Tag Archive: science & technology

Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves

wolves

©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would feel like to see a real wolf up close? How do you feel when you hear about animals going extinct? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossil /FOS-uhl/ [noun] – the preserved remains or traces of ancient animals, plants, or other organisms Scientists discovered fossils of a giant sea turtle in a cave in Mexico. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an early stage of development in animals or humans before birth Doctors monitored the growth of mouse embryos in a special container….
Read more

Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves

wolves

©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a wolf in a zoo or movie? Do you think science can help bring back animals from the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago; in the near past A new planet was recently discovered by astronomers using a powerful telescope. weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a certain weight The baby elephants weigh around 200 pounds each. birth /burth/ [noun] – the act of being born or the beginning of something The birth…
Read more

Scientists develop genetically engineered wolves in U.S. using DNA of extinct dire wolves

wolves

©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to The new robot is designed to resemble a human child to make it more approachable in classrooms. surrogate /SUR-uh-geyt/ [noun] – a female animal (in this case, a dog) that carries and gives birth to offspring for another individual or species The surrogate gave birth to healthy puppies. improbable /im-PROB-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to happen or be true It’s improbable that the small startup will outperform the tech giant in just one year. superficial /soo-per-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – only concerned with…
Read more

Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future

Brix-News (9)

©NSF’s NoirLab via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any forces in the universe that might change over time? What do you know about dark energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size, number, or importance The expansion of the city has led to more jobs. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to bring up or cause something to be discussed or considered The new evidence has raised concerns about the safety of the building. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] – to make something weaker or less…
Read more

Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future

Brix-News (9)

©NSF’s NoirLab via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – not explained or understood; difficult to understand or explain The disappearance of the plane remains mysterious, with no clues found. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening regularly or all the time; never changing The constant noise from the traffic was bothering everyone in the office. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – having a strong influence or effect; very deep The book had a profound effect on my view of life. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible future effect or result of an action or decision The new law has serious implications…
Read more

Scientists question dark energy’s stability, raising new theories about the universe’s future

Brix-News (9)

©NSF’s NoirLab via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are there forces in the universe that might change over time? Do you know what dark energy is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 make up /meyk-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to combine together to form something The team makes up a group of skilled players. nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, but not quite She nearly won the race. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] – a thought or suggestion about what to do I have an idea for the project. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a feeling of certainty…
Read more

Philadelphia Zoo celebrates historic birth of four Galapagos Tortoises

Brix-News (8)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genetically /juh-NEH-tuh-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to genes or heredity The researchers studied the tortoises’ genetically diverse traits to understand their survival chances. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions The tortoises’ survival depends on the zoo’s efforts to protect their natural habitat. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources The zoo’s conservation programs help endangered animals thrive in safe environments. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance or attention to something The guide will emphasize the importance…
Read more

Philadelphia Zoo celebrates historic birth of four Galapagos Tortoises

Brix-News (8)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Is it important to take care of animals in zoos? Are endangered species important to know about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 birth /burth/ [noun] – the process of being born or the beginning of life The birth of the tortoises was a special moment. tortoise /TAWR-tuhs/ [noun] – a slow-moving land animal with a hard shell that protects it The tortoise walked slowly across the field. public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – ordinary people or the community at large The public can visit the zoo anytime. event /ih-VENT/ [noun]…
Read more