– Manuscript – A new study suggests the singing noises made by humpback whales might be a sign of loneliness. Scientists who recorded humpback whale behavior in Australia discovered that fewer whales made the singing noises, also called wailing, as their population grew. “Humpback whale song is loud and travels far in the ocean,” said marine biologist Rebecca Dunlop of … [Read more...] about Study: Humpback Whale Singing Linked to Loneliness
WHO Calls for Removal of Trans Fat in 2023
– Manuscript – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a total ban on what it calls industrially produced trans fatty acids worldwide in 2023. The health organization said the artificially produced form of fat is responsible for half a million early deaths each year. Products containing trans fat are commonly found in baked goods and cooking oils. In 2020, … [Read more...] about WHO Calls for Removal of Trans Fat in 2023
Residential (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A Russian missile strike in mid-January was the deadliest attack on Ukrainian civilians at a single site since the spring of 2022. Residential At least 46 people, including six children died in the attack on a residential center in the southeastern city of Dnipro. The Russian military denies targeting … [Read more...] about Residential (News Words)
Draw the Line (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We all know how to draw a line on paper. But what does it mean to draw a line? Draw the Line Speaker A: I lost power last night. I'm going to lose all my frozen food.Speaker B: Bring it to my house. I have room in my freezer.Speaker A: Great. I have three frozen pizzas and some ice cream.Speaker B: No problem.Speaker A: … [Read more...] about Draw the Line (Idioms)
Child Care Disruptions Continue With ‘Tripledemic’
– Manuscript – For working parents with young children, it seems like the rest of the world has moved on from the pandemic. But COVID-19 and other illnesses continue to cause disruptions in childcare. Such disruptions have severely affected these families' lives. Kathryn Anne Edwards has a 3-year-old son who goes to daycare. He has missed 47 days of childcare in the … [Read more...] about Child Care Disruptions Continue With ‘Tripledemic’
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