In the News, June 24th, 2021
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This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks.
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In the News, May 27th, 2021
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks.
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In the News, April 22nd, 2021
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This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. This week we have three stories related to the ocean.
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In the News, February 26th, 2021
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. This week we have stories in science, world news and the environment.
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In the News, February 11th, 2021
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This podcast picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. This week we have three stories about animals.
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Chirashi Zushi
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Chirashi zushi is a unique kind of sushi, well known in Japan. Chirashi zushi uses a wide variety of ingredients and is both healthy and delicious.
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Kinako
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Kinako is a powder made from roasted soybeans and used in Japanese confectionery and other dishes.
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In the News, January 3rd, 2021
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This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks.
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Udon
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Udon is a noodle dish, famous in Japan, usually served in a hot broth with various toppings. It is delicious.
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In the News, December 10th, 2020
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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 “good news” stories on health, the environment, and world news.
info_outlineThis 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 health, science and the environment.
In health, we learn that indigenous people are probably the best people to give advice and help other indigenous people with the coronavirus.
You listen and learn more about this by listening to this interview:
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/fiona-stanley-feature-interview/12785302
In science we discover that octopuses can ‘taste’ with their arms. You can learn more here:
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(20)31149-1?utm_source=EA
And finally, in the environment we learn that sugar gliders in Australia are more diverse that was previously thought. Read more about these lovely animals here:
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