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What is the Super Bowl?
Arts & Culture
What is the Super Bowl?

04:54 February 7, 2025

This Sunday, February 9, is not a holiday in the United States, but it might seem like one to Americans. Many will be attending parties to watch Supe…

Study: Millions of Europeans Could Die from Heat by end of Century
Science & Technology
Study: Millions of Europeans Could Die from Heat by end of Century

04:50 February 6, 2025

A new study warns that millions of Europeans could die from heat-related causes by the end of the century. The study was based on computer simulation…

Study Finds India’s Tiger Population Doubled in 12 Years
Science & Technology
Study Finds India’s Tiger Population Doubled in 12 Years

05:56 February 5, 2025

A recent study says India has doubled its tiger population in 12 years. Researchers said the gain came from efforts to protect the big cats from hunt…

New US Jet Breaks Sound Barrier in First Flight Test
Science & Technology
New US Jet Breaks Sound Barrier in First Flight Test

07:47 February 5, 2025

An experimental aircraft developed by a private American company broke the sound barrier during a recent flight test. California-based company Boom S…

Japan Launches New Satellite to Improve Navigation System
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Japan Launches New Satellite to Improve Navigation System

03:16 February 5, 2025

Japan's space agency says it successfully launched a navigation satellite on its new H3 rocket. The latest launch on February 2 took place as the cou…

Huge Iceberg Could Threaten Penguins in the South Atlantic Ocean
Science & Technology
Huge Iceberg Could Threaten Penguins in the South Atlantic Ocean

06:03 February 4, 2025

Scientists are worried that a large iceberg heading toward an island in the South Atlantic Ocean could threaten wildlife there. Researchers say the i…

New Zealand Recognizes a Mountain as a Legal Person
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New Zealand Recognizes a Mountain as a Legal Person

06:34 February 4, 2025

New Zealand’s parliament recently passed a law that gives a mountain all the rights and responsibilities of a human being. The indigenous Māori peopl…

Scientists Find ‘Chorus Waves’ in Unexpected Part of Space
Science & Technology
Scientists Find ‘Chorus Waves’ in Unexpected Part of Space

03:44 February 3, 2025

International researchers recently released a study on bursts of energy in an unexpected area of space. Scientists call the energetic activity “choru…

US Company Gives Over 18,000 Kilograms of Salmon to Food Bank
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US Company Gives Over 18,000 Kilograms of Salmon to Food Bank

04:02 February 3, 2025

A New York food bank was offered a large donation of fresh fish last month — but the gift came with a complication. LocalCoho, a New York salmon farm…

US Approves Treatment for Severe High Blood Pressure
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US Approves Treatment for Severe High Blood Pressure

06:37 February 3, 2025

Michael Garrity had dangerously high blood pressure for many years. And the medicines that doctors gave him could not control it. But a new treatment…

Researchers: NASA Asteroid Samples Contain ‘Building Blocks’ of Life
Science & Technology
Researchers: NASA Asteroid Samples Contain ‘Building Blocks’ of Life

07:18 February 2, 2025

Scientists examining material collected from an asteroid say it appears to contain some of the chemical building blocks of life. The American spacecr…

Conflict Complicates Environmental Problems at the Dead Sea
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Conflict Complicates Environmental Problems at the Dead Sea

04:56 February 2, 2025

International visitors to Israel used to visit Ein Gedi, a popular beach on the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the place on Earth’s surface that is farthe…

Last Four Monkeys Return to ‘Monkey Farm’ in South Carolina
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Last Four Monkeys Return to ‘Monkey Farm’ in South Carolina

02:44 February 1, 2025

Officials in the southern U.S. state of South Carolina have recaptured the last of 43 monkeys who escaped from a farm that raises monkeys in early No…

What is the Best Kind of Yoga for Beginners?
Arts & Culture
What is the Best Kind of Yoga for Beginners?

06:16 January 31, 2025

The activity called yoga means different things to different people around the world. The word itself comes from the Sanskrit language and means “uni…

In India, Sudden Sea Turtle Deaths Cause Concern
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In India, Sudden Sea Turtle Deaths Cause Concern

04:22 January 30, 2025

Over 400 dead sea turtles have been found on India's east coast near the city of Chennai in the last two weeks. Those numbers have not been seen in m…

Health Experts Seek New Ways to Identify and Treat Obesity
Health & Lifestyle
Health Experts Seek New Ways to Identify and Treat Obesity

06:55 January 29, 2025

A group of international experts is proposing a new way to define and identify obesity – a medical condition linked to having too much body fat. The …

Taiwan to Kill Tens of Thousands of Iguanas to Protect Farmland
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Taiwan to Kill Tens of Thousands of Iguanas to Protect Farmland

03:58 January 29, 2025

Taiwan plans to kill up to 120,000 green iguanas that are damaging the island’s agriculture industry. Around 200,000 of the animals are believed to b…

Is the Pink Substance Dropped on LA Fires Safe?
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Is the Pink Substance Dropped on LA Fires Safe?

04:53 January 29, 2025

The efforts to battle widespread fires across Los Angeles included aircraft drops of a bright red and pink substance. The material covered forests, h…

Colorado Court Rules Elephants Barred from Seeking Zoo Release, Are Not Humans
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Colorado Court Rules Elephants Barred from Seeking Zoo Release, Are Not Humans

04:19 January 28, 2025

A court in the American state of Colorado has ruled against an animal rights group seeking the release of five elephants from a zoo. Lawyers for the …

UN Says 250 million Students Missed School in 2024 Because of Weather
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UN Says 250 million Students Missed School in 2024 Because of Weather

04:39 January 28, 2025

A United Nations report has found that extreme weather interrupted the schooling of at least 242 million children last year. The weather included sev…

Using Real Trees to Bring Nature Indoors
Arts & Culture
Using Real Trees to Bring Nature Indoors

07:04 January 27, 2025

There is a growing movement worldwide to use plants in building design to establish closer connections with nature and soften hard city styles. The m…

How to Protect Against Increased Viral Spread in Winter
Health & Lifestyle
How to Protect Against Increased Viral Spread in Winter

09:33 January 27, 2025

Influenza, or the flu, COVID-19, norovirus and the common cold easily spread throughout the winter season. Knowing what these infections are and how …

The American South Gets ‘Once-in-a Lifetime’ Snow and Cold
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The American South Gets ‘Once-in-a Lifetime’ Snow and Cold

05:10 January 27, 2025

People in the southern U.S. state of Florida are used to warm, sunny weather. But on January 21, Floridians saw a rare sight: snow on their beaches. …

Astronauts Stay Busy on International Space Station Awaiting Flight Home
Science & Technology
Astronauts Stay Busy on International Space Station Awaiting Flight Home

07:33 January 26, 2025

Two American astronauts awaiting their return flight from the International Space Station (ISS) have stayed busy carrying out a series of scientific …

Birdwatchers Photograph Prized Waterbirds in Alabama
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Birdwatchers Photograph Prized Waterbirds in Alabama

04:59 January 26, 2025

In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of birds called sandhill cranes search for food such as berries, corn, see…

Get Ready for Spring Planting in Winter
Health & Lifestyle
Get Ready for Spring Planting in Winter

04:26 January 25, 2025

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In many parts of the world, winter brings cold temperatures and, in some places, sn…

Researchers Uncover a Bathhouse Complex in Ancient Pompeii
Arts & Culture
Researchers Uncover a Bathhouse Complex in Ancient Pompeii

03:17 January 24, 2025

Archeological research has uncovered another treasure of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii: a large private bathhouse. The explosion of Mount Vesuviu…

US Solar Farms Put Hungry Sheep to Work
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US Solar Farms Put Hungry Sheep to Work

05:37 January 23, 2025

A group of sheep on farmland in the American state of Texas work together to complete a job: eating the grass growing beneath hundreds of solar panel…

Researchers: Female Family Ties Important to Social Networks
Science & Technology
Researchers: Female Family Ties Important to Social Networks

04:58 January 22, 2025

A recent study suggests that female family ties were central to social networks in ancient Celtic society before the Roman invasion. Genetic evidence…

Meta Ends Third-party Fact-Checking, Adds ‘Community Notes’ System
Science & Technology
Meta Ends Third-party Fact-Checking, Adds ‘Community Notes’ System

06:40 January 22, 2025

Facebook parent company Meta recently announced changes to the way it tries to identify misinformation and harmful material published on its social m…

Red Coloring Linked to Cancer Risk Banned in US Foods
Health & Lifestyle
Red Coloring Linked to Cancer Risk Banned in US Foods

04:23 January 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a chemical widely used to color some food products red. The ban of the coloring chemical, call…

Musk: Third Person Receives Computer-Brain Connection from Neuralink
Science & Technology
Musk: Third Person Receives Computer-Brain Connection from Neuralink

04:45 January 21, 2025

Businessman Elon Musk said a third person has had a special electronic device directly connected to their brain. The unidentified person received an …

Nepal Supreme Court Bans Large Business Development in Protected Areas
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Nepal Supreme Court Bans Large Business Development in Protected Areas

04:18 January 21, 2025

Nepal's Supreme Court has struck down disputed laws that permit waterpower centers, visitor housing such as hotels, and other business development in…

No Soil Needed to Grow Air Plants at Home
Health & Lifestyle
No Soil Needed to Grow Air Plants at Home

06:10 January 20, 2025

If you are looking for houseplants that do not take up a lot of space and are easy to grow, air plants might be the right choice. There are more than…

Learn to Have Better Balance and Prevent Falls as You Age
Health & Lifestyle
Learn to Have Better Balance and Prevent Falls as You Age

05:39 January 20, 2025

To age well, doctors say we should remember the importance of good balance. It matters when you wash yourself, put clothing on and, generally, move a…

Researchers Use Lasers to Study Ancient Peruvian Mummies
Science & Technology
Researchers Use Lasers to Study Ancient Peruvian Mummies

04:13 January 19, 2025

For more than 5,000 years, humans have covered themselves with permanent artistic designs known as tattoos. In a recent study, researchers used laser…

Two New Private Spacecraft Launch to the Moon
Science & Technology
Two New Private Spacecraft Launch to the Moon

07:28 January 19, 2025

Two private spacecraft are on their way to the moon to carry out separate missions. The landers launched January 15 from the American government’s Ke…

The Inauguration of the US President Through Time
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The Inauguration of the US President Through Time

09:55 January 18, 2025

On January 20, the United States president is sworn into office in Washington D.C. The inauguration is an important ceremony that officially marks th…

What Is Art Deco and Why Is It Popular Again?
Arts & Culture
What Is Art Deco and Why Is It Popular Again?

05:36 January 17, 2025

Art Deco is an international artistic style that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Now, interest in the style and its qualities is growing. A new g…

People in China Swim in Freezing River for Health, Happiness
Health & Lifestyle
People in China Swim in Freezing River for Health, Happiness

05:01 January 16, 2025

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Even as temperatures kept dropping in China’s northeastern “ice city” of Harbin, ex…

European and Japanese Spacecraft Examines Mercury’s Pole
Science & Technology
European and Japanese Spacecraft Examines Mercury’s Pole

03:07 January 15, 2025

A spacecraft recently sent back some of the best close-up pictures yet of the planet Mercury’s north pole. The European and Japanese robotic explorer…

AI Tools Drive Many New Products at the CES 2025 Electronics Show
Science & Technology
AI Tools Drive Many New Products at the CES 2025 Electronics Show

08:35 January 15, 2025

At this year’s CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada, crowds from around the world came to see the latest products built with artificial intelligence (AI). C…

Greenland Holds Important Position in a Warming World
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Greenland Holds Important Position in a Warming World

05:14 January 15, 2025

Greenland is the world’s largest island and a self-governed territory of Denmark. About 57,000 people live there, mainly along its coasts. Most of Gr…

Historians Remember President Jimmy Carter’s Efforts to Aid Afghan Rebels
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Historians Remember President Jimmy Carter’s Efforts to Aid Afghan Rebels

08:06 January 14, 2025

Many historians say U.S. President Ronald Reagan helped defeat the former Soviet Union and end the Cold War. Reagan’s efforts included giving support…

Doctors Concerned about Return of Iodine Deficiency
Health & Lifestyle
Doctors Concerned about Return of Iodine Deficiency

06:29 January 13, 2025

A century ago, iodine deficiency affected children across much of the United States. The problem mostly disappeared during the 1900s after iodine was…

Advice on Successfully Keeping New Year’s Promises
Health & Lifestyle
Advice on Successfully Keeping New Year’s Promises

07:28 January 13, 2025

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. As the new year begins, some people see an opportunity for change and improvement. …

NASA Says Spacecraft Made Closest-Ever Pass to Sun
Science & Technology
NASA Says Spacecraft Made Closest-Ever Pass to Sun

07:00 January 12, 2025

NASA says a spacecraft that has been examining the sun’s outermost atmosphere recently got closer to our Earth’s star than any past explorer has. The…

How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Health?
Health & Lifestyle
How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Health?

06:21 January 12, 2025

Past research suggested drinking alcohol in moderate amounts could be good for the heart. But a growing number of public health experts now advise pe…

Danish-Swedish Farmdog Is American Kennel Club’s Newest Breed
Arts & Culture
Danish-Swedish Farmdog Is American Kennel Club’s Newest Breed

04:42 January 9, 2025

The American Kennel Club, or AKC, has named another kind of dog to its registry. Say hello to the Danish-Swedish farmdog. Or maybe say "hej," the wor…

Jimmy Carter Pushed Climate Change Concerns 45 Years Ago
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Jimmy Carter Pushed Climate Change Concerns 45 Years Ago

05:32 January 8, 2025

When Jimmy Carter ran for president, he wanted the color green to be used in his campaign instead of red, white and blue. Green showed up on almost e…

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