– Manuscript – Researchers around the world are trying to find out how much and where COVID-19 is spreading in the wild. For researcher Todd Kautz and his team that means giving COVID tests to animals like bears, moose, deer and wolves. They are doing their research on a Native American reservation in the north woods of Grand Portage, Minnesota, close to … [Read more...] about COVID Fight Moves to the Wild
Staple (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. A little-known crop in Ethiopia could be the answer to food shortages resulting from climate change. Staple In Ethiopia, enset is a staple food. Scientists say it has the possibility to feed more than 100 million people if grown across Africa. It does not produce fruit but every part of it can be used … [Read more...] about Staple (News Words)
Israeli Company to Measure Brain Activity on Space Mission to ISS
– Manuscript – An Israeli company will test its equipment on astronauts in space expected next week during a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The company Brain.Space has been developing methods to study brain activity for four years. The company said on Monday that three astronauts on the planned private space firm Axiom Space’s mission to the … [Read more...] about Israeli Company to Measure Brain Activity on Space Mission to ISS
Walk Something Back (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Walking backwards can be dangerous. So, is walking something back something you shouldn't do? Walk Something Back Speaker A: Jonathan, Betsy mistakenly sent her entire office an email saying how much she hated her job. Speaker B: Oh goodness. Did she get fired? Speaker A: Yes, but not before trying to walk back … [Read more...] about Walk Something Back (Idioms)
Cherish (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Mumbai, India is a heavily developed city. But activists there are finding tiny plots of land to grow food. Cherish The Turning Tide group builds what it calls "food forests." The group plants trees that clean the air, provide fruit and a green space to enjoy. Jasmine Bagri said people should cherish these … [Read more...] about Cherish (News Words)