– Manuscript – The first private astronaut crew to visit the International Space Station (ISS) has returned safely to Earth. The team flew to the ISS and back on the spaceship Crew Dragon. The SpaceX company vehicle landed as planned in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida on Monday. SpaceX also provided the Falcon 9 rocket that carried the team to orbit. The … [Read more...] about First Private Astronaut Crew Returns to Earth from Space Station
Archives for May 2022
Moderna Seeks COVID Shots for Children under 5
– Manuscript – American drugmaker Moderna is asking U.S. officials to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for the nation's youngest children. Children under 5 are the only group in the United States not yet able to be vaccinated. Families have been waiting a long time to protect their young children, even as people are gathering in higher numbers and wearing fewer face … [Read more...] about Moderna Seeks COVID Shots for Children under 5
Pumped Storage: The World’s Largest Battery?
「原稿」 The United States hydropower industry considers pumped storage the best answer to a question surrounding renewable energy: where to get power when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. But pumped storage faces an unclear future. Even though experts predict growing demand for power storage, the industry’s growth has slowed. What is pumped … [Read more...] about Pumped Storage: The World’s Largest Battery?
Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
– Manuscript – With bright lights on the floor and walls, loud electronic music, and a red shuttlecock flying around, this Malaysian badminton court seems like the set of a science fiction movie. "Shuttle In The Dark" is a place to play badminton in the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It was set up in late 2021 by a company that wanted people to take up the … [Read more...] about Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
Strike at the Heart of Something (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The heart is a very important organ in the body. So, what happens if you strike it? Let's find out Strike at the Heart of Something Speaker A: Jonathan, Bob is not coming to our team meeting.Speaker B: What? It's a team project! We have to work together as a team.Speaker A: I know. And working alone strikes at the heart … [Read more...] about Strike at the Heart of Something (Idioms)
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