During the past few years, scientists the world over have suddenly found themselves productively engaged in a task they once spent their lives avoiding writing, but particularly letter writing.

During the past few years, scientists the world over have suddenly found themselves productively engaged in a task they once spent their lives avoiding writing, but particularly letter writing.

在过去几年间，世界各地的科学家突然发现他们自己正卓有成效地从事一项工作——书写。而过去他们曾竭力避免写作，特别是写信。