– Manuscript – Since the middle of the 20th century, humans have had a very strong effect on planet Earth. These effects have included climate change, species loss and pollution. Humanity’s impact has been so strong that scientists say a new geological epoch began then. The scientists call it the Anthropocene epoch. The word comes from the Greek terms for “human” and … [Read more...] about Anthropocene: New Human Epoch
Cancer Treatment Could Get a Vaccine
– Manuscript – The next big development in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. After years of limited success of vaccines to treat cancer, scientists say research has made many advancements. Many doctors predict more vaccines will be out in five years. They are not traditional vaccines that prevent disease. Instead, they are shots to shrink tumors and stop the cancer … [Read more...] about Cancer Treatment Could Get a Vaccine
Fashion (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The Met Gala is an event held every year in New York City to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fashion It is known as "fashion's biggest night out." Famous artists arrive wearing expressive clothing. In addition to raising money for the Met, the event marks the opening of the museum's Costume … [Read more...] about Fashion (News Words)
What Goes Around Comes Around (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! When you throw a boomerang, it comes right back to you. That might help you understand this saying: What Goes Around Comes Around Speaker A: Anna, I brought in muffins. But Bob from accounting ate them all.Speaker B: Well, that explains it.Speaker A: Explains what?Speaker B: Bob is in the hospital with a muffin stuck in … [Read more...] about What Goes Around Comes Around (Idioms)
Gardens Can Suffer From Smoky Air, Too
– Manuscript – Wildfire season has begun in many places around the world. The dangerous smoke wildfires produce can spread far and wide. It blocks sunlight, poisons the air, and damages health of people and other living things. Some of those living things could be the plants in your garden, says gardening expert Jessica Damiano. She writes gardening stories for the … [Read more...] about Gardens Can Suffer From Smoky Air, Too
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