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Is This K-Pop Girl Band for Real?
Arts & Culture
Is This K-Pop Girl Band for Real?

04:46 March 26, 2023

Less than two months ago the new South Korean girl group MAVE: released its first music video. It now has nearly 20 million views on YouTube. At firs…

Oldest Remains of Large Sea Reptile Found on Norwegian Island
Science & Technology
Oldest Remains of Large Sea Reptile Found on Norwegian Island

03:40 March 26, 2023

Fossils of a large sea reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs were found recently on a Norwegian island. The reptile is the ichthyosaur.…

New Evidence Suggests Venus Is Volcanically Active
Science & Technology
New Evidence Suggests Venus Is Volcanically Active

06:26 March 26, 2023

Scientists say examinations of old images provide new evidence that the planet Venus is volcanically active. The finding is based on radar images cap…

Report: 43,000 Estimated Dead in Somalia Drought Last Year
AS IT IS
Report: 43,000 Estimated Dead in Somalia Drought Last Year

04:29 March 26, 2023

A new report says an estimated 43,000 people died during Somalia’s longest drought on record last year. Half of them were likely children under five …

'Holding Down the Fort' Is a Big Job
Words & Their Stories
'Holding Down the Fort' Is a Big Job

04:35 March 25, 2023

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. A fort is a place of protection. It is a fortified structure with strong walls and doors…

For Some Retirees, It’s Not Time to Stop Learning
Education
For Some Retirees, It’s Not Time to Stop Learning

06:14 March 25, 2023

For those attending classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Washington, D.C., retirement is not a time to slow down. And it surely…

Library Organization: Book Ban Attempts Hit Record High in 2022
Arts & Culture
Library Organization: Book Ban Attempts Hit Record High in 2022

04:27 March 25, 2023

The American Library Association (ALA) released a new report Thursday about book banning in the country. It found attempted book bans and information…

'The Diamond Lens' by Fitz-James O'Brien, Part One
American Stories
'The Diamond Lens' by Fitz-James O'Brien, Part One

15:46 March 24, 2023

Our story today is called "The Diamond Lens. " It was written by Fitz-James O'Brien. We will tell the story in two parts. Now, here is Maurice Joyce …

DNA from Beethoven Provides Details about His Health
Arts & Culture
DNA from Beethoven Provides Details about His Health

04:44 March 24, 2023

Researchers who examined DNA from famous German composer Ludwig van Beethoven have learned new details about his health. The DNA – which came from Be…

Ringling Bros. Circus Is Back without Animals
Arts & Culture
Ringling Bros. Circus Is Back without Animals

04:37 March 24, 2023

A famous American circus has been reimagined and reborn without the use of animals in the show. The family event now centers on humans performing tri…

Scientists Find Elements of Life on an Asteroid
Science & Technology
Scientists Find Elements of Life on an Asteroid

04:17 March 24, 2023

Two chemical compounds necessary to living organisms have been found in material from the asteroid Ryugu. The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 collected…

Begin, Start, Commence
ASK A TEACHER
Begin, Start, Commence

03:58 March 24, 2023

Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about “start,” “begin,” and “commence.” Question: Dear VOA, Please let me know the diffe…

Where Do You Live? Part 2
Everyday Grammar
Where Do You Live? Part 2

05:30 March 23, 2023

Imagine a teacher says the following to you during an English speaking test: Tell me about where you live. Can you describe your living space? Today…

3D-printed Rocket Fails Minutes after Florida Launch
Science & Technology
3D-printed Rocket Fails Minutes after Florida Launch

02:33 March 23, 2023

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts started its first flight late Wednesday but failed to reach orbit. The 33-meter-long rocket, called…

After COVID, Chinese Suppliers Race to Vietnam
AS IT IS
After COVID, Chinese Suppliers Race to Vietnam

04:08 March 23, 2023

Vietnam has enjoyed a wave of investment from China since its northern neighbor ended its zero-COVID policy late last year. Chinese companies investe…

‘Atmospheric Rivers’ Bring Storms to California
AS IT IS
‘Atmospheric Rivers’ Bring Storms to California

04:14 March 23, 2023

A rare tornado touched down near Los Angeles on Wednesday. It followed another major storm that hit the state of California on Tuesday. The violent w…

Microsoft’s Copilot to Compete with Google in Business Software
Science & Technology
Microsoft’s Copilot to Compete with Google in Business Software

04:26 March 22, 2023

Microsoft announced its plan to add artificial intelligence (AI) into its line of office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook last…

New Adobe AI Tools Permit Users to Use Text to Create and Edit Photos
Science & Technology
New Adobe AI Tools Permit Users to Use Text to Create and Edit Photos

06:31 March 22, 2023

Adobe has become the latest technology company to offer artificial intelligence (AI) tools among its products. The tools belong to a group of systems…

Japan Celebrates Victory over USA in World Baseball Classic
AS IT IS
Japan Celebrates Victory over USA in World Baseball Classic

03:04 March 22, 2023

Japan’s national baseball team defeated the United States Tuesday night in Miami to win the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for the third time. The fina…

UN Says One in Four Do Not Have Safe Drinking Water
AS IT IS
UN Says One in Four Do Not Have Safe Drinking Water

04:35 March 22, 2023

The United Nations said 26 percent of the world’s population does not have safe drinking water in a report released Tuesday. The U.N. World Water Dev…

Mountains of Waste in Paris as Strike Continues
AS IT IS
Mountains of Waste in Paris as Strike Continues

04:25 March 21, 2023

A strike by French garbage collectors has led to mountains of trash sitting on the streets of Paris. The strike entered its 16th day on Tuesday. The …

Media, Internet Literacy Needs Increase in US Schools
Education
Media, Internet Literacy Needs Increase in US Schools

07:48 March 21, 2023

More educators and researchers are bringing attention to misinformation spread through the internet and social media. Teachers already face many diff…

For First Time, Scientists Create Mice with Cells from Two Males
Science & Technology
For First Time, Scientists Create Mice with Cells from Two Males

05:13 March 21, 2023

For the first time, scientists have created baby mice with two fathers. They did this by turning mouse stem cells into female cells in a lab. Stem ce…

IMF Approves $3 Billion Bailout for Sri Lanka
AS IT IS
IMF Approves $3 Billion Bailout for Sri Lanka

04:52 March 21, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a nearly $3 billion financial assistance plan for Sri Lanka Monday. The IMF also said it will carefull…

Mountains of Waste in Paris as Strike Continues
AS IT IS
Mountains of Waste in Paris as Strike Continues

04:25 March 21, 2023

A strike by French garbage collectors has led to mountains of trash sitting on the streets of Paris. The strike entered its 16th day on Tuesday. The …

Climate Report Warns World Is Close to Last Chance
Science & Technology
Climate Report Warns World Is Close to Last Chance

05:20 March 20, 2023

A group of United Nations scientists warned Monday that humanity is close to its last chance to prevent the worst of climate change. The Intergovernm…

Vaccine Makers Prepare Bird Flu Shots ‘Just in Case’
Health & Lifestyle
Vaccine Makers Prepare Bird Flu Shots ‘Just in Case’

05:08 March 20, 2023

Some of the world’s leading vaccine makers are developing bird flu shots to prepare for possible outbreaks of the sickness in humans. Bird flu, or av…

WeightWatchers Aims to Start Marketing Diet Drugs
Health & Lifestyle
WeightWatchers Aims to Start Marketing Diet Drugs

07:07 March 20, 2023

The company WeightWatchers recently announced it would buy a health company whose providers prescribe drugs for weight loss. However, some experts wo…

Putin Welcomes Xi amid Fighting in Ukraine
AS IT IS
Putin Welcomes Xi amid Fighting in Ukraine

05:20 March 20, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Moscow on Monday. Russia and China have described Xi’s three-day visit as a ch…

New Public Show Explores Influence of Leon Monet
Arts & Culture
New Public Show Explores Influence of Leon Monet

05:07 March 19, 2023

Behind some great men, there is a big brother. Leon Monet, Claude Monet’s older brother, is central to a new public art show, or exhibition, in Paris…

Brazilian Researchers Find 'Terrifying' Plastic Rocks on Distant Island
Science & Technology
Brazilian Researchers Find 'Terrifying' Plastic Rocks on Distant Island

03:26 March 19, 2023

Geology is the study of rocks, soil, and the physical structure of the Earth. The geology of Brazil’s volcanic Trindade Island, a home for turtles, i…

Unique Island Animals at Greater Risk of Extinction
Science & Technology
Unique Island Animals at Greater Risk of Extinction

06:43 March 19, 2023

Biologists who study evolution have always been interested in animals that developed on islands. In some situations, animals on islands changed over …

Scientists Aim to Land New Telescope on Far Side of the Moon
Science & Technology
Scientists Aim to Land New Telescope on Far Side of the Moon

05:23 March 19, 2023

American scientists are working to develop a telescope to deploy on the moon. The telescope is designed to search for ancient radio waves that could …

Par for the Course
Words & Their Stories
Par for the Course

07:09 March 18, 2023

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In news reports, you can hear about surprising events. You can learn about new technolog…

More Young Americans Choosing to Skip College
Education
More Young Americans Choosing to Skip College

08:20 March 18, 2023

Three years ago, COVID-19 restrictions caused major changes to the way students experienced college. Instead of learning in classrooms, they took cla…

Material from Coconuts Helps Protect Coastal Areas
Science & Technology
Material from Coconuts Helps Protect Coastal Areas

06:04 March 18, 2023

Coastal communities around the world are using material from coconuts to reduce beach erosion. Long pieces from the outer shell of the coconut, known…

'A White Heron,' by Sarah Orne Jewett
American Stories
'A White Heron,' by Sarah Orne Jewett

13:21 March 17, 2023

We present the short story "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Dona de Sanctis wrote this version for VOA Learning English. Your narrator is Kay Ga…

French Bulldog Becomes US Top Dog
Arts & Culture
French Bulldog Becomes US Top Dog

06:44 March 17, 2023

For the first time in about 30 years, Americans have a new favorite kind of dog, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says. The organization announced this…

Irregular vs. Abnormal
ASK A TEACHER
Irregular vs. Abnormal

04:58 March 17, 2023

Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about two common synonyms, or words that have similar meanings, “abnormal” and “irregula…

US Government Rethinking Race, Ethnicity Classifications
AS IT IS
US Government Rethinking Race, Ethnicity Classifications

06:58 March 17, 2023

The United States is considering updating racial and ethnic categories recognized in the country for the first time since 1997. The government’s Offi…

Reviewing Your Poetry
Everyday Grammar
Reviewing Your Poetry

07:47 March 16, 2023

In the past few weeks, we asked readers and listeners to write structured poems using either parts of speech or syllables. Many of you wrote in with …

Macron Ignores Parliament, Raises French Retirement Age
AS IT IS
Macron Ignores Parliament, Raises French Retirement Age

05:23 March 16, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron ordered a highly unpopular bill Thursday to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron acted without the support…

US Demands Sale of TikTok
AS IT IS
US Demands Sale of TikTok

04:26 March 16, 2023

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has demanded that TikTok's Chinese owners sell their share of the company or face a U.S. ban, the comp…

US Military Releases Video of Drone Incident over Black Sea
AS IT IS
US Military Releases Video of Drone Incident over Black Sea

05:48 March 16, 2023

The United States military on Thursday released a video of what it said was a Russian fighter jet releasing fuel onto an American drone. The incident…

Ukrainian Man Turns Guns into Art
Arts & Culture
Ukrainian Man Turns Guns into Art

02:43 March 15, 2023

Viktor Mikhalev is a blacksmith, someone who creates and repairs things made of metal. He lives in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern …

Governments, Businesses Take Interest in Space Junk
Science & Technology
Governments, Businesses Take Interest in Space Junk

05:06 March 15, 2023

The U.S. Space Command recently released a proposal aimed at reducing the “junk” orbiting the Earth in space. Space junk might be a piece of metal th…

Scientists Discover How a Kind of Fish Makes Colorful Light Appear
Science & Technology
Scientists Discover How a Kind of Fish Makes Colorful Light Appear

02:57 March 15, 2023

The skin of a small fish from Thailand is almost completely clear. But when light shines through it, a shimmering rainbow of colors appear. Now, scie…

Google Adds New AI Tools for Developers, Businesses
Science & Technology
Google Adds New AI Tools for Developers, Businesses

06:09 March 15, 2023

Google has released a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to be used with Gmail, Google Docs and other products. Google has mad…

Many Students Need Extra Help, But Few Seem to Be Getting It
Education
Many Students Need Extra Help, But Few Seem to Be Getting It

05:32 March 14, 2023

A federal government report from December found that half of all U.S. students started this school year behind their grade level in at least one subj…

Japanese Company Turns Unused Rice into Plastic Products
Science & Technology
Japanese Company Turns Unused Rice into Plastic Products

05:02 March 14, 2023

A Japanese company has found a way to turn unwanted rice into plastic goods. One company is working with farmers in the coastal town of Namie. Nearby…

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