– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Pockets are super useful. They can hold things like money. But how does money burn a hole in your pocket? Let's listen. To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Speaker A: Guess what, Anna? I won $500 last week!Speaker B: That's great! Dan, remember to save some of it.Speaker A: I spent it.Speaker B: What? All of it?Speaker A: … [Read more...] about To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket (Idioms)
Waste Pickers Help Fight Climate Change
Along the streets of Malabon in the Philippines, Marilene Capentes pushes a cart every morning except Sundays. The city of Malabon is just north of the capital, Manila. Capentes is a waste picker. She collects bags of separated garbage, placing food waste in one container. This material will be turned into compost at the local recycling facility. The rest of the waste goes … [Read more...] about Waste Pickers Help Fight Climate Change
Scientists Release Improved Version of First Black Hole Image
– Manuscript – Scientists have released a more detailed version of the first image of a black hole. That first image, released four years ago, showed a blurry, round-shaped orange object. Now, researchers have used machine learning methods to create an improved picture. The new image was recently published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The same shape remains as … [Read more...] about Scientists Release Improved Version of First Black Hole Image
Coronation (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A campaign is underway across Britain for bell ringers. Coronation The campaign is called "Ring for the King." The idea is to get people trained as bell ringers in every church in the country for the coronation of King Charles III in May. A coronation is the act of placing a crown on a royal person's … [Read more...] about Coronation (News Words)
Five Apps for Helpful Gardening Information
– Manuscript – There are many apps that use mobile phone cameras and other devices that might surprise gardeners. They can provide expert gardening planning and planting advice. They may help with unwanted insects, diseases and to identify plants and insects. Some apps even use new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality. Jessica Damiano … [Read more...] about Five Apps for Helpful Gardening Information
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