– Manuscript – A Ghanaian man who once made jewelry from glass beads is now using old glass to make new art. He hopes to reduce glass waste and help the environment in his country. If glass artist Michael Tetteh can earn some money doing it, he will be happy, too. Tetteh learned the art of glass blowing during a visit to Europe in 2012. He went to see people who … [Read more...] about Ghanaian Artist Turns Glass Waste into Art
Researchers Explore Improvements to COVID Vaccines
– Manuscript – Drug companies are testing new methods to improve the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, using combination shots or nasal drops. They hope the continued research will help strengthen resistance to a continuously changing coronavirus. Original vaccines and “bivalent” vaccines The first COVID-19 vaccines remain protective against serious sickness, … [Read more...] about Researchers Explore Improvements to COVID Vaccines
First Private Astronaut Crew Returns to Earth from Space Station
– 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
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?
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)