2024-05-16 AI Helps Woman Regain Voice after Brain Surgery
Lots of people are concerned about the ability that artificial intelligence (AI) has to copy their voices. When AI is used to make false recordings of things that a person…
2024-05-16 US Agency Permits Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently permitted yogurt producers to make a health claim on containers of…
2024-05-16 New Study Examines How Elephants Say ‘Hello’
People greet each other in many ways. They might say “hello” in different languages. They might physically do something like shaking hands, giving hugs, or exchanging kisses. Elephants seem to…
2024-05-16 Reviewing Prefixes in Protest Stories
In last week’s Everyday Grammar, we looked at prefixes in reports of student protests against the war between Israel and Hamas. Then, we asked our readers to use prefixes from…
2024-05-15 Migration Group Says 76 Million Displaced in 2023
Conflicts and natural disasters caused nearly 76 million people to be displaced within their countries a migration research group says. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC) said violence in Sudan,…
2024-05-15 Miniature Poodle Wins Westminster Dog Show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. That is the 11th victory for poodles at the famous dog…
2024-05-15 US Teen Started College at 10, Earns Doctorate at 17
Dorothy Jean Tillman II of Chicago, Illinois took her first college class at age 10. This month, she became the youngest person to earn a doctorate in integrated behavioral health…
2024-05-15 Researchers: Smarter Vehicles Could Greatly Change Traffic Signals
Researchers say the rise of more smart and connected vehicles on American roads could lead to big changes for traffic signals. The current U.S. traffic signal system has been in…
2024-05-14 Two Win World Food Prize for Securing Agricultural Seeds
About 20 years ago, Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin wanted to prevent hunger and protect the world’s food supply. The two men imagined a so-called “doomsday vault” for plant seeds.…
2024-05-14 In Asia, Buddha’s Birthday Is Celebrated in Different Ways
In ancient India, the term “Buddha” was used to describe someone who has awakened from ignorance and gained freedom from suffering. Buddha means the “enlightened one.” Today, the names Buddha,…
2024-05-14 US to Increase Tariffs on $18 Billion of Chinese Imports
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans Tuesday to increase tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. Among the goods facing new taxes will be electric vehicles…
2024-05-14 Top US School Gives Teachers More Independence
When teachers at one of the top public schools in Florida are asked how they succeed, one answer is universal: They have autonomy in the classroom. Teachers with autonomy are…