‘Gelotophobia’ Is No Laughing Matter

This is the VOA Special English Health Report, from http://voaspecialenglish.com
Shy people often avoid situations that force close contact with other people. They worry that something they say or do will make others laugh at them.
But some people worry much more than others about being the target of laughter. These people are frightened. They suffer [...]

‘Ghost’ and ‘Guest’ Authors Still a Concern for Medical Journals

This is the VOA Special English Education Report.
Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the case. Sometimes there are honorary authors and ghost authors. Honorary [...]

Food Safety & Fresh Produce Part 2

As Americans, we live in relative abundance. Although people living in certain parts of the world, and in certain parts of our own country, do not have enough food, the American food supply is quite abundant. The safety of that food, however, is becoming less secure.
In its recent publication, Food Safety and Fresh [...]

Cast Report Part 3 Progessive

As Americans, we live in relative abundance. Although people living in certain parts of the world, and in certain parts of our own country, do not have enough food, the American food supply is quite abundant. The safety of that food, however, is becoming less secure.
In its recent publication, Food Safety and Fresh [...]

Food Safety & Fresh Produce Part 1

As Americans, we live in relative abundance. Although people living in certain parts of the world, and in certain parts of our own country, do not have enough food, the American food supply is quite abundant. The safety of that food, however, is becoming less secure.
In its recent publication, Food Safety and Fresh [...]