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Deadly discovery in US labs The deadly microbes were stored in vials 8 September 2014 Six deadly substances, some over a century old, have been discovered in government laboratories in the United States. The deadly microbes were found in a hunt that
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Ozone layer 'recovering' Vocabulary aware having knowledge of something existing harm hurt or injure UV light light from the sun humans can't see and which can cause cancer healing (here) recovering warned alerted about danger climate change signific
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Ozone layer 'recovering' 12 September 2014 The Earth's protective ozone layer is starting to repair itself, according to a panel of United Nations scientists. The main reason behind its recovery, they say, is the fact that certain chemicals, such as
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Walk or cycle for 'a happier commute' Vocabulary a necessary evil something you don't like or enjoy but have to accept assumption something considered to be true, though there is no proof lift the mood make happier to face up to to accept or deal wit
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Walk or cycle for 'a happier commute' Only 3% of participants said they cycle to work 15 September 2014 Walking or cycling to work instead of driving a car can improve people's feelings of health and happiness. That's what a study at the University o
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Scotland votes 'No' Vocabulary history in the making a very important event happening now union the state of being together turnout (here) the number of people who go to vote appetite for change desire or feeling for change business as usual (phrase)
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Scotland votes 'No' 85% of voters took part in the referendum 19 September 2014 Scotland has voted to stay in the United Kingdom. Around 85% of voters turned out to vote in the referendum. A total of 2,001,926 people voted 'No' to independence, whils
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 25 June 2014 3D prime minister Transcript: Rapturous applause for India's now Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. However, look closely and you'll see it's not really him, but a hologram. With 800 million voter
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 2 July 2014 Robot security guard Transcript: Meet Bob, the metal minder. He's on patrol in the offices of the security company G4S. Bob does a 3D scan of each room to check if anything's missing. This tech
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 9 July 2014 Airport security Transcript: Sniffer dogs and x-ray scans are normal parts of airport security. Now, laptops and mobiles will come under greater scrutiny. US transport officials have ordered so
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 16 July 2014 Sushi art Transcript: Sushi as an art form. In the hands of the artist Takayo Kiyato, the traditional Japanese dish of rice and seaweed turns into a canvas. Her works include sushi versions of
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 23 July 2014 Many kinds of intelligence Transcript: We all dread exam results. But one English school has decided to soften the blow with a letter. Tests don't assess all the things which make people speci
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 30 July 2014 Water ATMs Transcript: No, it's not an ATM, but a machine selling clean drinking water. It's part of a project launched by the city government in the Indian capital, Delhi. People use pre-paid
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 6 August 2014 Corner shop or art gallery? Transcript: An old-fashioned corner shop in London Look closely at the stock, though, and you'll realise things are not quite what they seem. Everything is made of
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BBC Learning English Video Words in the News 20 August 2014 Talking statues Transcript: Alone and aloof. Figures from history stand mute in London and Manchester. But now, an art project hopes to breathe new life into them. Using your phone, you scan
