2023-08-13 Sea Reptile Fossils Suggest It Was a Filter-feeder
Baleen whales, such as the blue whale, are huge sea animals. Baleen describes a filter-feeding system in their mouths through which they can eat huge amounts of very small ocean…
2023-08-13 Scientists Work to Save Florida Reefs
Several organizations are racing to save the reef that runs along the Florida Keys. A summer heat wave has already led to historic coral bleaching. Coral bleaching is the process…
2023-08-13 Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found
Scientists have discovered fossils that might have belonged to the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. The blue whale holds the current record as the largest creature to live on Earth.…
2023-08-12 Sea Ice in Antarctica Falls to Record Lows
Sea ice in the Antarctic area fell to a record low this year. The drop is a result of rising temperatures worldwide. And there is no quick fix to make…
2023-08-12 William McKinley: Imperial
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about William McKinley. He took office in 1897 and was re-elected in 1900. He led the United States into the…
2023-08-12 Learn When to Wear ‘Kid Gloves’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, notes on usage, and use…
2023-08-12 More US Minority Teachers Are Quitting
States are reporting that teachers are leaving their jobs in growing numbers. In some cases, retirement is highest among teachers from minority groups. One reason is stress from burnout during…
2023-08-11 Hawaii Wildfires Kill at Least 55, Recovery to Take Years
Wildfires on Hawaii’s island of Maui have killed at least 55 people and destroyed a historic town, officials said. The number of deaths is expected to rise even higher. Officials…
2023-08-11 Hip-hop Culture Carries the Spirit of Protest
The signs of hip-hop’s influence are everywhere. American rapper and music producer Pharrell Williams recently became a creative director for the French fashion company Louis Vuitton. Other hip hop stars,…
2023-08-11 ‘Paul’s Case,’ by Willa Cather, Part One
Our story today is called “Paul’s Case.” Willa Cather wrote it. Donna de Sanctis adapted it for VOA Learning English. “Paul’s Case” will be told in two parts. Here is…
2023-08-11 What Does the Song, ‘This Is Me’ Mean?
Hello. This week on Ask a Teacher, we will explain parts of a song for a listener. Question: I have a song I want you to explain. It is This…
2023-08-10 Economists Wonder If Few or Many Will Benefit from AI
Throughout history, technological progress has brought new wealth but has not always improved people’s lives. Economists now say it is not clear whether artificial intelligence (AI) will help or hurt…
2023-08-10 DNA of Enslaved Iron Workers Gives Light to African American History
Not far from Camp David, a U.S. presidential base in Maryland, lie the remains of an iron workshop called Catoctin Furnace. The workshop dates back to the late 18th century.…