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In the News, April 26, 2019
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This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have something on archaeology, health, and science/sport.
In archaeology, we find that the bones of a distant relative of humans, homo luzonensis, have been discovered in a cave in the Philippines.
You can find out more about this interesting story here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/homo-luzonensis-philippines-evolution.html
In health, we discover that there is a possible measles epidemic in our near future. You can read more about this alarming story here:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/25/nearly-170m-under-10s-unvaccinated-against-measles-worldwide
And finally, in science, we learn why there are often disputes between players in sporting events. You can read more about this here:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/apr/24/scientists-find-reason-behind-split-second-sporting-disputes
Worksheet Answers:
- B 2. C 3. A
94 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on August 01, 2024 06:14 (). Last successful fetch was on February 27, 2024 04:57 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 232174247 series 2168125
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have something on archaeology, health, and science/sport.
In archaeology, we find that the bones of a distant relative of humans, homo luzonensis, have been discovered in a cave in the Philippines.
You can find out more about this interesting story here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/homo-luzonensis-philippines-evolution.html
In health, we discover that there is a possible measles epidemic in our near future. You can read more about this alarming story here:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/25/nearly-170m-under-10s-unvaccinated-against-measles-worldwide
And finally, in science, we learn why there are often disputes between players in sporting events. You can read more about this here:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/apr/24/scientists-find-reason-behind-split-second-sporting-disputes
Worksheet Answers:
- B 2. C 3. A
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