A growing number of Gen Z and millennial adults are trading smartphones for stripped-down “dumbphones.” Here’s what a 2025 clinical trial found about screen time, and why the trend is catching on.
Vocabulary Sneeze – To force air out of your nose and mouth suddenly, often because of a cold or dust. Example – She sneezed three times because of her allergies. Superstition – A belief that is not based on facts, often about luck or magic. Example – Some old superstitions are still popular today. Tradition…
Millions of people now talk to an AI chatbot every day, some even call it a friend. Here’s what researchers are learning about AI companionship, attachment, and loneliness, and what it means for how we define real connection.
Vocabulary Infrastructure – The basic systems and structures needed for a country, business, or service to operate.Example – Roads, power lines, and internet cables are all part of a country’s infrastructure. Consumption – The use of energy, water, food, or other resources.Example – Air conditioners increase electricity consumption during hot weather. Threshold – A level…
June 2026 | Intermediate–Advanced Vocabulary Anomaly – Something unusual that does not fit normal expectationsExample – Scientists investigated the strange anomaly seen on radar. Disclosure – The act of making secret information publicExample – Some people are calling for greater government disclosure about UFO reports. Phenomenon – Something that exists or happens, especially something unusual…
Vocabulary Emissions – Gases released into the air that can cause climate changeExample – Factories and cars produce emissions that can harm the environment. Infrastructure – The basic systems and structures needed for operationsExample – Cities need strong infrastructure like roads, power systems, and internet connections. Renewable energy – Energy from sources like wind or…
Vocabulary Pixel – a tiny unit of color in a digital image Resolution – the amount of detail in an image Compress – to reduce file size Transmission – the process of sending information Convert – to change into another form Reconstruct – to build something again from information Efficiency – achieving results with little…
Beginner (Young Learners) Vocabulary Environment – The natural world around us, like air, water, and animalsExample – We should take care of the environment. Energy – Power we use for things like lights, cars, and machinesExample – Turning off lights can save energy. Pollution – Harmful things that make the air, water, or land dirtyExample…
Vocabulary Revive – To bring something back to life or useExample – Many countries are trying to revive their nuclear energy programs. Concern – A feeling of worry about something importantExample – Safety concerns have slowed the growth of nuclear power. Efficient – Working well without wasting time or energyExample – Nuclear power is considered…
Vocabulary Noise – unwanted signals that interfere with dataDistortion – changes that make a signal unclear or inaccurateSignal strength – how powerful a signal isDegrade – to become worse in qualityFilter – to remove unwanted partsReliable – consistent and dependable Reading When scientists send and receive signals, the data is not always clear. Signals can…
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