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Scientists Propose Idea to Warm Mars
Science & Technology
Scientists Propose Idea to Warm Mars

04:58 August 15, 2024

The idea of turning Mars into a livable world for humans is a common element of science fiction. But could such an action be done in real life? Scien…

Japan’s Megaquake Warning Leads to Worry, Preparation
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Japan’s Megaquake Warning Leads to Worry, Preparation

04:16 August 15, 2024

An agency of Japan’s government recently gave its first-ever "megaquake advisory," or warning message. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued t…

Study: Hottest Oceans in 400 Years Endanger Great Barrier Reef
Science & Technology
Study: Hottest Oceans in 400 Years Endanger Great Barrier Reef

04:25 August 14, 2024

New research shows that water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past 10 yea…

Tech Tip: Google Wallet Now Creates Digital IDs from Photos
Science & Technology
Tech Tip: Google Wallet Now Creates Digital IDs from Photos

05:52 August 14, 2024

Google has added a new tool that permits Android users to create digital versions of many kinds of identification (ID) cards and event passes for dev…

Van Gogh’s The Starry Night Recreated in Bosnia’s Hills
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Van Gogh’s The Starry Night Recreated in Bosnia’s Hills

03:17 August 14, 2024

In the green hills of central Bosnia and Herzegovina, Halim Zukic has recreated a nature park in the form of one of Vincent van Gogh's most famous pa…

More US Schools Are Taking Breaks for Meditation
Education
More US Schools Are Taking Breaks for Meditation

05:34 August 13, 2024

A class of third-grade students in the American state of Georgia had just a few days left until summer vacation would begin. And lunchtime was only a…

Chinese Rocket Breaks Up in Space, Releasing Hundreds of Debris Pieces
Science & Technology
Chinese Rocket Breaks Up in Space, Releasing Hundreds of Debris Pieces

05:12 August 13, 2024

Experts say a Chinese rocket that recently helped launch 18 satellites broke apart in space and created hundreds of pieces of debris. Space traffic o…

Banksy Announces Series of New Works
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Banksy Announces Series of New Works

02:24 August 13, 2024

The famous street artist known as Banksy recently announced a new painting on another wall along a street in London. The image is of a rhinoceros tha…

Student Uprising in Bangladesh Part of History of Political Protest
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Student Uprising in Bangladesh Part of History of Political Protest

07:19 August 13, 2024

Protests in Bangladesh that involved many students have led to the long-time prime minister fleeing the country. The developments in the South Asian …

World's Largest 3D Printed Community Nears Completion
Science & Technology
World's Largest 3D Printed Community Nears Completion

04:30 August 12, 2024

Like other 3D printers, the Vulcan printer puts down layer by layer of materials to build an object. However, this printer is more than 13.7 meters w…

Study: Moon’s Thin Atmosphere Likely Formed by Meteorite Strikes
Science & Technology
Study: Moon’s Thin Atmosphere Likely Formed by Meteorite Strikes

05:51 August 12, 2024

Scientists say new examinations of soil collected on the moon suggest its atmosphere might have been created by repeated meteorite strikes. Researche…

Work, Sleep Well in a Small Place
Health & Lifestyle
Work, Sleep Well in a Small Place

08:31 August 12, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Working from home in a small apartment is fine during the day. But when nighttime c…

Study: Andean Glacier Shrinking at Speed Not Seen Before
Science & Technology
Study: Andean Glacier Shrinking at Speed Not Seen Before

03:22 August 11, 2024

A new study finds that the glaciers across the Andes in South America are shrinking at a speed not seen before in the history of human civilization. …

Spacecraft Problems Could Keep NASA Astronauts at Space Station until February
Science & Technology
Spacecraft Problems Could Keep NASA Astronauts at Space Station until February

05:40 August 11, 2024

Two American astronauts could remain at the International Space Station (ISS) until February if the spacecraft that transported them cannot be fixed …

In Warmer Weather, South Korean Farmers Try Growing Bananas
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In Warmer Weather, South Korean Farmers Try Growing Bananas

03:08 August 11, 2024

Ma Myung-sun had low expectations for the subtropical bananas he planted in a community farm in Seoul. He must use a greenhouse for part of the year …

In So Many Places, Cats Are the Stars
Arts & Culture
In So Many Places, Cats Are the Stars

04:56 August 9, 2024

From the United States and Britain to Russia and South America, cats often appear in famous public places. Cat fans say the animals bring value to th…

Researchers Discover Very Small Human Ancestors
Science & Technology
Researchers Discover Very Small Human Ancestors

03:25 August 8, 2024

Twenty years ago on an Indonesian island, scientists discovered ancient bone remains of an early human species that stood about one meter tall. These…

Are Microplastics Harmful?
Science & Technology
Are Microplastics Harmful?

04:39 August 8, 2024

Extremely small pieces of plastic called microplastics are in the ocean and the air, as well as in our food and water. Scientific study has discovere…

Study: Particles in Wildfire Smoke May Increase Dementia Risk
Health & Lifestyle
Study: Particles in Wildfire Smoke May Increase Dementia Risk

04:16 August 8, 2024

A new study suggests that particles found in wildfire smoke could increase the risk of getting dementia. Dementia is a progressive brain condition th…

Korean Air Takes Instant Noodles Off the Menu
Arts & Culture
Korean Air Takes Instant Noodles Off the Menu

03:42 August 7, 2024

For many years, cups of instant noodles have been a favorite among Korean Air passengers. However, they will no longer be available for economy-class…

Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands Face Many Threats
Science & Technology
Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands Face Many Threats

05:50 August 7, 2024

The Galapagos, a group of islands in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, are coming under increased pressure. Observers say climate change and invasive specie…

Judge Rules Google Has Illegal Monopoly over Search
Science & Technology
Judge Rules Google Has Illegal Monopoly over Search

05:28 August 7, 2024

An American judge has ruled that Google violates U.S. trade laws by operating its search engine as an illegal monopoly. The ruling accuses Google of …

How a Small College Became a Top High-tech University
Education
How a Small College Became a Top High-tech University

08:23 August 6, 2024

A measure begun 40 years ago by South Dakota lawmakers and state higher education leaders has turned a small rural college into one of the top high-t…

Algae Blamed for Sickening California Sea Lions
Science & Technology
Algae Blamed for Sickening California Sea Lions

03:06 August 6, 2024

A California wildlife organization says it has been rescuing sick sea lions in recent weeks showing signs of algae poisoning. On August 1, the Santa …

Severe Drought Returns to the Amazon Earlier Than Expected
Science & Technology
Severe Drought Returns to the Amazon Earlier Than Expected

05:46 August 6, 2024

The Amazon Basin is facing one of the most severe droughts in recent years, the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (or ACTO) said. As the dry sea…

Taiwanese Company Seeks to Launch Rocket from Japan
Science & Technology
Taiwanese Company Seeks to Launch Rocket from Japan

04:57 August 5, 2024

A Taiwanese business is seeking to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan. The planned launch comes as Japan keeps on a path …

Ancient Egyptian Woman’s Suffering Frozen in Final Scream
Science & Technology
Ancient Egyptian Woman’s Suffering Frozen in Final Scream

04:38 August 5, 2024

Scientists now have an explanation for the mysterious remains of an ancient Egyptian woman who has her mouth open in what appears to be a scream. Sci…

Study: Twice-yearly Injections Cut HIV Infections by 100 Percent
Health & Lifestyle
Study: Twice-yearly Injections Cut HIV Infections by 100 Percent

07:48 August 5, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. A new study has found that the twice-yearly injections of a treatment for AIDS were…

Singapore Approves Insects as Food
Arts & Culture
Singapore Approves Insects as Food

04:43 August 4, 2024

Singapore’s House of Seafood restaurant is the country’s first eatery to offer insects to customers. The change comes after the city state's food aut…

NASA Rover Captures Rock Showing Possible Signs of Microbial Life
Science & Technology
NASA Rover Captures Rock Showing Possible Signs of Microbial Life

05:22 August 4, 2024

A Mars explorer operated by the American space agency NASA has captured a rock that scientists say shows possible signs of ancient microbial life. NA…

African Health Officials Warn of Mpox Spread
Health & Lifestyle
African Health Officials Warn of Mpox Spread

05:38 August 4, 2024

African health officials say mpox infections on the continent have risen by 160 percent in 2024. They expect the spread to continue, they say, as Afr…

In Puerto Rico, Well-known Rapper also Works as a Doctor
Arts & Culture
In Puerto Rico, Well-known Rapper also Works as a Doctor

05:32 August 2, 2024

A popular rapper in Puerto Rico has kept his job as a doctor to help deal with a shortage of medical workers in the United States territory. Many Pue…

Study: ‘Super Jupiter’ Planet Takes 100 Years to Orbit Star
Science & Technology
Study: ‘Super Jupiter’ Planet Takes 100 Years to Orbit Star

05:46 August 1, 2024

Astronomers say they have observed a new exoplanet that orbits far away from its star although it is a large and massive planet. An international gro…

Some Plants Grow for a Long Time to Flower Only Once
Health & Lifestyle
Some Plants Grow for a Long Time to Flower Only Once

04:18 August 1, 2024

Some plants, known as flowering annuals, bloom without stop before dying at the end of the year or season. Other flowering plants, known as perennial…

Researchers: New Blood Tests Help Doctors Identify Alzheimer’s Disease
Health & Lifestyle
Researchers: New Blood Tests Help Doctors Identify Alzheimer’s Disease

07:45 August 1, 2024

New blood tests could help to identify, or diagnose, Alzheimer’s disease faster and with more accuracy, researchers reported recently. However, some …

Italy’s Historic Trains Draw Visitors to Less Popular Areas
Arts & Culture
Italy’s Historic Trains Draw Visitors to Less Popular Areas

05:04 July 31, 2024

As it moves across central Italy, an old train pulling carriages from the 1930s and 1950s crosses the forests of the Majella National Park and the Ab…

First Online Child Safety Bill Passes US Senate
Science & Technology
First Online Child Safety Bill Passes US Senate

05:56 July 31, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved the nation’s first major legislation aimed at protecting children from internet harms. Two bills passed the Senate by a …

In the US, Disasters Strike All Over the Country
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In the US, Disasters Strike All Over the Country

07:23 July 31, 2024

When it comes to disasters in the United States, most people think of major storms and earthquakes that hit coastal areas. But a study from the nonpr…

European Parent Groups Aim to Ban Smartphones for Teens
Education
European Parent Groups Aim to Ban Smartphones for Teens

06:35 July 30, 2024

If parents say "no" when a child asks for a smartphone, the response they are likely to hear is, "Everyone has one. Why can't I?" But what would happ…

Olympic Triathlon Delayed Because of Seine River Water Quality
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Olympic Triathlon Delayed Because of Seine River Water Quality

06:03 July 30, 2024

The organization supervising the Olympic triathlon event at the Paris Olympics has postponed the event because of water quality in the Seine River. H…

Rising Demand for Cooling Systems in Africa Fuels Environmental Concerns
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Rising Demand for Cooling Systems in Africa Fuels Environmental Concerns

06:32 July 30, 2024

Rising demand for cooling systems in Nigeria and other African nations might be making existing pollution problems worse. Cooling systems use gases c…

US Research Farm Raises Pigs to Produce Organs for Humans
Health & Lifestyle
US Research Farm Raises Pigs to Produce Organs for Humans

07:05 July 29, 2024

Scientists are raising pigs to produce human organs at a specialized research farm in the American state of Virginia. A medical company called Revivi…

Heat Can Be Good or Bad for Your Garden
Health & Lifestyle
Heat Can Be Good or Bad for Your Garden

07:20 July 29, 2024

Summer brings very high temperatures to many parts of the United States. That can be both good news and bad news for gardens and gardeners. Jessica D…

A Shared Video Raises Concerns about AI and Politics
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A Shared Video Raises Concerns about AI and Politics

06:01 July 29, 2024

A video shared on the social media service X is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to mislead voters, with American ele…

In Tokyo, Brewer Uses Unusual Methods to Make Japan’s Sake
Arts & Culture
In Tokyo, Brewer Uses Unusual Methods to Make Japan’s Sake

03:30 July 28, 2024

A small space in Tokyo houses a container of fermenting sake. The bacteria in the 670-litre container will take more than two weeks to turn the rice …

Study: New Evidence Suggests Earth-like Exoplanet may Hold Liquid Ocean
Science & Technology
Study: New Evidence Suggests Earth-like Exoplanet may Hold Liquid Ocean

06:47 July 28, 2024

Researchers say new telescope observations suggest an Earth-like planet outside our solar system may hold a large liquid ocean. The exoplanet is know…

Insect Hurts Tunisia's Prickly Pear Industry
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Insect Hurts Tunisia's Prickly Pear Industry

04:01 July 28, 2024

A small insect is hurting Tunisia’s prickly pears, an important source of money for the North African country's economy. Bassem Sahnoun, a farmer str…

New French Stamps Smell Like Baguettes
Arts & Culture
New French Stamps Smell Like Baguettes

02:34 July 26, 2024

Visitors to Paris for the Olympics can now send a smell of France home with their picture postcards and letters. The smell comes from a special stamp…

Indonesia's Nickel Mining Hurting Forests
Science & Technology
Indonesia's Nickel Mining Hurting Forests

07:43 July 25, 2024

Indonesia aims to be the world’s top nickel supplier. But its efforts to produce nickel have seriously harmed the country’s forests, nonprofit groups…

Some Cubans Are Turning to Electric Bikes, Vehicles
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Some Cubans Are Turning to Electric Bikes, Vehicles

05:20 July 25, 2024

Cuba’s capital, Havana, is famous for its colorful vintage cars. They fill the streets and are often popular subjects for visitors' photographs. But …

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