– Manuscript – Americans will be able to buy hearing aids later this year without seeing a doctor or receiving a medical examination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of hearing aid devices. They do not require a medical exam or a prescription. The devices will be sold online and in stores. The devices are designed for adults with … [Read more...] about Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor
Robotic Hand Can Be Updated to Meet User’s Needs
– Manuscript – A British company has developed a robotic hand that it says can be updated to perform new actions required by the user. The device, also known as a bionic hand, is designed to work like a human hand. It uses electrical signals from muscles in the upper arm to power motors built into the device. Bionic hands can help users pick up and hold onto things. … [Read more...] about Robotic Hand Can Be Updated to Meet User’s Needs
Recovery of Different Kinds of At-risk Animals Can Raise Conflicts
– Manuscript – Wildlife experts in the United States are struggling with a problem: As some kinds of threatened animals increase in number, they put pressure on other at-risk creatures. Experts say these kinds of situations involve tradeoffs. But they do not necessarily show problems with special protection programs or the U.S. Endangered Species Act. These tradeoffs … [Read more...] about Recovery of Different Kinds of At-risk Animals Can Raise Conflicts
Sink or Swim (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Swimming is a great form of exercise. But what do you think could this means? Sink or Swim Speaker A: How's your new publishing job going, Anna?Speaker B: Don't get me started. I've had no training! I don't know what to do or how to do it.Speaker A: Sounds like you've been left to sink or swim.Speaker B: Yes, Jonathan! … [Read more...] about Sink or Swim (Idioms)
Departure (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In July, Boris Johnson resigned as Britain's Prime Minister. Departure Johnson said he would remain in the role until the Conservative Party elects a new leader. The announcement of his departure came after dozens of lawmakers quit and left him unable to govern. They were protesting actions by Johnson that … [Read more...] about Departure (News Words)
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