– Manuscript – “Leaf-peepers” are tourists who visit the countryside in the northeastern United States each autumn. “Peeper” means looker, someone who looks. The leaf-peepers travel to see the seasonal changes to the trees. Their leaves turn color from green to deep red, bright yellow and rich orange before finally falling to the ground. Many leaf-peepers head to … [Read more...] about Vermont Town Closes Roads Due to Autumn ‘Leaf-peepers’
Is Green Hydrogen a Truly Clean Burning Fuel?
– Manuscript – Green hydrogen has been presented around the world as a clean energy solution. But is this fuel truly clean burning? And what does it take to produce it? What is hydrogen? Hydrogen is the lightest chemical element. It has no color, taste, or smell, and can combine with oxygen to form water. What is green hydrogen? To be considered green hydrogen, … [Read more...] about Is Green Hydrogen a Truly Clean Burning Fuel?
Study: Whole Genome Testing Finds Diseases Better in Children
– Manuscript – Brynn Schulte nearly died two times when she was a baby. At one point she needed emergency surgery for bleeding in her brain. No one knew what was wrong. Then, a test that looked at her full genetic details found a rare bleeding disorder. Catching the disorder early saved her life. “You have this hopeless feeling when you don’t really know what’s going … [Read more...] about Study: Whole Genome Testing Finds Diseases Better in Children
Rampant (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In early Septmeber, sever flooding destroyed much of the Libyan city of Derna. Rampant Heavy rains from a powerful storm burst two dams in the Mediterranean city causing rampant death and destruction. Multistory buildings were suddenly swept away with families inside. Officials say thousands have died with … [Read more...] about Rampant (News Words)
Get on Board (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! When we get on board a plane, train, or boat, we physically get on the vehicle. But to get on board has another meaning too. Get on Board Speaker A: Hey, Anna. I thought of a great new idea for work.Speaker B: Dan, please. Work is busy enough. No more ideas!Speaker A: Oh, you'll get on board with this idea.Speaker B: … [Read more...] about Get on Board (Idioms)
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