– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Light helps us to see. But what do you think the expression see the light means? See the Light Speaker A: Okay, Dan. I get it now. I understand your obsession. Pickleball is so much fun!Speaker B: I'm glad you've finally seen the light. It is the best sport!Speaker A: It is! It's so easy. You barely have to run, or even … [Read more...] about See the Light (Idioms)
Economists Wonder If Few or Many Will Benefit from AI
– Manuscript – Throughout history, technological progress has brought new wealth but has not always improved people’s lives. Economists now say it is not clear whether artificial intelligence (AI) will help or hurt society. Simon Johnson teaches economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology near Boston. He said AI has a lot of possibilities. But he added, “We are … [Read more...] about Economists Wonder If Few or Many Will Benefit from AI
Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found
– Manuscript – Scientists have discovered fossils that might have belonged to the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. The blue whale holds the current record as the largest creature to live on Earth. But a collection of bones found in Peru might break that record. Researchers recently introduced the whale species in a study in the publication Nature. It is called … [Read more...] about Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found
Intervene (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The military in Niger overthrew the country's democratically elected president in late July. Intervene Leaders of the military overthrow announced they will prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason. A group of West African economic leaders say they have a standby military force that could … [Read more...] about Intervene (News Words)
Study Suggests Links Between Fracking, Health in Children
– Manuscript – Three new studies suggest links between natural gas wells and cases of cancer, asthma and birth problems. Children who lived closer to natural gas wells in heavily-drilled western Pennsylvania were more likely to develop lymphoma, a rare cancer, researchers found. Nearby residents of all ages had an increased chance of severe asthma, a lung disease, and low … [Read more...] about Study Suggests Links Between Fracking, Health in Children
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