– Manuscript – A British company has developed a robotic hand that it says can be updated to perform new actions required by the user. The device, also known as a bionic hand, is designed to work like a human hand. It uses electrical signals from muscles in the upper arm to power motors built into the device. Bionic hands can help users pick up and hold onto things. … [Read more...] about Robotic Hand Can Be Updated to Meet User’s Needs
Pinball Machine Museum Holds Over 150 Machines
– Manuscript – The Silverball Retro Arcade is near the boardwalk or seaside walking path in the coastal town of Asbury Park, in the state of New Jersey. It houses more than 150 working pinball machines. Pinball is an arcade game in which small metal balls shoot down the machine, hitting targets in order to earn points. The Silverball Retro Arcade is also a museum. Some of … [Read more...] about Pinball Machine Museum Holds Over 150 Machines
Recovery of Different Kinds of At-risk Animals Can Raise Conflicts
– Manuscript – Wildlife experts in the United States are struggling with a problem: As some kinds of threatened animals increase in number, they put pressure on other at-risk creatures. Experts say these kinds of situations involve tradeoffs. But they do not necessarily show problems with special protection programs or the U.S. Endangered Species Act. These tradeoffs … [Read more...] about Recovery of Different Kinds of At-risk Animals Can Raise Conflicts
$20,000 for a Trash Can in San Francisco
– Manuscript – Officials in San Francisco are asking the public to help choose a waste container among several models proposed for mass deployment in the California city. It is proving to be a costly project. One of the trash cans under consideration cost more than $20,000 and took four years to make. San Francisco began its search for the perfect public trash can in … [Read more...] about $20,000 for a Trash Can in San Francisco
Sink or Swim (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Swimming is a great form of exercise. But what do you think could this means? Sink or Swim Speaker A: How's your new publishing job going, Anna?Speaker B: Don't get me started. I've had no training! I don't know what to do or how to do it.Speaker A: Sounds like you've been left to sink or swim.Speaker B: Yes, Jonathan! … [Read more...] about Sink or Swim (Idioms)