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Stone Age Tool Discovery Raises Questions about Who Used them
Science & Technology
Stone Age Tool Discovery Raises Questions about Who Used them

04:25 February 16, 2023

Scientists have discovered some of the oldest stone tools ever found at a research site in Kenya. But the find created a mystery about which group of…

Turkish Children Learn to Deal with Deadly Quake
AS IT IS
Turkish Children Learn to Deal with Deadly Quake

02:49 February 16, 2023

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that struck Turkey and Syria last week killed more than 40,000 people. They also injured at least 100,00…

Space Scientists Find Surprises Around Quaoar
Science & Technology
Space Scientists Find Surprises Around Quaoar

04:52 February 15, 2023

Quaoar is a minor planet orbiting the sun beyond Pluto. It is named after a god of creation in Native American mythology. And it is creating some sur…

UN Chief: Rising Seas a ‘Death Sentence’ for Some Nations
Science & Technology
UN Chief: Rising Seas a ‘Death Sentence’ for Some Nations

06:07 February 15, 2023

The United Nations chief is warning that, since 1900, sea levels around the world have risen at a faster rate than before that time. The increase put…

Are Balloons Effective Tools for Spying?
Science & Technology
Are Balloons Effective Tools for Spying?

06:40 February 15, 2023

Last week, the United States said a balloon shot down by the U.S. military was part of a major international spying operation led by China. The ballo…

Students Told to ‘Run. Hide. Fight’ in Shooting Situation
AS IT IS
Students Told to ‘Run. Hide. Fight’ in Shooting Situation

05:00 February 15, 2023

As a gunman opened fire inside school buildings at Michigan State University on Monday night, students received an alert on their phones. It read: “R…

Hundreds of Thousands of US Students Have Not Returned after Pandemic
Education
Hundreds of Thousands of US Students Have Not Returned after Pandemic

07:57 February 14, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of American students have dropped out of public schools since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have essentially gone mi…

Former Sea Turtle Poachers are now Protectors
Science & Technology
Former Sea Turtle Poachers are now Protectors

05:04 February 14, 2023

All the kinds of sea turtles found in the Philippines are endangered. That means they are at risk of dying out. But now, the turtles have one less th…

Law Would Permit Prisoners to Donate Organs to Reduce Sentences
AS IT IS
Law Would Permit Prisoners to Donate Organs to Reduce Sentences

05:17 February 14, 2023

A proposed law in the U.S. state of Massachusetts would permit prisoners to donate their organs to shorten their prison terms. The proposal faces int…

Love Grows Between Russian Man, Ukrainian Woman in Serbia
AS IT IS
Love Grows Between Russian Man, Ukrainian Woman in Serbia

04:15 February 14, 2023

Mariia Vyhivska is from Ukraine. Iurii Kurochkin is from Russia. Both are 23 years old. They fell in love while playing an online video game. Their r…

Ice Baths Popular, But Health Claims Not Supported by Evidence
Health & Lifestyle
Ice Baths Popular, But Health Claims Not Supported by Evidence

05:35 February 13, 2023

Ice baths are a popular subject on American social media pages. Kim Kardashian, Harry Styles, Kristen Bell, Lizzo, and other stars have posted about …

In Israel, Large Protests Against Proposed Judiciary Changes
AS IT IS
In Israel, Large Protests Against Proposed Judiciary Changes

05:05 February 13, 2023

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested outside parliament Monday to show their opposition to government plans to reshape the country’s judiciary. So…

Turkey Investigates Builders as Dead Rises to 35,000
AS IT IS
Turkey Investigates Builders as Dead Rises to 35,000

05:27 February 13, 2023

Turkish officials are targeting contractors reportedly connected to buildings that collapsed in last week’s powerful earthquakes. The magnitude 7.8 a…

US Shoots Down Three More Flying Objects
AS IT IS
US Shoots Down Three More Flying Objects

05:41 February 13, 2023

U.S. military fighter jets shot down three more flying objects over North America since taking down a Chinese spy balloon on February 4. General Glen…

Brazilian Scientists Work to Vaccinate Endangered Monkeys
Science & Technology
Brazilian Scientists Work to Vaccinate Endangered Monkeys

06:41 February 12, 2023

Animal experts in Brazil are treating endangered wild monkeys with a vaccine against yellow fever. The disease is severely threatening the golden lio…

Group Says Many US Plants, Animals at Risk
Science & Technology
Group Says Many US Plants, Animals at Risk

05:38 February 12, 2023

An environmental group says 40 percent of animals and 34 percent of plants in the United States are at risk of disappearing. The group NatureServe re…

Study Says World Has Enough Rare Earth Metals for Green Energy
Science & Technology
Study Says World Has Enough Rare Earth Metals for Green Energy

04:57 February 12, 2023

A recent study says there are enough rare earth metals on Earth for new “low-carbon electricity generation” technologies. Rare earth metals come from…

Scientists Discover 12 New Moons Orbiting Jupiter
Science & Technology
Scientists Discover 12 New Moons Orbiting Jupiter

06:03 February 12, 2023

Astronomers have discovered 12 additional moons orbiting Jupiter. That means Jupiter now has a total of 92 moons, more than any other planet in our s…

Are You a Party Animal?
Words & Their Stories
Are You a Party Animal?

05:19 February 11, 2023

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries are events that we often celebrate with a party. …

International Students in STEM Concerned About Tech Economy
Education
International Students in STEM Concerned About Tech Economy

06:57 February 11, 2023

Large technology companies including Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft, recently announced that they would cut thousands of jobs. The reductions are…

Ancient Culture in Turkey Might Have Been Brought Down by Dry Weather
Science & Technology
Ancient Culture in Turkey Might Have Been Brought Down by Dry Weather

05:10 February 11, 2023

Over three thousand years ago, several important civilizations in the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean collapsed or decreased in power. This eve…

Britain Moves Closer to Launching Official Digital Currency
Science & Technology
Britain Moves Closer to Launching Official Digital Currency

04:56 February 11, 2023

The British government is taking another step toward launching an official digital currency. British officials said this week they plan to gather pub…

'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One
American Stories
'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One

16:17 February 10, 2023

We present the first of four parts of the short story "The Blue Hotel," by Stephen Crane. The story was originally adapted by the U.S. Department of …

In Super Bowl 2023, Two Black Players Lead the Action
Arts & Culture
In Super Bowl 2023, Two Black Players Lead the Action

04:16 February 10, 2023

February 12 is not a holiday in the United States, but it may seem like one to many Americans because of one big game. Tens of millions of Americans …

Mexico Museum Aims to Help Save Endangered Axolotl Salamander
Science & Technology
Mexico Museum Aims to Help Save Endangered Axolotl Salamander

04:23 February 10, 2023

A new museum in Mexico aims to educate the public about the critically endangered axolotl salamander. The museum recently opened at Chapultepec Zoo i…

Reserve, Preserve, and Conserve
ASK A TEACHER
Reserve, Preserve, and Conserve

04:00 February 10, 2023

Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between reserve, preserve, and conserve. Question: Dear VOA Learnin…

Happily Ever After: Settings, Actions, and Lessons in Fairy Tales
Everyday Grammar
Happily Ever After: Settings, Actions, and Lessons in Fairy Tales

09:23 February 9, 2023

Recently, we discussed traditional stories called fairy tales. These stories are passed down through the generations. We learned that these tales tak…

Museum to Hold Largest Showing of Vermeer's Paintings
Arts & Culture
Museum to Hold Largest Showing of Vermeer's Paintings

03:07 February 9, 2023

The national museum of the Netherlands is holding the largest show ever of paintings by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. The Rijksmuseum is in the capi…

Researchers Testing Air-cleaning Technology, Carbon Storage
Science & Technology
Researchers Testing Air-cleaning Technology, Carbon Storage

05:02 February 9, 2023

A company in California is working with another in Canada to collect carbon dioxide (C02) and put it into new concrete. Carbon dioxide is a major pol…

US: Chinese Balloon Could Collect Intelligence Signals
AS IT IS
US: Chinese Balloon Could Collect Intelligence Signals

04:50 February 9, 2023

American officials said Thursday the Chinese balloon that the U.S. shot down recently was equipped to collect intelligence signals. And the airship w…

LeBron James Sets NBA Scoring Record
Arts & Culture
LeBron James Sets NBA Scoring Record

05:11 February 8, 2023

LeBron James is the new all-time scoring leader of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He set the record with a jump shot in the third quarter…

Bard, ChatGPT Set Up Google, Microsoft Battle
Science & Technology
Bard, ChatGPT Set Up Google, Microsoft Battle

06:58 February 8, 2023

Fast developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools are set to start new competitive battles between Google and Microsoft. Google chief Sundar Pichai …

US: Chinese Balloon Is part of Large Spying Program
AS IT IS
US: Chinese Balloon Is part of Large Spying Program

06:18 February 8, 2023

The United States has met with diplomats from 40 nations to share information about the Chinese spy balloon program. A top U.S. official and diplomat…

Earthquake Deaths in Turkey, Syria Pass 11,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue
AS IT IS
Earthquake Deaths in Turkey, Syria Pass 11,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue

06:55 February 8, 2023

Monday’s powerful 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has killed more than 11,000 people, officials say. Rescue teams from more than 20 count…

College Board: Changes to Black Studies Unrelated to Politics
Education
College Board: Changes to Black Studies Unrelated to Politics

06:39 February 7, 2023

On February 1, the College Board released its official structure, or framework, for a new Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. Li…

Researchers Develop Better Idea of How Egyptians Made Mummies
Science & Technology
Researchers Develop Better Idea of How Egyptians Made Mummies

04:49 February 7, 2023

For thousands of years, ancient Egyptians preserved their dead in a process known as mummification. Now, researchers have used chemistry and an unusu…

Ukraine War Turns Once-Lively Bakhmut into Ghost-like City
AS IT IS
Ukraine War Turns Once-Lively Bakhmut into Ghost-like City

04:23 February 7, 2023

The war in Ukraine has completely changed the eastern city of Bakhmut. The city used to be a popular tourist site, where visitors could explore the a…

Rescuers Hurry to Find Survivors of Major Earthquake in Turkey, Syria
AS IT IS
Rescuers Hurry to Find Survivors of Major Earthquake in Turkey, Syria

06:20 February 7, 2023

More than 6,200 people have been reportedly killed in the earthquake and aftershocks that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. But officials warn that …

Beyonce Breaks Record for Most Grammy Wins
Arts & Culture
Beyonce Breaks Record for Most Grammy Wins

04:47 February 6, 2023

American music star Beyoncé broke the record for most career Grammy wins at the National Recording Academy’s awards ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles. T…

Watch Young Children around These Houseplants
Health & Lifestyle
Watch Young Children around These Houseplants

03:49 February 6, 2023

Indoor plants are a beautiful way to brighten up your home, especially in the gray months of winter. But there can be a dark side to houseplants if y…

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Parts of Turkey and Syria
AS IT IS
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Parts of Turkey and Syria

06:28 February 6, 2023

A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck large areas of southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday. At least 2,300 people were killed. The number of dea…

How the Most Recent Chinese Balloon Was Different
AS IT IS
How the Most Recent Chinese Balloon Was Different

08:09 February 6, 2023

Balloon traveled over sensitive areas Shooting down balloon Chinese reactions I’m Mario Ritter, Jr. Hai Do adapted this report for VOA Learning Engli…

American Company Aims to Bring Back the Dodo Bird
Science & Technology
American Company Aims to Bring Back the Dodo Bird

05:21 February 5, 2023

More investors are supporting a biotechnology company working on ways to bring back animals that have died off. Some scientists, however, are doubtfu…

Recent Asteroid Flyby Suggests ‘Blind Spot’ in Planetary Defense
Science & Technology
Recent Asteroid Flyby Suggests ‘Blind Spot’ in Planetary Defense

06:40 February 5, 2023

A small asteroid was discovered recently, just days before it passed close to Earth. The object was never considered a real threat to our planet. But…

Is There Hope for Kenya’s Nairobi River?
AS IT IS
Is There Hope for Kenya’s Nairobi River?

05:51 February 5, 2023

As the river moves through Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the clear water turns black. And large birds feed on dead animals alongside. The Nairobi River cr…

High Costs Force Native Hawaiians to Leave for Las Vegas
AS IT IS
High Costs Force Native Hawaiians to Leave for Las Vegas

05:41 February 5, 2023

Just because your family is native to an area, it does not mean you will be able to live there forever. Increasingly, many Native Hawaiians are leavi…

Footloose and Fancy-free
Words & Their Stories
Footloose and Fancy-free

05:06 February 4, 2023

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. English has many idioms to express close connections. If two people are extremely close …

ChatGPT Releases New Tool to Identify AI Writing
Education
ChatGPT Releases New Tool to Identify AI Writing

06:30 February 4, 2023

A new tool from the maker of ChatGPT aims to help deal with concerns about how artificial intelligence (or AI) can be used to cheat in school. The to…

Humans, Dolphins Working Together to Fish
Science & Technology
Humans, Dolphins Working Together to Fish

05:00 February 4, 2023

A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins. Stories of people and dolphins working together to catch fish go back thou…

Italian Ship Makes Farthest Southern Journey
Science & Technology
Italian Ship Makes Farthest Southern Journey

02:12 February 4, 2023

An Italian ship in waters near Antarctica has sailed further south than any ship has done before. The ship was able to make it so far south because o…

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