「原稿」 The United States hydropower industry considers pumped storage the best answer to a question surrounding renewable energy: where to get power when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. But pumped storage faces an unclear future. Even though experts predict growing demand for power storage, the industry’s growth has slowed. What is pumped … [Read more...] about Pumped Storage: The World’s Largest Battery?
Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
– Manuscript – With bright lights on the floor and walls, loud electronic music, and a red shuttlecock flying around, this Malaysian badminton court seems like the set of a science fiction movie. "Shuttle In The Dark" is a place to play badminton in the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It was set up in late 2021 by a company that wanted people to take up the … [Read more...] about Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
Strike at the Heart of Something (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The heart is a very important organ in the body. So, what happens if you strike it? Let's find out Strike at the Heart of Something Speaker A: Jonathan, Bob is not coming to our team meeting.Speaker B: What? It's a team project! We have to work together as a team.Speaker A: I know. And working alone strikes at the heart … [Read more...] about Strike at the Heart of Something (Idioms)
Plant Native Plants to Support Local Environment, Wildlife
– Manuscript – Earth Day is April 22. Every year, people around the world observe the day by helping to care for the environment. They carry out all kinds of activities in an effort to better the planet’s health. One way to support this goal is to grow plants native to your area. This helps wildlife like birds and insects that evolved alongside native plants. For many of … [Read more...] about Plant Native Plants to Support Local Environment, Wildlife
Fatal (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Huge anti-government demonstrations continue in Sri Lanka, which is in a deepening economic crisis. Fatal The economic downfall is causing losses of electricity, rising costs, and a shortaage of fuel and medicines. The government is under pressure to resign. In the first fatal clash with protesters, police … [Read more...] about Fatal (News Words)