2024-11-14 Scientists Identify Misunderstanding about Uranus
In 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel made Uranus the first planet discovered with a telescope. But, 243 years later, we still do not know much about this cold planet,…
2024-11-14 An Introduction to Verb Tenses
For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. Today we are going to give you a basic overview of the verb tense system in English. Verb tenses tell us how…
2024-11-13 Pistachios Becoming Major Crop in California
In a large plant in the heart of California’s farmland, millions of pistachios are inspected, prepared and shipped off around the world. Pistachios, a kind of nut, have been around…
2024-11-13 Researchers: Huge Drop in African Elephants
African elephants are Earth’s largest land animals. They are very intelligent and highly social. A recent study also says that numbers of African elephants sharply decreased over about fifty years.…
2024-11-13 Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Children under 16
The Australian government recently announced plans to ban the use of social media by children under the age of 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “Social media is doing harm…
2024-11-12 Europe Scientists Predict Another World Heat Record
Europe’s climate agency says this year is likely to break 2023’s record for the hottest year ever. Researchers at the Copernicus agency also predicted 2024 will be the first year…
2024-11-12 Webb Telescope Shows a Black Hole Breaking a Theoretical Limit
Researchers have observed a large black hole that gained mass at a rate much faster than scientists had thought possible. New observations from the Webb telescope involve the largest kind…
2024-11-12 China Eases Pressure on Private Teaching Companies
China is quietly easing regulations on private education companies as the government aims to support a slowing economy. Government officials have not announced a policy change. But news reports say…
2024-11-11 Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite
An experimental satellite made out of wood has been launched into space. Japanese developers of the device say it is the first time a wooden satellite has ever been sent…
2024-11-11 Farmers Aim to Save Mexico City’s Island Gardens
Several large lakes once surrounded Mexico City. Those lakes have disappeared over the years. But what is left of one of them is still important to local people who grow…