Mirror Bacteria Could Destroy All Life As We Know It
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DownloadIn December 2024,
a report came out about a potential upcoming global catastrophe.
Thirty-eight scientists had teamed up to issue a warning.
They predicted just how devastating this catastrophe could be,
and proposed what we could do to prevent it from happening.
If this were your typical Hollywood movie,
the catastrophe would be something utterly sensational.
Like an asteroid the size of Texas smashing into actual Texas.
Or some tech bro’s AI software gaining sentience
and starting a crusade against all life on the planet.
The reality might sound downright boring by comparison:
The scientists were raising awareness about so-called “mirror bacteria”...
a type of synthetic bacteria whose molecules are all back-to-front.
But the threat they pose is right up there
with anything Hollywood could throw at us.
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Key Vocabulary (14)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
Positioned on or relating to the side of the human body which is to the west when the person is facing north. It describes a direction or location that is the opposite of right.
labor
"I work hard."
This word describes something that is correct, accurate, or based on facts. It is also used to talk about actions that are morally good or socially acceptable.
"That's the right answer to the question."
Bacteria are very small living things that exist almost everywhere. While some can cause diseases and make people sick, many types are helpful for our health and the environment.
"The bacteria is important."
A piece of special glass that reflects images of people or things. It is commonly used in homes for seeing one's reflection while grooming or as a decorative object.
"The mirror is important."
Grammar in This Video
"In December 2024, a report came out about a potential upcoming global catastroph..."
"you can wind up getting either “left-handed” or “right-handed” versions of a mol..."
"a type of synthetic bacteria whose molecules are all back-to-front."
"All life on Earth is carbon-based."
"If this were your typical Hollywood movie, the catastrophe would be something ut..."
"If this were your typical Hollywood movie"
"The reality might sound downright boring by comparison"
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