– Manuscript – Henk Schiffmacher is a famous Dutch tattoo artist. That means he draws pictures in permanent ink on people’s skin. Recently, he created the design of an elephant on Lilian Rachmaran’s back. “Highbrow to lowbrow” is how the artist described his latest project. The project involves “inking” artwork by Rembrandt van Rijn onto the skin of visitors to the … [Read more...] about Artist Puts Work of Famous Dutch Painter on People’s Skin
Tips for Growing Herbs, No Garden Necessary
– Manuscript – Herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You do not even need a garden. Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, cilantro, lemon balm, oregano and mint will grow well in containers. In fact, mints should only be grown in containers, unless you do not mind a garden takeover. Mint … [Read more...] about Tips for Growing Herbs, No Garden Necessary
Green Thumb (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is your thumb. But what could it possibly mean if you have a green thumb? Green Thumb Speaker A: Dan, thanks for taking care of my office plant while I was away.Speaker B: Oh, about that? I might have overwatered it or underwatered it.Speaker A: Well, I haven't been to my desk yet. But I'm sure it's fine.Speaker B: … [Read more...] about Green Thumb (Idioms)
All Elements for Life Found on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
– Manuscript – An international team of scientists says it has found high levels of phosphorus in ice from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Phosphorus is a necessary element for many biological processes on Earth. The researchers said the ice crystals shot out from an ocean beneath the moon’s surface. The discovery came from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. … [Read more...] about All Elements for Life Found on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
Experts: El Niño Event Could Dry Asia, Increase Rain in US
– Manuscript – Some weather experts are predicting hot, dry weather in Asia, while the United States is expected to receive heavier rainfall. The predictions are linked to the effects of a warm Pacific Ocean current known as El Niño that is expected to develop in the coming months. El Niño is a warming of surface water temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific … [Read more...] about Experts: El Niño Event Could Dry Asia, Increase Rain in US
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