2023-09-24 Why Rural Hospitals in the US Are Closing Maternity Centers
Alisha Alderson is a 45-year-old woman from rural eastern Oregon. In August, she was pregnant and just a few weeks from having her baby. But that month, the only hospital…
2023-09-24 Australia Puts Water Quality Sensors in Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s government has placed sensors in parts of the Great Barrier Reef in an effort to record water quality. The Great Barrier Reef covers about 344,000 square kilometers of area…
2023-09-24 Easy Houseplants for Forgetful Caregivers
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition for The Associated Press. But even she has killed…
2023-09-24 Study: Drug Could Block Bone Loss in Astronauts in Space
Researchers say a new drug compound has been found to prevent bone loss in humans visiting space. The drug was tested on mice on the International Space Station (ISS). A…
2023-09-23 Programs Aim to Increase Number of Black Doctors
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently said the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action dealt a “serious blow” to the medical field’s goal of increasing the number of Black…
2023-09-23 No Need to ‘Gild the Lily’
Now it’s time for Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples and notes on…
2023-09-23 Herbert Hoover: Blamed
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about Herbert Hoover. He took office in 1929. Hoover was president for the early years of what Americans call the…
2023-09-22 Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio, Home of Wright Brothers
The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically. The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced…
2023-09-22 For US, Art in Federal Buildings Is a Must
Artwork has been a part of federal structures almost since the founding of the United States. A good example is the U.S. Capitol Building with its domed ceiling, paintings and…
2023-09-22 ‘Love of Life,’ by Jack London, Part Four
We present the last of four parts of the short story “Love of Life,” by Jack London. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.…
2023-09-22 On Time or In Time?
Hi there! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “in time” and “on time?” Question: Dear VOA, What is the difference between…
2023-09-21 What Will Office of the Future Be Like?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how people in the U.S. work. Before the pandemic, only 5.7 percent of people worked from their homes. But a recent report from the business…
2023-09-21 Saudi Arabia Aims to Meet Water Needs with Solar Power
Saudi Arabia is a dry place. In many areas, people there depend on turning saltwater from the Persian Gulf and Red Sea into drinkable, fresh water. That process is called…