2023-04-29 Study: Elephant Seals Sleep Only Two Hours a Day
Sleep is an important biological process for people and animals. However, much remains unknown about the process. Humans spend about…
2023-04-29 John Tyler: Unexpected
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about a vice president. John Tyler was William Henry Harrison’s…
2023-04-28 California Communities Prepare for Floods from Melting Snow
This winter, the U.S. state of California received unusually large amounts of rain and snow. Now, people worry that some…
2023-04-28 Longboard ‘Dancing’ Is Mix of Music, Moves and Danger
Some American skateboarders are creating new moves by combining longboarding and dance. This version of the activity is already popular…
2023-04-28 Swine, Pigs and Hogs
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between swine, pigs and hogs.…
2023-04-27 Why Is China Seeking to Negotiate in Russia’s War with Ukraine?
Chinese President Xi Jinping says he will send a representative to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” in Russia’s…
2023-04-27 US Mass Killings Could Set Tragic Record This Year
The United States is on a record pace for mass killings in 2023. A mass killing usually involves firearms and…
2023-04-27 South Korea’s President Speaks to US Congress
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke to the American Congress Thursday on the final day of his state visit…
2023-04-27 Grammar for Describing When We Are Not Feeling Well
Imagine you are feeling sick, and you need to go to the doctor. Your throat might hurt or you might…
2023-04-26 Singapore Executes Man for Involvement in Selling Cannabis
Singapore on Wednesday executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery. Cannabis is another word for the drug marijuana.…
2023-04-26 Japanese Space Company Says Moon Lander Likely Crashed
A Japanese space exploration company said Wednesday there was “a high probability” that its vehicle crashed while trying to land…
2023-04-26 Scientists Develop Mobile Printing Device for COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers say they have developed a small printing device that can produce vaccine patches for COVID-19 and other diseases. Since…