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The method of making electricity from the Earth’s natural heat has been moving forward quietly for many years. Recently, that effort has reached a milestone with a big, new project.…
Two American astronauts have been delayed at the International Space Station (ISS) while engineers try to fix problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Starliner is a joint project between Boeing and…
Deadly mass shootings have affected many American communities in recent years. These communities have had to face a decision: Do they keep the buildings where the bloodshed happened? Or do…
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about something found in water – waves. Surfers are experts at riding waves in the ocean. But…
Saruwaka Kiyoshie is a 74-year-old surfer and classical Japanese dancer. Now Saruwaka is interested in a new event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris: breakdancing. “I used to see…
Our story today is called “Athenaise.” It was written by Kate Chopin. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Athenaise went away one morning to visit her parents, ten miles…
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we continue to answer the question from Edilson in Brazil about the difference between “though” and “however.” Question Hi, this is Edilson, from…
Denmark will tax farm animals such as cattle and pigs for releasing methane, a kind of greenhouse gas, starting in 2030. Some scientists think that greenhouse gases trap heat in…
The coastal Nigerian community of Ayetoro was founded in 1947. Often called a “Happy City,” it was meant to be a Christian utopia, or perfect place. But now its remaining…
Researchers are seeking to learn why bird flu kills some animals quickly but causes only moderate illness in others. In recent years, bird flu is believed to have killed millions…
Sky-watchers have had a busy year so far in 2024. There has been much to see among the stars and planets. In April, many people in the United States were…
Some U.S. cities are building housing, called “micro communities,” that is meant to combat increasing homelessness. The housing units in these communities are small and built quickly. Unlike group shelters,…