– Manuscript – Earth Day is April 22. Every year, people around the world observe the day by helping to care for the environment. They carry out all kinds of activities in an effort to better the planet’s health. One way to support this goal is to grow plants native to your area. This helps wildlife like birds and insects that evolved alongside native plants. For many of … [Read more...] about Plant Native Plants to Support Local Environment, Wildlife
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Fatal (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Huge anti-government demonstrations continue in Sri Lanka, which is in a deepening economic crisis. Fatal The economic downfall is causing losses of electricity, rising costs, and a shortaage of fuel and medicines. The government is under pressure to resign. In the first fatal clash with protesters, police … [Read more...] about Fatal (News Words)
Scientists Discover a New Kind of Star Explosion
– Manuscript – Scientists who study stars have detected a previously unknown kind of event called a micronova. The event involves thermonuclear explosions that take place on a star called a white dwarf. The explosions happen because the white dwarf’s gravity has pulled material from a companion star. Astronomers said recently that a micronova is by far the least … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover a New Kind of Star Explosion
Ancient Altar Rediscovered at Jerusalem’s Church
「原稿」 Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre is believed to be the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. It is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. Pressed against a wall of the church is a stone that contains writings and marks created by centuries of pilgrims. But the 2.5 x 1.5 meter stone turned out to be far more important when its other side was uncovered … [Read more...] about Ancient Altar Rediscovered at Jerusalem’s Church
After Wildfires, Burned Trees Could Hurt Water Supplies
– Manuscript – Climate change is fueling the spread of wildfires across the Western United States, scientists say. Researchers want to know how the fires might affect water supplies in the area. Communities often depend on melting snow in the spring as their water supply during dryer months. Studies show that snow in a burned forest melts up to several weeks earlier … [Read more...] about After Wildfires, Burned Trees Could Hurt Water Supplies
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