– Manuscript – Fig trees are native to Europe around the Mediterranean Sea, Asia and Africa, but they can grow in much cooler climates. Once mature, fig trees can accept temperatures even a few degrees below freezing. Some kinds of fig trees do better in such environments than others. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently wrote about caring for fig … [Read more...] about Fig Trees Can Survive Cold Weather
Study: Tonga Volcano Blasted Particles and Water High into Atmosphere
– Manuscript – New research shows that the Tonga volcano sent large amounts of particles and water vapor into the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. Scientists used satellite equipment to measure the plume created by the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano. The blast, or eruption, of the volcano happened in January in the South Pacific near the island nation of … [Read more...] about Study: Tonga Volcano Blasted Particles and Water High into Atmosphere
Indian City Expands Facial Recognition Technology to Fight Crime
– Manuscript – Officials in the Indian city of Hyderabad say police there depend on facial recognition technology to fight crime. Hyderabad is the capital of India’s south-central state of Telangana. In 2013, Islamic terrorists exploded bombs at a market there, killing 19 people and wounding more than 100 others. The city hurried to establish a network of surveillance … [Read more...] about Indian City Expands Facial Recognition Technology to Fight Crime
Bag of Tricks (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Magicians perform tricks. But what can you do with a whole bag of them? Speaker A: I have a date tonight.Speaker B: Wow! What are you going to do?Speaker A: I thought we'd start at a karaoke club and then go bowling. And if it's still going well, ice skating.Speaker B: Wow, Dan. Should you be using up your whole bag of … [Read more...] about Bag of Tricks (Idioms)
Livelihood (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A material made from fish skin is helping to support families in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Livelihood Controlled fishing methods have increased the population of the giant pirarucu. The fish skin is sold to companies to make products like women's bags. Those sales help provide a livelihood to hundreds of … [Read more...] about Livelihood (News Words)
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