实如此。
It emphasizes the urgent need for global environmental cooperation and adaptation strategies to
它强调了全球环境合作和适应策略的紧迫性，以
protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat and water scarcity. Definitely.
保护脆弱的社区免受酷热和缺水的影响。确实如此。
Now, let us pivot to some fascinating science news regarding our favorite four -legged companions.
现在，让我们转向一些关于我们最喜欢的四足同伴的有趣科学新闻。
A brand new study published in scientific journals has discovered that dogs have a consonant bias
在科学期刊上发表的一项全新研究发现，狗在听 人类说话时具有辅音偏好
when they listen to human speech.
当它们听人类言语时。
I would love to explain this.
我很乐意解释这一点。
In the English alphabet, we have vowels, which are the letters A, E, I, O, and U.
在英语字母表中，我们有元音，即字母 A、E、I、O 和 U。
They represent open, continuous sounds.
它们代表开放且连续的声音。
Consonants are all the other letters, like B, C, D, T, and S, which are made by restricting the flow
辅音则是所有其他字母，如 B、C、D、T 和 S，它们是通过限制气流而发出的
of air in our mouth. Ah.
在我们的嘴里。啊。
So vowels are the smooth, flowing sounds, while consonants are the sharp, distinct sounds that shape
所以元音是平滑、流动的声音，而辅音则是清晰、独特的声音，塑造了
the words. Precisely.
这些单词。正是如此。
Now, human babies naturally pay more attention to consonants when learning words, because consonants
现在，人类婴儿在学习单词时自然会更加注意辅音，因为辅音
carry more specific meaning.
承载着更具体的含义。
For a long time, we thought this consonant bias was a uniquely human trait.
长期以来，我们认为这种辅音偏好是人类独有的特征。
But researchers have just discovered that dogs do the exact same thing. Wow.
但研究人员刚刚发现狗也会做完全相同的事情。哇。
That is mind -blowing.
那太令人震惊了。
How did the scientists actually figure this out?
科学家到底是如何实际上搞清楚这点的？
They monitored the brain activity of dogs using non -invasive sensors while playing different words.
他们在播放不同的单词时，使用无创传感器监测狗的大脑活动。
For example, they would play a word the dog knew, like sit.
例如，他们会播放一个狗知道的单词， 比如 sit。
Then they would play variations.
然后他们会播放变体。
If they changed the vowel to make it set, the dog's brains showed very little surprise.
如果他们改变元音使其变成 set，狗的大脑几乎没有表现出惊讶。
But if they changed the consonant to make it fit, the dog's brains reacted strongly, recognizing it
但如果改变辅音使其变成 fit，狗的大脑反应强烈，识别出它
as a completely different word.
是一个完全不同的单词。
That is hilarious.
那太滑稽了。
So my dog does not really care if I say sit or sat, but if I say kit or lit, they immediately know
所以我的狗并不真正在乎我是说 sit 还是 sat，但如果我说 kit 或者是 lit，它们会立即知道
something is different.
有些东西不同了。
It makes sense why they respond so well to sharp, clear commands. Yes.
这解释了为什么它们对尖锐、清晰的指令有如此好的回应。是的。
It explains why words with clear, hard consonants are much easier for dogs to learn.
这解释了为什么带有清晰、硬辅音的单词更容易被狗学习。
So if you were training a new puppy, focusing on words with distinct consonants will help them
所以如果你在训练一只新幼犬，专注于带有清晰辅音的单词将有助于它们
understand you much faster.
更快地理解你。
This is incredibly useful advice.
这真是极其有用的建议。
I always knew my dog was smart, but knowing their brains are tracking consonant patterns just like
我一直都知道我的狗很聪明，但知道它们的大脑也在追踪辅音模式，就像
human infants is simply wonderful.
人类婴儿一样，这真是太棒了。
It really is.
确实真的是这样。
Now, let us move from animal brains to the clever minds of today's youth.
现在，让我们从动物的大脑转向当今青年的聪慧头脑。
Tech platforms are reporting a highly unusual trend.
科技平台正在报道一种非常不寻常的趋势。
Middle schoolers are turning the comment sections of NPR podcasts on Spotify into their new favorite
初中生们正把 Spotify 上 NPR 播客的评论区变成他们最喜欢的新
hangout spot.
聚集场所。
Wait, NPR podcasts?
等等，NPR 播客？
As in national public radio?
你是说全国公共广播电台？
The serious educational news shows?
那些严肃的教育新闻节目？
Why on earth are kids hanging out there?
孩子们究竟为什么要在那里闲逛？
Well, it is a classic case of digital hide and seek.
嗯，这是一个数字捉迷藏的经典案例。
Many schools and parents use strict software to block social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, and
许多学校和家长使用严格的软件来拦截像 TikTok、Instagram 等社交媒体应用，以及
Snapchat on teenagers' phones and school tablets.
青少年手机和学校平板电脑上的 Snapchat。
However, educational platforms like Spotify are almost never blocked because students use them to
然而，像 Spotify 这样的教育平台几乎从不被封锁，因为学生们用它们来
listen to music or podcasts for school.
听音乐或学习用的播客。
Oh, that is absolutely brilliant.
哦，那绝对太高明了。
So the kids realize that since Spotify recently added a comment feature to podcasts, they could use
所以孩子们意识到，既然 Spotify 最近为播客添加了评论功能，他们就可以使用
those comment sections to chat with their friends without getting caught. Exactly.
那些评论区和朋友聊天而不会被抓到。确实如此。
They are basically using the comment sections of podcasts like NPR's Kids Edition as a giant,
他们基本上把像 NPR 儿童版这样的播客评论区当作了一个巨大的、
unblocked group chat.
未被封锁的群聊。
They talk about their homework, share jokes, and talk about their day completely hidden in plain sight.
他们聊作业，分享笑话，聊他们的一天，完全隐藏在大众视野之中。
That is so nostalgic.
那真是太怀旧了。
It is the modern -day equivalent of passing folded paper notes under the desk during history class,
这相当于现代版在历史课上课桌下传小纸条，
except they are using a global podcast platform.
只不过他们使用的是一个全球播客平台。
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are incredibly resourceful when it comes to technology.
Z 世代和 Alpha 世代在技术方面真是足智多谋。
They truly are.
他们确实是。
While Spotify has had to step up moderation to ensure the comments remain safe and appropriate, it
虽然 Spotify 不得不加强审核以确保评论保持安全和适当，但它
highlights how young people will always find a creative way to connect with each other, no matter
凸显了年轻人总会找到有创意的方式相互联系，无论
what restrictions are put in place.
设置了什么样的限制。
Indeed, connection is a fundamental human need.
确实，人际联系是人类基本的需求。
And speaking of family connections, as the autumn season begins, millions of young adults are
说到家庭联系，随着秋季的开始，数以百万计的年轻人正
heading off to university.
前往大学。
A recent feature by the BBC explores how parents can cope with what they describe as a brutal adjustment.
英国广播公司最近的一篇专题报道探讨了家长们如何应对他们所描述的严酷调整。
Oh, the empty nest syndrome.
噢，空巢综合征。
That must be incredibly tough for parents.
对父母来说，那一定极其艰难。
You spend 18 years taking care of your child every single day, and suddenly the house is completely quiet. Yes.
你花了18年时间每天照顾你的孩子，突然房子变得完全安静了。是的。
Empty nest syndrome is the term we use to describe the feelings of sadness, loneliness, and grief
空巢综合征是我们用来描述悲伤、孤独和悲痛感受的术语，
that parents experience when their children leave home for the first time.
这是父母在孩子第一次离开家时所经历的。
The article emphasizes that it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed.
文章强调，感到不知所措是完全 正常的。
Experts suggest that instead of focusing on the loss, parents should try to view this as a new
专家建议，父母不要专注于失去，而应该尝试将这视为一个新的
chapter for their own personal growth.
自己个人成长的篇章。
That is a great perspective.
那是一个很好的视角。
It is an opportunity to reconnect with old hobbies, travel, or spend more quality time with your partner.
这是一个重新培养旧爱好、旅行或与伴侣度过更多优质时光的机会。
It is not an ending.
这并不是结束。
It is just a shift in the relationship. Absolutely.
这只是关系的一种转变。绝对是这样。
They recommend staying in touch, but giving your child space to grow independently.
他们建议保持联系，但要给孩子独立成长的空间。
Sending a weekly text or a small care package is a wonderful way to show support without smothering them.
每周发一条短信或寄一个小关爱包裹是表达支持的好方法，同时又不会让他们感到窒息。
Well said, Deanna.
说得好，蒂安娜。
And speaking of young ones growing up and facing their own trials, let us finish with a delightful
说到年轻一代的成长和面临的考验，让我们以一个令人愉快的
wildlife update.
野生动物最新动态来结束。
A litter of cheetah quintuplets has successfully aced their very first physical and behavioral
一窝猎豹五胞胎成功通过了它们的第一次体检和行为
trials at their conservation center. Quintuplets.
在他们的保护中心进行试验。五胞胎。
For our listeners, that means five babies born at the same time.
对于我们的听众来说，这意味着同时出生的五个婴儿。
Five little cheetah cubs running around must be a handful, but so adorable.
五只跑来跑去的小猎豹幼崽一定很难收拾，但实在太可爱了。
It is a major success for conservationists.
这是自然保护主义者的重大成功。
Cheetahs are highly endangered and raising five cubs at once is quite rare.
猎豹属于高度濒危物种，一次抚养五只幼崽相当罕见。
The trials involve testing their speed, agility, and natural hunting instincts through playful exercises.
这些测试包括通过有趣的练习来测试它们的速度、敏捷性和天生的捕猎本能。
The keepers reported that all five cubs passed with flying colors, showing excellent health and coordination.
饲养员报告说，所有五只幼崽都出色地通过了测试，表现出极佳的健康状况和协调性。
That is wonderful news.
那真是精彩的好消息。
It gives us a beautiful spark of hope for the future of wildlife conservation.
这为野生动物保护的未来带来了一丝美好的希望。
It certainly does.
确实如此。
These five little sprinters are well on their way to becoming the majestic, fast hunters they were
这五只小短跑选手正顺利成长为它们生来
born to be.
注定要成为的威严而快速的捕猎者。
And with that heartwarming story, we bring our news coverage to a close for today.
伴随着这个暖心的故事，我们今天的项目新闻报道就此结束。
We have traveled from the warm waters of the Pacific and the melting glaciers of Indonesia to the
我们从太平洋温暖的水域和印度尼西亚融化的冰川，一路探索到
linguistic secrets of dog brains, the clever digital hangouts of middle schoolers, the emotional
狗大脑的语言学奥秘、中学生聪明的数字聚会场所、父母的感情
journeys of parents, and finally to five little cheetah cubs.
历程，最后来到五只小猎豹幼崽身上。
What a spectacular journey.
多么精彩的旅程啊。
And now, dear listeners, we want to hear from you.
现在，亲爱的听众们，我们想听听你们的声音。
We have a fun and engaging question based on our dog science story today. Yes.
根据我们今天的狗类科学故事，我们有一个有趣且引人入胜的问题。是的。
Our question for you is, if your pet could suddenly understand one full sentence of human language,
我们要问你的问题是：如果你的宠物能突然听懂一句完整的人类语言，
what would you say to them and why?
你会对它们说什么，为什么呢？
Please write your answers in the comments section below or check out what other listeners are sharing.
请在下方的评论区写下你的答案，或者看看其他听众分享的内容。
Writing your response in the comments section is a highly effective way to practice your English
在评论区写下你的回复是练习英语
writing and connect with other learners from all over the world.
写作并与来自世界各地的其他学习者建立联系的高效方法。
We read every single comment and we cannot wait to see your creative answers.
我们阅读每一条评论，迫不及待地想看到你们富创造力的答案。
Also, if you love our daily episodes and want to help us keep producing high quality educational
此外，如果你喜欢我们每天更新的节目，并想帮助我们继续制作高质量的教育
content, please consider joining our Talkast membership.
内容，请考虑加入我们的 Talkast 会员。
Your support means the world to us.
您的支持对我们至关重要。
Don't forget to subscribe, share Talkast with your friends, classmates, or colleagues, and leave us
别忘了订阅，把 Talkast 分享给你的朋友、同学或同事，并给我们
a positive rating.
留下一个好评价。
And remember, the complete written English transcript and the audio of today's episode are published
请记住，今天节目的完整英文逐字稿和音频都已发布
regularly on our official website, www .talkcast .top, as well as on our WeChat official account,
定期在我们的官方网站 www.talkcast.top 以及我们的微信公众号上，
which is also called Talkast.
它也被称为 Talkast。
Reading the text while listening is a super effective way to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary.
边听边读文本是提高发音和词汇量的超有效方法。
Thank you so much for starting your morning with us.
非常感谢您与我们一起开启新的一天早晨。
Keep practicing, stay curious, and have a truly wonderful day ahead.
保持练习，保持好奇，愿你度过美好的一天。
Have an amazing day, everyone.
祝大家度过精彩的一天。
We will see you in our next episode. Goodbye.
我们下期节目再见。再见。
Bye -bye.
再见。
