– Manuscript – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says Earth just had its hottest summer ever in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer ends on September 22 this year in the world’s northern half. Last month was the hottest August ever recorded with modern equipment since 1979. It was also the second hottest month ever measured, behind only July 2023. The WMO and the … [記事を読む...] about UN: 今年の夏は記録的な暑さ
Stowaway (ニュースワード)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Brazilian Police recently rescued four Nigerian migrants on a ship in Brazil's port of Vitoria. Stowaway The men survived fourteen days on the cargo ship by hiding on a large piece of steel. After 10 days, they had no food. A shelter worker in Brazil said this was the most dangerous case of stowaways he … [記事を読む...] about Stowaway (ニュースワード)
ガーデナーが洪水に対処する方法
– Manuscript – Water is required for plant life. But what happens when there is too much of a good thing? That has been the case in many parts of the world this summer. Scientists say extreme rainfall happens more often now as storms form in an atmosphere made warmer by climate change. Nick Goltz is head of the UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of … [記事を読む...] about ガーデナーが洪水に対処する方法
メキシコの石彫師、伝統を守り続ける
– Manuscript – On most Sundays, the sound of hammers and other tools hitting stone can be heard in the burial area of ancient Xochiaca. It is a village in the Chimalhuacan area, on Mexico City’s east side. The sounds come from stone carvers who still work on a craft that has been passed down for generations - even after the local source of stone was used up. The … [記事を読む...] about メキシコの石彫師、伝統を守り続ける
米国の医薬品当局、妊婦向けRSVワクチンを承認
– Manuscript – American food and drug officials recently approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women. The drug will inoculate the fetus and provide protection from the dangerous lung disease at birth. RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. RSV cases fill hospitals with wheezing babies every fall and winter. Pfizer’s newly approved vaccine will mean babies can … [記事を読む...] about 米国の医薬品当局、妊婦向けRSVワクチンを承認