– Manuscript – Scientists have discovered one of the largest turtles on record. The turtle, about the size of a small car, lived in Europe 83 million years ago. Researchers recently described remains discovered in northeastern Spain. The remains belonged to a turtle named Leviathanochelys aenigmatica. It was about 3.7 meters long. It lived during the Cretaceous Period - … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Ancient Turtle as Big as a Car
Archives for December 2022
Antibody Drug Tested as New Tool against Malaria
– Manuscript – A new study carried out in the West African nation of Mali found that an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months. The one-dose drug is the latest possible treatment for the disease spread by mosquitos. Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million. They were mainly children under the age of … [Read more...] about Antibody Drug Tested as New Tool against Malaria
New Zealand Looks to Reduce Gas Emission from Farm Animals
– Manuscript – Scientists in New Zealand are looking for a way to stop cows from burping. A burp is when an animal releases gas from its digestive system through its throat. To some, a cow burp might seem like a small thing. But in New Zealand, cows outnumber people two to one. There are only five million people in New Zealand. The nation is home to 10 million cows and … [Read more...] about New Zealand Looks to Reduce Gas Emission from Farm Animals
KPOP Musical Comes to Broadway in New York City
– Manuscript – The storylines are familiar to theatergoers on Broadway: a singer and her guide; a newcomer trying to find his place; and young women chasing their dreams. But no musical has ever sounded like this. Over the weekend, Korean pop music arrived on Broadway as KPOP opened at the Circle in The Square in New York City. The musical is a story of Korean pop, … [Read more...] about KPOP Musical Comes to Broadway in New York City
Touch and Go (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Touch is one of our five senses. So, what might "touch-and-go" mean? Speaker A: I just heard from Ashley that you lost your pet. I'm so sorry.Speaker B: Thanks, Dan. Things were touch and go for a while. But finally, I found Rocky.Speaker A: It's a rock?Speaker B: It's Rocky-- my pet rock. We go way back, … [Read more...] about Touch and Go (Idioms)
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