Scientists have found that levels of a now-banned chemical are rising again in Earths atmosphere. The chemical is called CFC-11. It is the second most common kind of CFC, short for chlorofluorocarbon. Chlorofluorocarbons were once widely used in many

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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. Scientists in Australia say they have developed the worlds first blood test to find a deadly skin cancer in its early stages. They say the test could save thousands of lives each year. C

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Earth's Ozone Layer Shows Signs of Recovery 地球臭氧层出现恢复迹象 The new report says the Earths ozone layer is showing signs of recovery. Ozone is a form of oxygen. It is found in the air we breathe and in Earth's atmosphere. The ozone l

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Students Aim for Aviation History with Human-Powered Helicopter Within reach What seemed impossible when William Staruk began his PhD studies at the University of Maryland three years ago, is now within reach. He's part of a 50-member team developing

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Whales, seals and walruses stay warm in chilly water because they have a thick layer of blubber. We humans rely on something like blubberneoprene rubber wet suitsto spend time in cold water. But the thick versions for really icy water are heavy and u

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剑桥雅思11出版后,很多同学都争抢做这本书感受最新的命题趋势。同学们在做剑11 听力的时候发现录音语速的确变快,填空题数量增加。下面网雅思频道就为同学们整理剑11听力中出现的词汇

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