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SpaceX Successfully Recovers Starship for the First Time****SpaceX首次成功回收星舰
On October 13, SpaceX successfully recovered the first-stage booster of the Starship during its fifth test flight using the “chopsticks” mechanical arms.10月13日，SpaceX成功利用“筷子”机械臂在第五次星舰试飞中回收了一级超重型火箭。
This marks the first time SpaceX has used the mechanical arms on the launch tower to catch the booster, a significant milestone in the mission.这是SpaceX首次通过发射塔架上的机械臂夹住第一级火箭，标志着发射任务取得重要进展。
After the rocket separated from the Starship about two minutes after liftoff, the first-stage booster began its return.火箭与星舰在发射升空2分多钟后分离，第一级火箭开始返回。
About six minutes after launch, the first stage was successfully caught by the mechanical arms.距离发射6分多钟后，机械臂成功抓住了返回的火箭。
This achievement lays the foundation for the reusable future of the Starship, improving the economic viability of missions.这一壮举为未来星舰的可重复使用打下了基础，提升了发射任务的经济性。
The test flight further demonstrates SpaceX’s technical breakthroughs in rocket recovery.这次试飞进一步证明了SpaceX在火箭回收领域的技术突破。
2024 Nobel Prize in Economics Announced****2024年诺贝尔经济学奖揭晓
On October 14, the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three American economists for their research on how institutions form and affect prosperity.10月14日，2024年诺贝尔经济学奖授予了三位美国经济学家，表彰他们在“制度如何形成及如何影响繁荣”方面的研究。
The recipients are MIT professors Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, as well as University of Chicago professor James A. Robinson.获奖者包括MIT教授达龙·阿西莫格鲁、MIT教授西蒙·约翰逊以及芝加哥大学教授詹姆斯·A·罗宾逊。
Acemoglu has been a leading candidate for the Nobel Prize in recent years, and he co-authored the book Why Nations Fail with Robinson.阿西莫格鲁近年来一直是诺奖的热门人选，他与罗宾逊合著的《国家为何失败》深刻探讨了国家贫富差距的根源。
Their research shows that inclusive political and economic institutions are the key to long-term economic growth.研究指出，包容性制度是实现长期经济增长的关键因素。
This year’s prize continues the Nobel’s focus on the impact of social and economic institutions.本次获奖继续延续诺贝尔经济学奖对社会和经济制度影响的关注。
Apple Opens Largest Overseas R&D Lab in Shenzhen****苹果在深圳设立最大海外研发实验室
Apple has opened its largest research lab outside the United States in the Hetao Shenzhen zone, expected to hire over 1,000 experts.苹果公司在深圳河套园区设立了其在美国以外最大的研发实验室，预计将雇用1000多名国内外专家。
The new lab aims to enhance Apple’s research and testing capabilities for key products, especially amid fierce competition from Huawei.新实验室的成立旨在提升苹果对关键产品的研究与测试能力，尤其是在面对华为等中国企业的竞争压力下。
This is a major step in Apple’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market.这是苹果进一步加强其在中国市场布局的重要举措。
The establishment of this lab shows Apple’s increasing reliance on resources and technological advantages in China.实验室的开设意味着苹果在未来将更多地依赖中国市场的资源和技术优势。
Shenzhen, as a hub for technological innovation, has attracted numerous global tech companies, including Apple.深圳作为科技创新中心，吸引了包括苹果在内的众多跨国科技公司。
The lab’s opening underscores Apple’s ongoing investment in global tech competition.新实验室的成立标志着苹果在全球科技竞争中的持续投入。
Chinese Men's Tennis Makes History: Two Players in World’s Top 50****中国男网创历史：两人跻身世界前50
On October 14, Chinese tennis reached a historic milestone as two players entered the top 50 of the ATP world rankings.10月14日，中国网球迎来历史性时刻，两位选手跻身ATP世界排名前50名。
Nineteen-year-old Shang Juncheng entered the top 50 for the first time, ranking 49th, while Zhang Zhizhen ranked 46th.19岁的小将商竣程首次闯入前50，位列第49名，张之臻位列第46名，这是中国男网的历史性突破。
Shang claimed his first ATP Tour title in Chengdu, marking a breakthrough in his career, while Zhang and Bu Yunchaokete faced off in the Hangzhou semifinal.商竣程在成都站首夺ATP巡回赛冠军，张之臻与布云朝克特在杭州站上演“中国德比”。
Bu reached the semifinals at the ATP 500 China Open, and Wu Yibing advanced to the last 32 in the Shanghai Masters.中国男网在本赛季表现亮眼，布云朝克特排名升至第73位，吴易昺在上海大师赛闯入32强。
This achievement marks the rapid development of Chinese men’s tennis and its growing influence worldwide.这一成就标志着中国男网的飞速发展和全球影响力的提升。