2024-06-28 ‘Athenaise’ by Kate Chopin
Our story today is called “Athenaise.” It was written by Kate Chopin. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Athenaise went away one morning to visit her parents, ten miles…
2024-06-28 Using ‘Though’ and ‘However’: Part 2
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we continue to answer the question from Edilson in Brazil about the difference between “though” and “however.” Question Hi, this is Edilson, from…
2024-06-27 Cows, Pigs Face Carbon Tax in Denmark
Denmark will tax farm animals such as cattle and pigs for releasing methane, a kind of greenhouse gas, starting in 2030. Some scientists think that greenhouse gases trap heat in…
2024-06-27 Nigeria’s ‘Happy City’ Is Helpless Against Rising Sea
The coastal Nigerian community of Ayetoro was founded in 1947. Often called a “Happy City,” it was meant to be a Christian utopia, or perfect place. But now its remaining…
2024-06-27 Scientists Study Why Bird Flu Kills Some Animals, Not Others
Researchers are seeking to learn why bird flu kills some animals quickly but causes only moderate illness in others. In recent years, bird flu is believed to have killed millions…
2024-06-27 Talking about What We See in Space
Sky-watchers have had a busy year so far in 2024. There has been much to see among the stars and planets. In April, many people in the United States were…
2024-06-26 US Cities Build Small Communities for the Homeless
Some U.S. cities are building housing, called “micro communities,” that is meant to combat increasing homelessness. The housing units in these communities are small and built quickly. Unlike group shelters,…
2024-06-26 Scientists Discover ‘Awakening’ Center of a Distant Galaxy
Space researchers have observed a big increase in energy at the center of a distant galaxy caused by a very large black hole. They say the discovery could be meaningful…
2024-06-26 Demand for AI Computing Power Makes Nvidia a Top Valued Company
Shares in American technology company Nvidia have risen sharply during the past year. The increases have given the company a market valuation of more than $3 trillion. Last week, the…
2024-06-25 Wild Cat Is Back from Near Extinction
A species of wild cat in Europe that was almost extinct, or about to disappear, over 20 years ago has returned. Last week, the International Union for Conservation of Nature…
2024-06-25 Chinese Spacecraft Brings Moon Samples Back to Earth
A Chinese spacecraft has returned to Earth with rock and soil samples recently collected from the moon. A parachute Tuesday floated the unmanned Chang’e-6 capsule back to earth in China’s…