– Manuscript – Researchers recently offered the most complete examination yet of the history of penguins. Penguins are short-legged flightless seabirds that mainly live in the southern half of the world. The researchers studied the genomes of the 20 living penguin species and subspecies. With more than three quarters of known penguin species no longer existing, the … [Read more...] about New Research Adds to the Story of Penguins
Scientists: Hungry Polar Bears Eating Food Waste to Survive
– Manuscript – Scientists from the U.S. and Canada say Arctic warming is reducing the food supply for polar bears. The animals are forced to look for food at waste sites. That is causing problems for both the bears and humans. A report on the scientists’ findings recently appeared in the publication Oryx. Polar bears normally hunt seals. But a warming climate is … [Read more...] about Scientists: Hungry Polar Bears Eating Food Waste to Survive
Cook the Books (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! I don't know about you, but I love looking through cookbooks and finding new recipes. Cook the Books Are Anna and Jonathan going to tell me about a great new cookbook? Speaker A: What happend to Rita the accountant? Her desk is empty…Speaker B: She was fired! Turns out she was reporting all kinds of false earnings… … [Read more...] about Cook the Books (Idioms)
Martial Law (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In Myanmar, protesters continue to hold demonstrations against military rule of the country. Martial Law Leaders declared martial law in some areas following the deadliest day of protests since the military takeover on February 1st. In all, more than 200 people have been killed by security forces, … [Read more...] about Martial Law (News Words)
New Coronavirus Mutation Raises Concerns in India
– Manuscript – A new mutation of the coronavirus is raising concerns after appearing in India and other nations. Scientists say the mutation is genetically linked to Omicron, an earlier version, or variant, of the coronavirus. The new mutation, called BA.2.75., is being called a “subvariant” of Omicron. Omicron and another coronavirus version, Delta, have spread widely … [Read more...] about New Coronavirus Mutation Raises Concerns in India
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