– 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)
See the Light (イディオム)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Light helps us to see. But what do you think the expression see the light means? See the Light Speaker A: Okay, Dan. I get it now. I understand your obsession. Pickleball is so much fun!Speaker B: I'm glad you've finally seen the light. It is the best sport!Speaker A: It is! It's so easy. You barely have to run, or even … [記事を読む...] about See the Light (イディオム)
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
経済学者、AIから恩恵を受けるのは少数か多数か
– Manuscript – Throughout history, technological progress has brought new wealth but has not always improved people’s lives. Economists now say it is not clear whether artificial intelligence (AI) will help or hurt society. Simon Johnson teaches economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology near Boston. He said AI has a lot of possibilities. But he added, “We are … [記事を読む...] about 経済学者、AIから恩恵を受けるのは少数か多数か
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