2024-05-25 Researchers in Australia Develop a ‘Water Harvester’
Researchers in Australia recently announced the launch of a new device that, they say, absorbs water from air to produce drinkable water. Researchers at the University of Newcastle call the…
2024-05-25 Study Reveals History, Travels of Baobab Tree
The baobab tree is a special thing to see. During the dry season, its leafless branches look like roots coming from a thick trunk. It appears as if someone took…
2024-05-25 Many Handy ‘Hand’ Expressions
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Every day, we do countless things with our hands. So, it’s not surprising that we have many “hand” expressions that…
2024-05-25 US Community Colleges Offer Clean Energy Training
Across the United States, students are now looking to community colleges for training in jobs related to climate change solutions. These include wind and solar energy, electrification, and protecting water…
2024-05-24 Conflict Hurts Mali’s Tourism Industry
Kola Bah used to earn money as a guide in Mali’s historic city of Djenné, once a center of Islamic learning. The city is known for its large Grand Mosque…
2024-05-24 New Food Flavors Coming to Stores
In New York, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream brings people in with classic flavors like vanilla and pistachio. But, sometimes, the ice cream maker adds what it calls a “shock flavor,”…
2024-05-24 The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton
Today’s story is “The Lady, or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton. The story was written by Frank Stockton in 1882. It was adapted for VOA Learning English by Shelley…
2024-05-24 Improve Your Vocabulary: Part 2
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we continue our answer about the best way to expand your vocabulary. Last week, we said the best way to improve vocabulary is…
2024-05-23 Japan’s Military Looks for More Women After Harassment Claims
Japan is undergoing its biggest military build-up since World War II. But it is struggling to fill its ranks with women. The Japanese military has faced a series of sexual…
2024-05-23 Businesses Aim to Get More Africans Using Smartphones
Modern smart phones are still seen as a curiosity in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Experts believe mobile internet service is an important tool for economic growth in places such…
2024-05-23 Microsoft Announces New PCs with Built-in AI
American software maker Microsoft says it will release new computer models with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The new computers will be equipped with a new version of Microsoft’s existing…
2024-05-23 Memorial Day and Grammar
Memorial Day is an American holiday that honors the memory of people who died while serving in the U.S. military. This year, it will be celebrated on Monday, May 27th.…