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Can Jupiter's moons support life? | August 21, 2024
keep an ear out to see if ...
a lengthy standing ovation
I gave my best to you
take to the street to protest ...
call for ceasefire
leak operation
news outlet(s
didn't succeed in their attempts
calling the claims unsubstantiated
->> substantiate 実体化する, 具体化する
Jupiter 木星
the largest moon in our solar system, Ganymede, which is larger than the planet Mercury.
sending probes to peruse them
these celestial bodies support life
explorer spacecraft
double gravity assist maneuver
slingshot towards a Venus fly by
scope out Jupiter and its moons
scope out
To make a preliminary investigation, inspection, or analysis of something.
earthlings 地球人, 人間
a swirl of gases
condense into a smoldering ocean of hydrogen at its core
desen't fuse hydrogen atoms into helium to create enegy and heat
tip scientists off that there might be an ocean beneath
tip off
to give someone a valuable piece of news about someone or something.
microbial life once formed there
was seemengly ubiquitous on social media
pommel horse
propelling ... to its first
a little bit nerdy
swivels around
I made up to this point
really quirky dude
most endearing way
fair warning
Let me know when you`re ready to go.
The crowd is ready to erupt in cheer.
On your marks
T-Rex
pterodactyls 翼竜（よくりゅう）
ubiquitous
Examining An Earthquake Warning System | August 20, 2024
dap up your teacher
located in the Pacific Ocean
once in a century megaquake
prompt .... to react
meteorologist(s
first of its kind
most dangerous fault
stockpile supplies 備蓄品
advisories
remains on high alert
prepping for any potential
if they see clues that an earthquake may be on the horizon
a seismologist [ˌsaɪzˈmɑləʤəst]
that's not warranted but you want people not go on their merry ways
go on (one's) merry way
To continue with one's current course of action without regard for potential repercussions or issues.
To leave some place, often without regard for those one leaves behind.
Japan is no stranger to strong earthquakes
located in the ring of fire => 環太平洋火山帯
an earthquake prone country
it's been dreading the big one for years
there's now an increased risk of it happening
measuring eight or highter in magnitude
causing trillions in damage
downplayed any immediate danger
with known secrecy and willful isolation form the rest of the world
got a rare window into that secretive hermit kingdom
stumbled upon something he vever expected
bizarre dreams
go viral
racking up alomost two million views in less than two months
spectrum
stuff book?
most decorated female ...
of all time
what are some of the things that maybe you take for granted, that you do or have done over the years that other people might find fascinationg?
quirky
definitely sacrificed some hours of sleep ...
What would your spirit animal be to describe the aura of
porpus
palisades porpouses
that's my go-to answer
sooner than later
A railroad shutdown in Canada | August 23, 2024
they handle goods that are transported in bulk across the U.S.-Canadian border.
keep things running efficiently.
If the shutdown drags on, it could mess with several U.S. industries, including
they could face
fertilizer shortages
a labor dispute
Teamsters
negotiate a fair contract, but they feel the railroad company`s demands would cut into rest time, therefore increasing safety risks.
*stalemate- A situation in which further action is blocked; a deadlock.
Abbreviated ZWL,
the cost of a loaf of bread was up 100,000%.
one of the factors contributing to higher prices at times
The cost of goods has risen recently
they`re backing the practice of raising prices
This is happening at grocery stores that have rolled out electronic shelf labels, where the store can adjust prices instantly.
it opens the door to price gouging for maximum profits.
gouge
-an act of extortion; swindle.
a chisel having a partly cylindrical blade with the bevel on either the concave or the convex side.
Do you think customers will be cool with these changes at a time when grocery prices are already straining household budgets?
go hand in hand
If two things go hand in hand, they are closely connected and cannot be considered separately from each other.
That`s twice as fast as the blink of an eye. But in the years since, Grant worked his tail off.
He allowed that failure to refine him.
he finally claimed that Olympic gold that had eluded him
No pun intended.
What flips that switch for you?
the sky`s the limit
she`ll be a honey badger. But then at home, she`s a sloth.