– 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 … [Read more...] about Stone Carvers Carry on Tradition in Mexico
Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found
– Manuscript – Scientists have discovered fossils that might have belonged to the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. The blue whale holds the current record as the largest creature to live on Earth. But a collection of bones found in Peru might break that record. Researchers recently introduced the whale species in a study in the publication Nature. It is called … [Read more...] about Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found
US Drug Officials Approve RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women
– 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 … [Read more...] about US Drug Officials Approve RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women
Intervene (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The military in Niger overthrew the country's democratically elected president in late July. Intervene Leaders of the military overthrow announced they will prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason. A group of West African economic leaders say they have a standby military force that could … [Read more...] about Intervene (News Words)
Make (One’s) Head Swim (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Swimming is a great way to exercise your whole body. But what does it mean if something makes your head swim? Make (One's) Head Swim Speaker A: I need to print a report for a meeting in five minutes! And the printer is not printing!Speaker B: I can help. First, open drawer #2 and move the papers around. Then check areas … [Read more...] about Make (One’s) Head Swim (Idioms)
English 
日本語