– Manuscript – Scientists in Peru have discovered the skull of an ancestor of modern-day whales. The fossilized skull is believed to be about 36 million years old. Researchers say the discovery suggests that the animal lived in an ocean that once covered Peru’s southern Ocucaje desert. The scientists reported the skull was in good condition when dug up last year. It … [Read more...] about Scientists in Peru Discover a Huge Whale Ancestor
Climate Change Produces More Pollen, Longer Allergy Season
– Manuscript – Scientists at the University of Michigan say you are right if you think allergy season is getting worse and lasting longer. Climate change makes trees and plants produce more pollen, and start earlier. The bad news is that it will continue to get worse. The Michigan researchers say allergy season in the United States used to start around the middle of … [Read more...] about Climate Change Produces More Pollen, Longer Allergy Season
Love is Blind (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you have ever been in love, you know it can affect you in many ways. Sometimes you can't even eat or sleep. Love is Blind Speaker A: Okay, yesterday I had dinner with Josh and his new girlfriend.Speaker B: Um… what did you think?Speaker A: She is really rude! She actually yelled at the waiter in the restaurant for … [Read more...] about Love is Blind (Idioms)
Overwhelmed (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In parts of India, a second wave of coronavirus infections is causing the health system to fail. Overwhelmed The capital city of Delhi has the highest daily cases of infections. Hospital beds are full. Medicines and oxygen are in short supply. Burial places are running out of space. Aid from other nations … [Read more...] about Overwhelmed (News Words)
Help with Buying Young Garden Plants in the Spring
– Manuscript – Many gardeners do not begin to grow their plants from seeds. Instead, they buy young plants, also called seedling or “starts.” These are plants that are grown in a nursery: a place where plants are grown and sold. Many gardeners buy seedlings in containers for their gardens. Most nursery seedlings are either plants that last for one growing season or … [Read more...] about Help with Buying Young Garden Plants in the Spring
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