– Manuscript – Around the world, people of many backgrounds are taking an interest in mermaids. Mermaids are imaginary sea creatures that are half woman and half fish. The 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid, increased the popularity of mermaids and “merfolk,” the word for imaginary men and women who live under the sea and have fish tails. Today’s merfolk are … [Read more...] about ‘Mermaid’ Subculture Relates to Many Things
Study: Immune Response Caused by COVID May Damage Brain
– Manuscript – A small study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health says the immune response caused by COVID-19 infection may damage the brain’s blood vessels. The reaction could lead to neurological problems known as long COVID. In the study, researchers examined brain changes in nine people who died suddenly after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that … [Read more...] about Study: Immune Response Caused by COVID May Damage Brain
Japanese Researchers Plan to Recreate Earth’s Gravity on Moon
– Manuscript – Japanese researchers have released plans to recreate Earth’s level of gravity on the moon. The effort aims to support plans by the United States and other nations to establish long-term bases for humans on the moon. The low gravity on the moon would affect humans living there in important ways. The American space agency NASA notes that gravity on the … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Plan to Recreate Earth’s Gravity on Moon
5 Planets Align in the Sky in Rare Formation
– Manuscript – The five major planets in our solar system have lined up in a rare formation that sky watchers can see with their own eyes. Astronomers say the formation is expected to remain in the sky through the rest of June. The planets involved are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. They are the brightest planets in the solar system. Seeing two or three … [Read more...] about 5 Planets Align in the Sky in Rare Formation
A Mixed Bag (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We use bags to hold just about everything. So, what might we put in a mixed bag? Let's find out. A Mixed Bag Speaker A: Hey, how was the party at Bernie's last weekend?Speaker B: Well, it was a mixed bag.Speaker A: What do you mean?Speaker B: The people were interesting, but the food was awful. The music was great, but … [Read more...] about A Mixed Bag (Idioms)
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