– Manuscript – The Mona Lisa is the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting of a woman with a mysterious smile. This week, the painting gave up a secret. Scientists used X-rays to examine the chemical structure of an extremely small part of the more than 500-year-old painting. The researchers discovered a technique Leonardo used in the work. A team in France and Britain … [Read more...] about Scientists Learn Another ‘Mona Lisa’ Secret
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Scientists Study Long-lasting Ancient Structures
– Manuscript – Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman engineers built thick concrete sea barriers, for example. Mayan builders created sculptures to their gods, and Chinese builders raised walls against invaders. But there are many recent structures that are already starting to fail. The … [Read more...] about Scientists Study Long-lasting Ancient Structures
FDA Health Advisors Vote Against ALS Treatment
– Manuscript – United States health advisers voted against an experimental treatment for ALS disease last week. The vote came after years of efforts by ALS patients and their families in support of the unproven medical treatment. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Patients with ALS slowly lose the ability to control muscle … [Read more...] about FDA Health Advisors Vote Against ALS Treatment
Defendant (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In August, a court in Georgia charged former U.S. President Donald Trump and others with crimes against the state. Defendant Booking photographs show 19 defendants, including Trump, charged with trying to reverse the 2020 presidential election result in Georgia. It is the first booking photograph of an … [Read more...] about Defendant (News Words)
Pick Up the Slack (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! "Slack" describe the part of a rope that's not tight and hangs loosely. But why would someone need to pick up the slack? Pick Up the Slack Speaker A: Okay, how many scripts do we have for the new program?Speaker B: Let's see. I count… two!Speaker A: Two? But Martha promised she would write ten.Speaker B: Oh, well, we're … [Read more...] about Pick Up the Slack (Idioms)
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