2023-07-16 Japan Wants to Remove Social Pressure on Women in Science
Yuna Kato is a third-year student at one of Japan’s top engineering universities. She is looking forward to a career in research but fears it might be short-lived if she…
2023-07-16 NASA Rover Finds New Evidence of Organic Matter on Mars
Scientists say they have found new evidence of organic matter on Mars that could be linked to past life on the planet. The Perseverance explorer, which is operated by the…
2023-07-15 Anthropocene: New Human Epoch
Since the middle of the 20th century, humans have had a very strong effect on planet Earth. These effects have included climate change, species loss and pollution. Humanity’s impact has…
2023-07-15 James Garfield: Assassinated
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about James Garfield. He was the 20th president of the United States. Garfield is not one of the best-known presidents.…
2023-07-15 ‘To Sink or Swim’ Is Up to You
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples, notes on usage, and sometimes…
2023-07-15 Most Ivy League Schools Now Have Female Presidents
Three women started new terms as presidents at Ivy League universities in July. Their appointments mean that six of the eight highly selective schools are led by a female president.…
2023-07-14 India Launches Lander, Rover to the Moon
An Indian spacecraft traveled to the far side of the moon Friday. India’s space agency said it is a follow-up mission to its failed effort nearly four years ago. The…
2023-07-14 Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
The American Southwest is experiencing extremely high temperatures and that has health officials concerned. Along the U.S.-Mexico border, federal agents reported 10 deaths in early July. Another 45 people had…
2023-07-14 Ohio Museum Shows History of Television Technology
The history of television began long before millions of Americans gathered in front of their black-and-white sets and watched shows like Lucy, Uncle Miltie, and Howdy Doodie. “Everybody thinks TV…
2023-07-14 ‘The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky’ by Stephen Crane, Part Two
From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories. Our story is called “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.” It was written by Stephen Crane. Today, we will hear the second…
2023-07-14 Teen vs. Tween
Hi there. This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “teen” and “tween.” Question: Hello VOA Learning English, I am Abdirohim from Somalia.…
2023-07-13 Ukrainians Take Long Journey to Escape Russian Occupation
For Rima Yaremenko, the 5,000-kilometer journey to escape Russian occupation ended within sight of where it started. The 68-year-old Ukrainian woman crossed three countries over six days only to settle…
2023-07-13 Are American Cities Prepared for Heat Emergencies?
Planet Earth’s recent record-breaking heat is causing concern for scientists and others worldwide. In the United States, experts question if American cities are safe for their populations during heat waves.…