– Manuscript – Ludwig van Beethoven has long been considered one of the greatest composers of classical music. Critics say that his final complete musical work, the Ninth Symphony, is possibly his best. The symphony was first performed on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, Austria. Beethoven already had lost his hearing when he was composing the Ninth. He never fully heard the … [Read more...] about How Fast Should Beethoven’s ‘Ninth Symphony’ Be Performed?
Humans, Dolphins Working Together to Fish
– Manuscript – A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins. Stories of people and dolphins working together to catch fish go back thousands of years. But historians and storytellers have told the human side of the story. Until recently, it has been impossible to know how dolphins have benefited from the relationship. Now, sonar and … [Read more...] about Humans, Dolphins Working Together to Fish
More Children Mistakenly Eating Legal Marijuana Food Products
– Manuscript – A study published recently found that the number of children who accidentally ate foods containing the drug marijuana increased over five years. Many areas in the United States have voted to make the drug marijuana legal during that time period. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of children younger than six years old eating foods made with marijuana were … [Read more...] about More Children Mistakenly Eating Legal Marijuana Food Products
Significant (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's New Words. Scientists recently announced major success in their work to copy the energy process that powers the sun. Significant Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory say they have produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to start it. Officials say it is a significant step towards … [Read more...] about Significant (News Words)
Scientists Use Laser to Redirect Lightning Strikes
– Manuscript – Scientists said this week that they used a high-powered laser to change the direction of lightning strikes for the first time. The laser was aimed at the sky atop Mount Santis in northeastern Switzerland. Lightning is a powerful electrical discharge between a cloud and the ground, within a cloud or between clouds. It kills thousands of people and causes … [Read more...] about Scientists Use Laser to Redirect Lightning Strikes
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