Long Range Missles, 6 second kissing, Mars underground ocean

On today’s podcast, Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter, Jr. host the show. Ashley tells listeners what they are going to hear.
00:54 First, John Russell has a story about recent developments in us defense in the Pacific Ocean area. The United States Navy has recently deployed new long-range air-to-air missiles in the Indo-Pacific area. The move could take away China's lead in the area, experts say. That is because the missile’s long range means it can be fired at a greater distance from coastal areas giving additional protection to ships such as aircraft carriers. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
05:32 Then, Anna Matteo has a health and lifestyle story about the good effects of a simple kiss. The six-second kiss is a daily exercise suggested by couples therapists John and Julie Gottman. It is as simple as it sounds. They say taking time each day for a six-second kiss can help connect you physically and emotionally with your partner. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
10:36 After that, Bryan Lynn presents the science report on a study about conditions on Mars. A new study provides evidence that Mars contains a large ocean deep beneath its surface. Researchers used seismic data collected by NASA’s InSight lander to reach the findings. The study suggests there is enough water below the surface to form a planet-wide ocean up to 2 kilometers deep. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
16:58 Follow the report, Bryan and Ashley discuss the research. Ashley asks, “How is the recent study different from others that have shown that Mars has water?” Bryan says the new research suggests the current presence of a lot of water deep beneath the surface.
19:08 Finally, Ashley and Caty Weaver tell about a national park in the western state of Colorado that is home to some of the oldest rocks on Earth. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National is a deep canyon that has many unusual rock formations. The depth of the canyon has meant that few people have been able to visit its bottom. Today, however, it is popular with birdwatchers. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
After that, Ashley and Mario sign off.
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