Science and nature

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boiling
The water in the pot is boiling, so be careful not to touch it.
cancer
Medical researchers are working hard to find a cure for cancer.
conduct
Scientists conduct experiments to test their new theories.
investigation
The police launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance.
cruelty
There should be laws to prevent cruelty to animals.
discovery
The discovery of the new planet excited astronomers around the world.
environment
Pollution is a major threat to our natural environment.
extinct
Many animal species are currently in danger of becoming extinct.
funding
The university is seeking more funding for its research project.
mosquito
I got several itchy mosquito bites while sitting outside last night.
nuclear power
Nuclear power is a source of energy that is produced by splitting atoms.
protection
We must provide better protection for endangered whales.
rocket
The rocket was launched into space to explore the stars.
scientific
It is a scientific fact that water freezes at zero degrees.
scientist
The scientist spent years studying the behavior of polar bears.
snow
The ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow after the storm.
storm
A severe storm with strong winds damaged the roof of our house.
terrorist
A terrorist is someone who uses violence to achieve political goals.
bomb
The bomb exploded in the middle of the night, causing significant damage.
detect
Dogs are often trained to detect illegal substances at airports.
cage
The zookeeper opened the cage to feed the lions.
case
The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
evidence
The police found physical evidence that linked the suspect to the crime.
insect
The researcher studies how different types of insects survive in the winter.
insist
He decided to insist on paying for dinner even though I offered to split it.
mine
The area was dangerous because soldiers had hidden a mine underground.
occasion
We only wear these formal clothes on a very special occasion.
prepared
She was well prepared for the exam after studying for several weeks.
rare
It is very rare to see such a beautiful bird in this part of the country.
shocked
We were shocked to hear the news about the sudden accident.
speech
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
suspect
The police identified the main suspect after reviewing the security footage.
witness
The witness provided a detailed account of what happened during the robbery.
authority
Local authorities are responsible for maintaining public safety.
bang
I heard a loud bang coming from the kitchen and ran to see what happened.
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