– Manuscript – ‘Oumuamua is the first object found visiting our solar system from another solar system. It is a comet that was first discovered in 2017. Scientists observed the comet accelerate in an unusual way as it moved away from the sun. Scientists have offered different theories for this unexpected behavior. Among the theories is the idea that the object is an alien … [Read more...] about Scientists Explain Unusual Motion of Comet from Another Solar System
Speculate (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. North Korea recently held major military events to mark the 75th anniversary of its army. Speculate The secretive leader Kim Jong Un attended a military parade with his daughter that showed off the country's nuclear missiles. Her presence caused some to speculate that she may be in line for a leadership … [Read more...] about Speculate (News Words)
Start from Scratch (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you make a meal from scratch, you make it all yourself, with basic and fresh foods. But what does start from scratch mean? Start from Scratch Speaker A: My design for our new office is done!Speaker B: Oh, did you hear? We don't have the money for a new kitchen.Speaker A: No problem, that is easy to fix.Speaker B: Oh, … [Read more...] about Start from Scratch (Idioms)
Microsoft’s AI Search Tech Produces Hostile, Insulting Results
– Manuscript – Some users of Microsoft’s new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search tool have said it produced hostile and insulting results. Microsoft recently announced plans to add a new chatbot tool to its Bing search engine and Edge web browser. A chatbot is a computer program designed to interact with people in a natural, conversational way. Microsoft’s … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s AI Search Tech Produces Hostile, Insulting Results
Mafia (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Italian police recently arrested its most-wanted organized crime leader after chasing him for 30 years. Mafia Matteo Denaro was captured at a medical center while seeking treatment. He was the top boss of the Sicilian Mafia and faces years in prison for many murders. The Mafia is an organized group of … [Read more...] about Mafia (News Words)
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