– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. For the very first time, a crew from the American space agency, NASA, saw the spacecraft that will take them to the moon. Robust The astronauts' visit to the Orion spacecraft was in preparation for the Artemis II mission in late 2024. Commander Reid Wiseman described the spacecraft as robust. Robust … [Read more...] about Robust (News Words)
Forgive and Forget (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Have you ever stayed mad at someone for a long time? This idiom might help you. Forgive and Forget Speaker A: I still cannot believe Bob stopped our work barbecue this year. All because we forgot some silly permit.Speaker B: Anna, it's been months. It's time to forgive and forget. There's always next year.Speaker A: … [Read more...] about Forgive and Forget (Idioms)
Strange-looking Tomato Can Still Be Tasty
– Manuscript – This is the time of year when many gardeners are harvesting tomatoes. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently reported about the many pictures of strangely shaped tomatoes sent to her from fans of her gardening advice. She said people sometimes question if the tomatoes are okay to eat. The good news, Damiano said, is that there is nothing … [Read more...] about Strange-looking Tomato Can Still Be Tasty
Study: Earth Outside ‘Safe Operating Space for Humanity’
– Manuscript – A new study from international researchers says that Earth is outside of its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine measures of its health. The study added that two of the remaining three measures are moving in the wrong direction. The international scientists published the study in Science Advances. They said Earth’s climate, biodiversity, … [Read more...] about Study: Earth Outside ‘Safe Operating Space for Humanity’
Abandoned Village Is a Reminder of Fast-changing UAE
– Manuscript – About an hour’s drive from the tall buildings of Dubai is an empty village in the sands of the United Arab Emirates. It stands as a reminder of how fast the Middle Eastern country is changing. Built in the 1970s, the village of al-Ghuraifa was left empty twenty years later. Oil wealth has turned the UAE, home to the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, into an … [Read more...] about Abandoned Village Is a Reminder of Fast-changing UAE
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