– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. A little-known crop in Ethiopia could be the answer to food shortages resulting from climate change. Staple In Ethiopia, enset is a staple food. Scientists say it has the possibility to feed more than 100 million people if grown across Africa. It does not produce fruit but every part of it can be used … [Read more...] about Staple (News Words)
Walk Something Back (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Walking backwards can be dangerous. So, is walking something back something you shouldn't do? Walk Something Back Speaker A: Jonathan, Betsy mistakenly sent her entire office an email saying how much she hated her job. Speaker B: Oh goodness. Did she get fired? Speaker A: Yes, but not before trying to walk back … [Read more...] about Walk Something Back (Idioms)
The Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to America’s Capital
– Manuscript – The National Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating its 110th anniversary. The popular event celebrating U.S.-Japanese ties, is once again being held in person. The most flowers are expected between March 22 and March 25. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is being held Washington, D.C. after two years of restrictions because of COVID-19. "This year, … [Read more...] about The Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to America’s Capital
Scientists Raise Questions about Future Vaccine Strategy
– Manuscript – COVID-19 vaccines are saving lives but they cannot stop new versions of coronavirus from appearing. This has led scientists to ask the following questions: Are more shots needed? Should changes be made to existing shots? Or should new vaccines be developed? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes is infectious disease chief at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. He told The … [Read more...] about Scientists Raise Questions about Future Vaccine Strategy
Asteroid That Killed off Dinosaurs Likely Hit in Spring
– Manuscript – Scientists said recently that fish fossils in the U.S. state of North Dakota are providing a deeper understanding of one of the worst days in the history of life on Earth. On a spring day 66 million years ago, an asteroid 12 kilometers wide hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, leading to an extinction that killed off about three-quarters of Earth's species, … [Read more...] about Asteroid That Killed off Dinosaurs Likely Hit in Spring
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