– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A fire hose releases huge amounts of water to help put out fires. So, why would someone be drinking from a fire hose? Speaker A: So, how has work training been going, Dan?Speaker B: I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose. Ten hours every single day, is a lot.Speaker A: Wow. Things sure are different from when I started. … [Read more...] about Drinking from a Fire Hose (Idioms)
Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits, Study Suggests
– Manuscript – The world is full of tea drinkers. For many, they simply enjoy the taste. But new research suggests tea might help those who drink it live longer than those who do not. Tea is known to contain helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. Past studies in China and Japan, where green tea is popular, have suggested several health benefits. Now, scientists … [Read more...] about Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits, Study Suggests
Rigorous (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. American President Joe Biden has raised the nation's limit on refugee admissions from 15,000 to 62,500. Rigorous The White House recently released a statement, which said in part: We are going to work hard to complete the rigorous screening process for those refugees already waiting for admissions. In … [Read more...] about Rigorous (News Words)
Artificial Intelligence Tool Aims to Identify, Predict Smells
– Manuscript – American researchers have created a technology tool that aims to identify and re-create different smells. The system is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The tool was developed and tested by researchers at Google, universities and the Monell Chemical Senses Center. The team recently released results of their method and described the process in an … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence Tool Aims to Identify, Predict Smells
Palestinian Man Discovers Ancient Art in Gaza
– Manuscript – A Palestinian man in Gaza has discovered one of the greatest historical treasures ever found in the area, experts say. Archaeologists and other researchers are excited about the find: a mosaic floor. A mosaic is a surface made with small pieces of colored glass or stone, sometimes creating a picture of something. But the discovery is also leading people … [Read more...] about Palestinian Man Discovers Ancient Art in Gaza