– Manuscript – Scientists have studied the full genetic information of more than 18,000 cancer samples. They found new information about the patterns of mutations, or changes, that could help doctors provide better treatment. Their study, which appeared recently in the publication Science, is not the first to do such a complete genetic study of cancer samples. But no one … [Read more...] about Study of Cancer Genetics to Help with Targeted Treatment
Demand for Electric Car Batteries Drives Nations to Seek Own Materials
– Manuscript – World demand for batteries to power electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to increase sharply in the coming years. To prepare for this demand, some nations are seeking to increase their own ability to produce the materials needed to make the batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are expected to remain the most widely used technology for EVs in the future. One of … [Read more...] about Demand for Electric Car Batteries Drives Nations to Seek Own Materials
How Recycling Can Help the Growing Electric Vehicle Market
– Manuscript – Major carmakers are looking to expand the production and sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years. They are also seeking new ways to reuse batteries to cut costs and protect the environment. Lithium-ion batteries are used to power most EVs. Manufacturers guarantee their batteries for eight to 10 years. Currently, few batteries are recycled, … [Read more...] about How Recycling Can Help the Growing Electric Vehicle Market
Still Waters Run Deep (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! In nature, water can be violent and rough. Or it can be still and calm. So, what could this mean? Still Waters Run Deep Speaker A: Anna, I'm throwing a party and you and Ashley are invited! Oh, and Douglas too.Speaker B: Douglas? You mean the guy in IT who never talks to anyone? He's so quiet.Speaker A: Maybe he's just … [Read more...] about Still Waters Run Deep (Idioms)
Duress (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. A Belarusian political opposition journalist was arrested after being taken from a passenger plane that was forced to land in Minsk, Belarus. Duress The flight landed in Belarus because of a reported bomb threat. But no bomb was found. In a video released hours later, activist Raman Pratasevich admitted … [Read more...] about Duress (News Words)
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