– Manuscript – A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American teacher all have something in common. The three women are credited with describing and naming the condition known as long COVID in early 2020. Almost three years into the pandemic, scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small percentage — including … [Read more...] about Researchers Explore Causes of Long COVID
Congolese Artist Paints Politicians’ Pictures with Plastic Waste
– Manuscript – Near the edges of Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, artist Patrick Cikuru Cirimwami walks knee-deep through a mountain of plastic bottles. He gathers as many as he can carry into a large container. There is no public waste collection in the area. And the waste that goes into Lake Kivu often causes breakdowns in the hydroelectric plant, … [Read more...] about Congolese Artist Paints Politicians’ Pictures with Plastic Waste
Designers Turn to Environment-friendly Materials
– Manuscript – Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment. Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in place of traditional materials for household goods and clothing. Unusual materials Nina Edwards Anker’s sconces and chandeliers look like ancient pieces of … [Read more...] about Designers Turn to Environment-friendly Materials
Set in Stone (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A stone has a very hard surface. To set something into one would not be easy. So what do you think "set in stone" means? Speaker A: Dan, what are you doing this weekend?Speaker B: I might go hiking with a friend. But I'm not totally sure yet.Speaker A: Well, if those plans aren't set in stone, my friend Kristen wants you … [Read more...] about Set in Stone (Idioms)
Climate Concerns Push Scientists to Move Species to New Areas
– Manuscript – Scientists increasingly are aiming to move animals threatened by rising temperatures to new areas where they never lived before in an effort to save them. One example is a project in Hawaii that moved, or relocated, a seabird species from one island to another about 800 kilometers away. Traditionally, scientists have considered the idea of species … [Read more...] about Climate Concerns Push Scientists to Move Species to New Areas
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