2024-08-16 ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue,’ by Edgar Allan Poe, Part One
We present the first of five parts of the short story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” by Edgar Allen Poe. The story was originally adapted and recorded by VOA…
2024-08-16 Combine and Integrate
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Simona in China about the words “combine” and “integrate.” Question Dear Teacher, Hi! I have a question. What…
2024-08-15 Study: Stonehenge’s ‘Altar Stone’ Came from Far Away Scotland
Researchers are one step closer to understanding how Britain’s ancient circular structure, Stonehenge, was created. The circle of huge rocks stands in southern England. Its so-called altar stone lies flat…
2024-08-15 Japan’s Megaquake Warning Leads to Worry, Preparation
An agency of Japan’s government recently gave its first-ever “megaquake advisory,” or warning message. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the warning after a powerful quake struck on August 8…
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…