– Manuscript – Scientists say they have successfully used a quantum computer to “teleport” messages between two simulated black holes. Quantum computing uses elements of quantum physics to complete operations too complex for traditional computers. Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the level of atoms, or smaller. Researchers recently announced they … [Read more...] about Scientists Use Quantum Computer for Teleportation Experiment
Study: Blue Whales Swallow 10 Million Microplastic Pieces a Day
– Manuscript – Researchers have estimated that blue whales take in about 10 million pieces of microplastics each day. Microplastics are particles of plastic debris that are less than 5 millimeters long. They come from the breakdown of many kinds of plastic products and industrial waste. Particle levels have been building up in the world’s oceans for many years. The … [Read more...] about Study: Blue Whales Swallow 10 Million Microplastic Pieces a Day
Doozy (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A "daisy" is a kind of flower. But what do you think a "doozy" is? Doozy Speaker A: Wow, Dan. That is a big book!Speaker B: It's called War and Peace. I'm reading it for my book club. It's over 1,000 pages.Speaker A: Whoa. That is a doozy of a read! Does it at least have pictures?Speaker B: Not one! And carrying it … [Read more...] about Doozy (Idioms)
Prototype (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. At the Tesla "AI Day" last month, company founder Elon Musk showed off the latest version of a humanoid robot. Prototype The type of robot, called Optimus, is in development at the electric car company Tesla. A prototype will begin testing by carrying car parts around the Tesla factory. A prototype … [Read more...] about Prototype (News Words)
Antibody Drug Tested as New Tool against Malaria
– Manuscript – A new study carried out in the West African nation of Mali found that an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months. The one-dose drug is the latest possible treatment for the disease spread by mosquitos. Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million. They were mainly children under the age of … [Read more...] about Antibody Drug Tested as New Tool against Malaria
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