2022-06-05 After Shootings, NYC Explores Gun Detectors in Subway
Six weeks ago, a gunman fired more than 30 shots on a New York City underground train, wounding 10 people. Ten days ago, another gunman in the subway killed a…
2022-06-05 What Is the World’s Largest Plant?
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest plant — a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly copying, or cloning, itself. A genetic study found that the underwater field of green…
2022-06-05 Study: Ancient Sharks Might Have Competed Against Each Other
Researchers are learning more about the disappearance of the largest-known shark. Sharks are large and often dangerous sea fish known for their sharp teeth. The international researchers studied the mineral…
2022-06-05 How a Simple Part Could Change the Automobile Industry
The wire harness is a low-cost car part that connects wires together. But, production of the parts has been causing problems in the auto industry. Some predict this simple part…
2022-06-04 Chinatown Returns after Pandemic, Anti-Asian Violence
Chinatowns are areas in cities outside of mainland China that are home to large numbers of Chinese people. Cultural and arts organizations in Chinatowns across North America have worked for…
2022-06-04 Sri Lankan Rickshaw Driver Has to Wait 12 Hours for Fuel
Lasanda Deepthi is a 43-year-old Sri Lankan auto-rickshaw driver near the capital Colombo. An auto-rickshaw is a three-wheeled motorized vehicle used for public transport. Deepthi carefully observes her fuel levels…
2022-06-04 Japan’s New Edible Cement
University of Tokyo researchers in Japan have created a new technology that uses food waste in a surprising way. Student Kota Machida and Professor Yuya Sakai say the operation can…
2022-06-04 How Russia’s War in Ukraine Will Hurt Academic Exchange
When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, many Western governments acted to restrict trade and other exchange with Vladimir Putin’s government. But the restrictions with Russia have not only affected…
2022-06-04 Describing Things That Happen Very Fast
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. The English language has several expressions that describe things that happen very fast. Today we will talk about several. Some…
2022-06-03 Using Hyphens with Compound Nouns
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will continue to answer a question from Yousra, from Egypt, about using hyphens when making compound nouns. Question: Hello, my name is…
2022-06-03 The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne
We all want to make ourselves better. Women and men try to be more attractive, smarter, and kinder. This story shows us the danger of trying to improve someone else.…
2022-06-03 Can Actors Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Save Their Careers?
After a fiery six-week libel trial followed by millions of people, actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard face the same task: rebuilding their images and careers. Depp won his lawsuit…
2022-06-03 Vietnam Glass-bottomed Bridge Opens for Visitors
A resort in Vietnam has opened a glass-bottomed foot bridge connecting two mountains. It is the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country. The 150-meter-tall bridge crosses a deep,…