2024-08-15 Scientists Propose Idea to Warm Mars
The idea of turning Mars into a livable world for humans is a common element of science fiction. But could such an action be done in real life? Scientists are…
2024-08-15 Everyday Grammar: Beating Problems with Adverbs
For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. This week, we’re going to talk about some common problems with adverbs. Basically, adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, and other…
2024-08-14 Van Gogh’s The Starry Night Recreated in Bosnia’s Hills
In the green hills of central Bosnia and Herzegovina, Halim Zukic has recreated a nature park in the form of one of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings, The Starry…
2024-08-14 Study: Hottest Oceans in 400 Years Endanger Great Barrier Reef
New research shows that water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past 10 years. The rising temperatures have…
2024-08-14 Tech Tip: Google Wallet Now Creates Digital IDs from Photos
Google has added a new tool that permits Android users to create digital versions of many kinds of identification (ID) cards and event passes for device wallets. The tool is…
2024-08-13 Banksy Announces Series of New Works
The famous street artist known as Banksy recently announced a new painting on another wall along a street in London. The image is of a rhinoceros that appears to be…
2024-08-13 Student Uprising in Bangladesh Part of History of Political Protest
Protests in Bangladesh that involved many students have led to the long-time prime minister fleeing the country. The developments in the South Asian country are among the most recent incidents…
2024-08-13 Chinese Rocket Breaks Up in Space, Releasing Hundreds of Debris Pieces
Experts say a Chinese rocket that recently helped launch 18 satellites broke apart in space and created hundreds of pieces of debris. Space traffic observation organizations said data showed part…
2024-08-13 More US Schools Are Taking Breaks for Meditation
A class of third-grade students in the American state of Georgia had just a few days left until summer vacation would begin. And lunchtime was only an hour away. But…
2024-08-12 World’s Largest 3D Printed Community Nears Completion
Like other 3D printers, the Vulcan printer puts down layer by layer of materials to build an object. However, this printer is more than 13.7 meters wide and prints homes…