2023-03-19 Brazilian Researchers Find ‘Terrifying’ Plastic Rocks on Distant Island
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, is causing concern due to…
2023-03-19 Unique Island Animals at Greater Risk of Extinction
Biologists who study evolution have always been interested in animals that developed on islands. In some situations, animals on islands changed over time and came to look very different from…
2023-03-19 New Public Show Explores Influence of Leon Monet
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. The exhibition explores…
2023-03-19 Scientists Aim to Land New Telescope on Far Side of the Moon
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 provide important details about the…
2023-03-18 More Young Americans Choosing to Skip College
Three years ago, COVID-19 restrictions caused major changes to the way students experienced college. Instead of learning in classrooms, they took classes online. Instead of living on campus, many students…
2023-03-18 Par for the Course
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In news reports, you can hear about surprising events. You can learn about new technologies, new plans, and big changes.…
2023-03-18 James Madison: Scholar
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. James Madison was elected in 1808. He was a capable president who served two terms. But most Americans do not remember Madison for his…
2023-03-18 Material from Coconuts Helps Protect Coastal Areas
Coastal communities around the world are using material from coconuts to reduce beach erosion. Long pieces from the outer shell of the coconut, known as coir, are often used with…
2023-03-17 Irregular vs. Abnormal
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about two common synonyms, or words that have similar meanings, “abnormal” and “irregular.” Question: Hi VOA Learning English,…
2023-03-17 ‘A White Heron,’ by Sarah Orne Jewett
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 Gallant. The forest was…
2023-03-17 French Bulldog Becomes US Top Dog
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 week that the French…
2023-03-17 US Government Rethinking Race, Ethnicity Classifications
The United States is considering updating racial and ethnic categories recognized in the country for the first time since 1997. The government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) plans to…