Name: 【CNN 10】全球油價危機、13 號星期五迷信起源、AI 讓室內植物「開口說話」| 2026年3月13日（This group of students is using A.I. to help houseplants "talk" | March 13, 2026）
Uploaded: 2026-03-13T06:27:53.000Z
Duration: 10 min 56 s

I've got your news for this Friday the 13th.

And while today's date might be thought to make some people shiver and bring bad luck, let's think of it a little less as scary and more of a fright day.

雖然今天的日期可能會讓一些人感到害怕、帶來壞運氣，但我們不如把它想成一個「驚嚇日」，而不是那麼可怕。

Did you know Friday the 13th may actually just be a big old school marketing scheme.

你知道嗎？13號星期五可能只是一個老掉牙的市場行銷手法。

There's a long list of possible reasons why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky.

有許多可能的理由解釋為什麼13號星期五被認為是不吉利的。

One of the most common the biblical account of the last supper where 13 people dined on a Friday just before Jesus was crucified.

其中一個最常見的說法，是聖經記載的最後的晚餐，當時有13個人在一個星期五用餐，就在耶穌被釘十字架之前。

It then evolved into a notoriously unlucky day in famous works of literature, folklore and cinema.

後來，在著名的文學、民俗和電影作品中，它演變成了一個聲名狼藉的不吉利日子。

Old heads out there might remember this dude, but

老一輩的人可能還記得這個人，但是

one group of people once made it their mission to prove there's nothing to fear about Friday the 13th.

有一群人曾經致力於證明13號星期五沒什麼好害怕的。

In 1936, a group of 13 men in Philadelphia gathered at a local restaurant to celebrate all things, quote, unlucky.

1936年，費城有13位男士在一家當地餐廳聚會，慶祝所有「不吉利」的事物。

The trend continued into the 90s in Chicago, in New York, even London.

這股風潮一直延續到90年代，在芝加哥、紐約，甚至倫敦。

They walked under ladders with umbrellas open indoors.

他們在梯子底下行走，並在室內打開雨傘。

They trying to prove that they would be just fine.

他們試圖證明自己一切都會好好的。

The groups were founded during the Great Depression, and

members knew the press would be there to get their photos of their antics.

成員們知道媒體會到場拍攝他們的怪異行為。

And that would create great publicity for the restaurants and gathering spots they chose.

這將為他們選擇的餐廳和聚會場所帶來極大的公共關係效益。

As the US And Israel's war with Iran prepares to enter its third week, it's having a major impact on one of the world's most important energy sources.

隨著美國與以色列對伊朗的戰爭即將進入第三週，這對全球最重要的能源之一產生了重大影響。

Rising tensions throughout the Middle east have forced some of the world's largest oil producing countries to scale back production by at least 10 million barrels per day, spurring an unprecedented disruption to global supply chains.

中東地區緊張局勢的升高，迫使一些世界上最大的產油國將產量削減至少每天一千萬桶，引發了全球供應鏈前所未有的混亂。

This week, the price of oil hit $117per barrel for the first time in years.

本週，油價多年來首次飆升至每桶 117 美元。

For context, the Average price was $73 per barrel right before the war began.

作為參考，戰爭開始前每桶的平均價格是 73 美元。

gas prices have risen by more than 50 cents per gallon, and

汽油價格每加侖上漲超過 50 美分，

farmers are facing surging costs from fuel to fertilizer.

農民們正承受從燃料到肥料的成本飆升。

The region depends on the Middle east for 60% of its energy, and

countries from India to South Korea have implemented emergency measures like fuel price caps or even closing schools and businesses in a bid to save energy.

從印度到韓國的國家都實施了緊急措施，例如設定燃料價格上限，甚至關閉學校和企業，以節省能源。

那麼，是什麼導致了這場危機呢？

While attacks on plants both in Iran and throughout the region have played a part, the single biggest factor is a key body of water known as the Strait of Hormuz.

雖然伊朗和該地區各地的襲擊事件都起到了一定作用，但單一最大的因素是已知為荷姆茲海峽的一個關鍵水體。

Each day, oil tank typically carry about one fifth of the world's oil through that strait as they leave the Persian Gulf.

每天，油輪離開波斯灣時，都會載運約五分之一的世界石油通過該海峽。

It's only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, making it easy for Iran to control.

在最窄處，它只有 21 英里寬，這使得伊朗很容易控制。

Since the war began, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively remained closed.

自戰爭開始以來，荷姆茲海峽實際上一直處於關閉狀態。

Essentially part of a pressure campaign, Iran has threatened to attack any ships that pass through it.

基本上，這是施壓行動的一部分，伊朗威脅要攻擊任何通過該海峽的船隻。

This closure has even pushed member countries of the International Energy Agency and consortium of the world's biggest oil producers to release 400 million barrels of oil into the global market to try and offset the impact of the shortage.

這次關閉甚至促使國際能源總署成員國和全球最大石油生產國集團釋出四億桶石油到全球市場，試圖抵銷短缺的影響。

A lot of moving parts with this war and a long history.

這場戰爭牽涉許多環節，歷史也很悠久。

For more context on the conflict in Iran, you can jump back to last Friday's episode for an in depth look.

想了解更多關於伊朗衝突的背景，可以回顧上週五的節目，裡面有深入的探討。

Pop QUIZ hot which of these is not a primary ingredient in houseplant fertilizer?

快問快答：下列哪個不是居家植物肥料的主要成分？

Nitrogen, phosphorus, fluoride or potassium?

If you said fluoride, Way to grow Plants rely on nitrogen for green growth, phosphorus for blooms and roots, and

如果你選氟化物，太棒了！植物依賴氮來促進綠色生長，磷來促進開花和根部生長，以及

Fluoride, on the other hand, can be toxic to most plants.

另一方面，氟化物對大多數植物來說是有毒的。

Anyone ever have trouble keeping plants alive, forgetting to water them?

有人曾經有過植物養不活的經驗嗎？忘記澆水？

Or maybe they're just not in the right spot for the right amount of sun?

或者，也許只是因為陽光照射不足或過多？

Well, what if your plants could talk to you, tell you exactly what they need?

如果你的植物能跟你說話，告訴你它們到底需要什麼，那該怎麼辦？

Students at Spelman College in Atlanta are working to make that possible.

亞特蘭大斯佩爾曼學院的學生們正在努力讓這成為可能。

They're building an AI tool called Planning Plant GPT sensors in the soil track things like humidity, light, temperature and moisture.

他們正在打造一個名為 Planning Plant GPT 的 AI 工具，裡面的感測器可以偵測土壤的濕度、光照、溫度和水分等。

The algorithm analyzes the data and turns it into simple personalized care tips.

演算法會分析數據，並將其轉化為簡單的個人化照護建議。

你的植物就會直接告訴你狀況。

I'm afraid an air trickle of water would be a kindness.

我怕一點點水就能讓它舒緩不少。

The original idea was really rooted in this, this concept of like, would the plant survive?

最初的想法其實是源於這個概念，也就是「植物能存活嗎？」

More likely if it has its own voice and agency.

如果它有自己的聲音和自主權，那可能性就更大了。

The team hopes one day the technology could go beyond houseplants and even help local farms monitor crops.

這個團隊希望有一天這項技術能超越室內盆栽，甚至幫助在地農場監測作物。

Some of the students say they don't know much about plants, so Plant GPT is perfect for them.

有些學生說他們對植物不太瞭解，所以 Plant GPT 對他們來說是完美的。

And it might actually convince them to get plants of their own.

而且這或許真的能說服他們自己去養植物。

For Women's History Month, we've been spotlighting trailblazers who've created positive change in our world.

在婦女歷史月，我們一直在介紹那些為我們的世界帶來正面改變的開創者。

And today, let's learn about Maggie L. Walker.

而今天，讓我們來認識 Maggie L. Walker。

Walker made history as the first Black woman in the United States to charter and lead a bank.

瓦克女士創造歷史，成為美國第一位創辦並領導銀行的非裔美國女性。

She also helped her community make deposits in its own future.

她也幫助她的社區為自己的未來儲蓄。

瓦克在維吉尼亞州的里奇蒙長大。

As a teenager, she joined the independent order of St.

青少年時期，她加入了獨立的聖路加會。

Luke, a black fraternal order formed after the Civil War These organizations helped black communities during segregation by offering things like economic and insurance services when many institutions excluded them.

這是內戰後成立的一個黑人兄弟會組織，在隔離時期，當許多機構都將他們排除在外時，這些組織透過提供經濟和保險等服務來幫助黑人社群。

In 1899, Walker became the group's leader and promoted what she called cooperative economics, encouraging communities to pool their resources together, build their own businesses and support one another financially.

1899年，瓦克女士成為該組織的領導人，並推廣她所謂的合作經濟，鼓勵社群共同匯集資源、建立自己的企業並在財務上互相支持。

In 1903, that vision led to the founding of the St.

1903年，這個願景促成了聖路加便士儲蓄銀行的成立，幫助黑人家庭儲蓄、獲得貸款並支持黑人企業。

Luke Penny Savings bank, helping black families save money, access loans and support black owned businesses.

她的工作幫助將里奇蒙的傑克森沃德變成一個蓬勃發展的黑人創業中心，她的傳承至今仍是社群驅動進步的有力典範。

Her work helped turn Richmond's Jackson Ward into a thriving center of black entrepreneurship and her legacy remains a powerful example of community driven progr.

今天的熱門故事，獲得滿分10分。

Today's story getting a 10 out of 10 is coming in hot.

一架小型飛機在佛羅裡達州朱比特上空失去引擎動力，一位19歲的飛行員只有幾秒鐘的時間採取行動。

A small plane lost engine power over Jupiter, Florida and a 19 year old pilot had just seconds to act.

附近沒有跑道，他將一段高速公路變成臨時跑道，成功地完成了驚人的降落。

With no Runway nearby, he turned to a stretch of highway into a makeshift landing strip, safely pulling off an incredible touchdown.

這是CNN合作電視臺WPTV帶來的這個非凡故事。

Here's CNN affiliate WPTV with this remarkable story.

A rare sight on a stretch of Jupiter Road caught on camera by bystanders.

附近民眾用鏡頭捕捉到朱比特公路一段難得一見的景象。

First time in my life actually crazy thing.

這是我這輩子第一次遇到這麼瘋狂的事。

This cell phone video from drivers along Panic Lane along West Indian Town Road shows the moment 19 year old Nico Bray made a life saving decision not just for his own, but

這段來自Panic Lane沿著West Indian Town Road的駕駛們拍攝的手機影片，顯示了19歲的Nico Bray在關鍵時刻做出了拯救自己、

for his passenger and the bystanders below.

還有他的乘客以及下方旁觀者生命的決定。

Bray, an experienced pilot, says he trained for moments like this.

經驗豐富的飛行員Bray表示，他曾為這種時刻進行訓練。

He was flying over Jupiter just before 2:30 when his plane lost power, forcing him to make a decision he hoped he'd never have to make.

當時他在下午2點半前飛越朱比特，飛機突然失去動力，迫使他做出一個他希望永遠不必做出的決定。

然後我意識到，天啊，這是真的。

Like I actually don't have any power to climb right now.

I started looking at the ground immediately, find a spot to land and once you're in that position you just execute.

我立刻開始看著地面，找個地方降落，一旦你進入那個狀況，就照著做。

Spotting Indiantown Road below, he lowered the plane and saw what could only be described by some as a guardian angel.

看到下方印地安鎮路，他降低飛機，看到了一個有人稱之為守護天使的景象。

He was in a truck and he was slowing people down.

他當時在一輛卡車裡，並且正在讓大家減速。

As a flight instructor while he's trained for emergencies like this, he says facing it in real life is a whole different ballgame.

身為一位飛行教官，雖然他曾接受過類似情況的訓練，但他表示，在現實生活中遇到時，感覺完全不同。

And it was at that moment Bray says the seriousness of what just happened hit him.

就在那一刻，Bray說，剛才發生的事情的嚴重性才讓他意識到。