2023-05-13 Scientists Vaccinating Koalas against Deadly Disease
Scientists have started vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in New South Wales, Australia. The disease causes blindness, infertility and death. Samuel Phillips is a microbiologist at the University of the…
2023-05-13 ‘Housekeeping’ and ‘Clean House’ Mean More Than Cleaning
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Spring is a time of the year when many people take time to clean. They straighten up messy areas of…
2023-05-13 Recreation Attracts Students, Adds to College Experience
When GianMarco Douglas was thinking about which medical school to attend earlier this year, he had a number of things in mind. He wanted to go to a school that…
2023-05-13 Zachary Taylor: Brief
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Zachary Taylor, the 12th president. He took office in 1849. Taylor had some things in common with earlier presidents.…
2023-05-12 Tesla Breaks Ground on Lithium Processing Center in Texas
American electric carmaker Tesla has broken ground on a new lithium processing center it says will support the production of up to 1 million vehicles by 2025. When completed, the…
2023-05-12 Scientists Release New Information about Area near Fomalhaut Star
Scientists have released new information about an area around a bright star called Fomalhaut in the Milky Way galaxy. The observations, made by the James Webb Space Telescope, provide details…
2023-05-12 Competing Visions of Turkey’s Elections
Turkey will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday. The elections take place as the Turkish Republic marks its 100th anniversary. Observers are watching election developments closely. A united opposition…
2023-05-12 ‘The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Prince Michael of…
2023-05-12 Religious Places
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about different kinds of religious centers. Question: Dear teacher, I am Saeed from Iran. I am so glad…
2023-05-11 Google’s Passkeys to Replace Passwords
There is good news for people who hate passwords. Google has added a different way to log in to its services. This new feature employs the use of “passkeys.” What…
2023-05-11 Thailand to Hold Competitive Vote for Legislature
Thailand will hold an election on May 14 after nearly 10 years under a military-led government. Voters will choose from opposition parties, including Pheu Thai and Move Forward, or supporters…
2023-05-11 Migrants Rush to US Border as Pandemic Restrictions End
Large numbers of migrants are crossing the United States border just hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are set to end. There are fears among migrants that new policies will make…
2023-05-11 Memories, Mother’s Day and Grammar
Think back to one of your favorite memories. What do you remember? Is it a time that you think about often? In this week’s Everyday Grammar, we will share ways…