2025-01-28 UN Says 250 million Students Missed School in 2024 Because of Weather
A United Nations report has found that extreme weather interrupted the schooling of at least 242 million children last year.…
2025-01-28 Scientists with Disabilities Seek Changes to Improve their Work
Disabled researchers often face barriers while carrying out their work. So some scientists with disabilities are seeking to increase attention…
2025-01-27 The American South Gets ‘Once-in-a Lifetime’ Snow and Cold
People in the southern U.S. state of Florida are used to warm, sunny weather. But on January 21, Floridians saw…
2025-01-27 Using Real Trees to Bring Nature Indoors
There is a growing movement worldwide to use plants in building design to establish closer connections with nature and soften…
2025-01-27 How to Protect Against Increased Viral Spread in Winter
Influenza, or the flu, COVID-19, norovirus and the common cold easily spread throughout the winter season. Knowing what these infections…
2025-01-26 Birdwatchers Photograph Prized Waterbirds in Alabama
In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of birds called sandhill cranes search for food such…
2025-01-26 Astronauts Stay Busy on International Space Station Awaiting Flight Home
Two American astronauts awaiting their return flight from the International Space Station (ISS) have stayed busy carrying out a series…
2025-01-25 Get Ready for Spring Planting in Winter
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In many parts of the world, winter brings cold…
2025-01-24 Researchers Uncover a Bathhouse Complex in Ancient Pompeii
Archeological research has uncovered another treasure of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii: a large private bathhouse. The explosion of…
2025-01-24 Minimal Pairs for Pronunciation
This week on Ask a Teacher we answer a question from Doraemon in Japan. Here is Doraemon’s question: Hi VOA,…