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Wilbur and Orville Wright are the American inventors who made a small engine-powered flying machine. They proved that flight without the aid of gas-f…
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A priceless Bible with a mysterious history is being shown in Switzerland near its longtime home at a Christian religious center. The Moutier-Grandva…
04:40 March 13, 2025
A llama at a North Carolina recreational camp for sick children has been declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity. His name is Whitetop, and he…
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As day breaks over the small Kenyan town of Iten, its dusty paths come alive with groups of runners. Often the groups are followed by children headed…
04:32 March 13, 2025
Marin Plank had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped, or smart, bird feeder for his birthday. But that changed. In fact, …
03:04 March 13, 2025
A top professional American baseball team recently announced it would change a long-held rule about its players’ appearance. The New York Yankees dro…
06:58 March 13, 2025
The American space agency NASA is currently using private companies to launch spacecraft to the moon. So far, the private, or commercial, missions ha…
04:15 March 13, 2025
Scientists have dated the ancient skeleton of a child that drew a lot of attention because it appeared to have both human and Neanderthal qualities. …
04:49 March 13, 2025
A recent discovery of bones in Tanzania suggests early humans commonly used animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago. Past research h…
06:18 March 13, 2025
The American exercise industry has changed over time. In the past, the industry often pushed a “no pain, no gain” model of exercise. The idea suggest…
02:33 March 13, 2025
The world's oldest female barber is 108 years old. But the thin, white-haired Japanese woman, Shitsui Hakoishi, says she has no plans to retire anyti…
02:46 March 13, 2025
Britain’s House of Lords voted recently to make sure that pubs can still serve pints - a liquid measurement of just over half a liter. The pint survi…
05:16 March 12, 2025
Astronomers following asteroid activity in space estimate there is a very small chance an object large enough to destroy a whole city could strike Ea…
04:35 March 12, 2025
In 2024, the number of babies born in South Korea increased for the first time in nine years. The change is welcome news for a country that is dealin…
04:36 March 11, 2025
A total lunar eclipse is about to make the moon appear a reddish color across the Western Hemisphere. The event will happen Thursday night into Frida…
03:42 March 11, 2025
A Lithuanian rower attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean has been rescued by an Australian warship after hitting stormy waters off the coast of Queen…
04:30 March 10, 2025
A recent study suggests the next ice age will likely begin in about 11,000 years unless emissions change the effects of natural climate cycles. An ic…
06:48 March 10, 2025
Many of us might only seek out physical therapists if we are recovering from accidental injuries or surgery. However, medical experts say these speci…
05:32 March 9, 2025
Many years have passed since the first spacecraft landed on the moon in 1966. From then until now, there have been many additional attempts with some…
04:19 March 8, 2025
A new study suggests the beginnings of human speech are linked to genetics. The research identifies a protein – found only in people – that may have …
07:11 March 6, 2025
Much of the United States “springs forward” on Sunday, March 9th, for daylight saving time. Worldwide, many other countries also observe daylight sav…
04:20 March 5, 2025
Nearly 200 people in Vienna, Austria, gathered recently to enjoy two fun activities at the same time. They worked with needles and yarn. And they wat…
04:56 March 5, 2025
A private spacecraft carrying several science experiments has successfully landed on the moon. The lander, called Blue Ghost, was built by the Americ…
06:25 March 4, 2025
English has been called one the most difficult languages for non-native speakers to learn. One reason is that English has so many rules – and almost …
07:53 March 3, 2025
If you are a gardener, you probably have some favorite plants that you grow year after year. But you might also like to try new plants sometimes. Gar…
07:41 March 3, 2025
Allison Burk’s daughter was struggling. The American teenager had uncontrolled emotions, a decreased ability to pay attention and trouble completing …
05:25 March 2, 2025
Scientists say they might have identified the mineral on Mars that is responsible for making the planet appear red. New data collected on Mars throug…
03:16 February 28, 2025
Danish researchers have announced the discovery of a collection of wooden pieces placed in a circle that are believed to date back thousands of years…
03:01 February 27, 2025
All seven major planets form a kind of parade in the sky at the end of February. Although two of the planets are not visible to the unaided eye, all …
05:35 February 26, 2025
Japanese automaker Toyota says it is building a research center in a city-like setting to test robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous …
07:01 February 26, 2025
Air quality differs from place to place and day to day. But about 99 percent of the world’s population breathes air at some point that does not meet …
07:53 February 25, 2025
On a recent program, we explained that knowing just a few root words in English can help you understand the meaning of hundreds more words. To refres…
07:23 February 25, 2025
If you are a gardener, you probably have some favorite plants that you grow year after year. But you might also like to try new plants sometimes. Gar…
03:54 February 25, 2025
The year was 1931. The top selling book in the United States was The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. The following year, Buck won the Pulitzer Prize for…
03:24 February 24, 2025
Today rocket launches and space missions are common. But in the early 1900s, space travel seemed like a dream. One of the most influential people in …
07:36 February 24, 2025
Computer, or digital, screens are common at work, homes, schools, and stores. An estimated 104 million Americans of working age spend more than seven…
05:01 February 24, 2025
French scientists have announced they set a new record of 22 minutes for keeping hydrogen atoms in a state called plasma. The team said their work ma…
04:24 February 23, 2025
Weather experts say extreme cold in many parts of the United States this winter has been driven by a polar vortex. But what is this weather system an…
06:03 February 22, 2025
Scientists say the threat of a large space rock striking the Earth in 2032 has increased. Recent calculations suggest there is a small chance - perha…
05:41 February 21, 2025
A recent study about the smell of Egyptian mummies reached some surprising findings. The ancient bodies did not smell bad, the researchers found. Ins…
05:25 February 20, 2025
Researchers recently reported new evidence from a study of a medical device placed inside the body, a spine-stimulating implant. Three people with a …
03:19 February 19, 2025
At America’s 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize. The lively schnauzer beat six other finalists in Ne…
06:55 February 19, 2025
Smartphones have become valuable tools for helping to organize our lives. However, the devices can also capture personal data and location informatio…
07:37 February 19, 2025
In Senegal, educators are starting to teach English to younger children in an effort to better prepare them to succeed in future educational and prof…
04:32 February 18, 2025
Mary Kay Cosmetics is an international company that sells beauty products. One woman started the business in the 1960s with an investment of $5,000. …
05:12 February 18, 2025
European manufacturer Airbus has announced a delay in its development efforts of a hydrogen-powered aircraft. The company explained that progress on …
03:03 February 17, 2025
The inventor Thomas Alva Edison had a major effect on the lives of people around the world. Thomas Edison is remembered most for the electric light, …
07:29 February 17, 2025
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. People might find it hard to set work limits or say “no” before taking on too many …
04:57 February 17, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new service, or platform, to provide free cancer medicines to thousands of children in less wealth…
06:23 February 16, 2025
Scientists say Europe’s Euclid space telescope has discovered a bright ring of light circling a nearby galaxy. The observed light is known as an Eins…