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Spanish Scientist Uses Bacteria to Repair 18th-Century Artworks
Arts & Culture
Spanish Scientist Uses Bacteria to Repair 18th-Century Artworks

03:49 October 4, 2024

Spanish scientist Pilar Bosch has found a way to use bacteria to repair 18th-century paintings. Bosch, a microbiologist, tells Reuters she got the id…

Argentine Town Struggles with Parrot Invasion
Science & Technology
Argentine Town Struggles with Parrot Invasion

02:58 October 3, 2024

The Argentine town of Hilario Ascasubi near the country’s Atlantic coast has a problem not many places have ever had. It has too many parrots. Biolog…

Moving Homeless People to Shelter Is Not Easy
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Moving Homeless People to Shelter Is Not Easy

04:03 October 3, 2024

Edgar Tapia works on the Homeless Outreach Team of San Francisco, California. He goes to places where people are living in the streets and tells them…

Everest Growing Taller than Expected
Science & Technology
Everest Growing Taller than Expected

06:04 October 2, 2024

Mount Everest, standing 8.85 kilometers above sea level, is Earth's tallest mountain. And Mount Everest is still growing. Mount Everest and the rest …

US Seeks Ban on Chinese, Russian Tech for Self-Driving Vehicles
Science & Technology
US Seeks Ban on Chinese, Russian Tech for Self-Driving Vehicles

07:14 October 2, 2024

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed a ban on the sale of self-driving vehicles in the U.S. using Chinese or Russian technolog…

Short Corn Is Growing Stronger in US Midwest
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Short Corn Is Growing Stronger in US Midwest

03:38 October 2, 2024

Fields of tall corn plants are a common thing to see in the Midwest United States in late summer. They are as much a part of rural America as big red…

Chinese Students Shift from US to Australia, Britain
Education
Chinese Students Shift from US to Australia, Britain

08:07 October 1, 2024

A yearly report on international study shows the number of Chinese students in the United States fell by a small amount last year. Meanwhile, a growi…

Stair-climbing: A Sure Way to Burn Calories
Health & Lifestyle
Stair-climbing: A Sure Way to Burn Calories

06:25 October 1, 2024

If you are trying to lose weight, climbing stairs as a regular exercise might be for you. Stairs are available in many places. And research shows sta…

How Is Pennsylvania Testing Its Voting Machines?
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How Is Pennsylvania Testing Its Voting Machines?

03:34 October 1, 2024

Elections officials across Pennsylvania have begun testing their voting machines using a method known as logic and accuracy testing. It will be impor…

Use Habit Stacking to Help Get Healthy
Health & Lifestyle
Use Habit Stacking to Help Get Healthy

05:13 September 30, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. A woman in Portland, Oregon started her daily exercise habit with one activity – wa…

Pennsylvania Bakery Is Ready with Election Cookie Poll
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Pennsylvania Bakery Is Ready with Election Cookie Poll

04:23 September 30, 2024

People are driving from hours away to buy cookies at Lochel’s Bakery outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And orders for its red and blue cookies a…

A Century of Changes As Jimmy Carter Turns 100
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A Century of Changes As Jimmy Carter Turns 100

07:20 September 30, 2024

Former president of the United States Jimmy Carter is turning 100 on October 1. The 39th president is celebrating the century mark at his home in Pla…

Buyers Want Japanese Temples for Tax Breaks
Arts & Culture
Buyers Want Japanese Temples for Tax Breaks

04:13 September 29, 2024

Benmou Suzuki is a religious worker at a 420-year-old temple that is not in very good condition. It is deep in the forest near a small Japanese mount…

Study: Water Sources on Moon More Widespread than Thought
Science & Technology
Study: Water Sources on Moon More Widespread than Thought

06:06 September 29, 2024

A new study suggests sources of water on the moon are more widespread than previously thought. The study was based on new examinations of data collec…

Who Is Sri Lanka’s New President?
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Who Is Sri Lanka’s New President?

05:41 September 29, 2024

Sri Lanka’s new president faces many choices as he tries to balance ties between the country’s two huge partners: India and China. Anura Kumara Dissa…

US Accuses Visa of Using Illegally Blocking Competition
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US Accuses Visa of Using Illegally Blocking Competition

05:31 September 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought a lawsuit against Visa. It is accusing the financial services company of using illegal methods to bl…

Video Game Maker Nintendo to Open a Museum
Arts & Culture
Video Game Maker Nintendo to Open a Museum

03:12 September 27, 2024

The Japanese video game company Nintendo is opening a museum that will teach visitors about its history. At the museum, fans of Super Mario, The Lege…

California Passed Law to Limit Phone Use in Schools
Education
California Passed Law to Limit Phone Use in Schools

04:49 September 26, 2024

A new state law will soon require school districts in California to create new rules restricting student smartphone use. California Governor Gavin Ne…

South Africa’s ‘Health Train’ Travels to Patients in Need
Health & Lifestyle
South Africa’s ‘Health Train’ Travels to Patients in Need

05:20 September 26, 2024

In South Africa, a former passenger train now serves as a traveling medical center to provide health services to people in need. The train is known a…

Scientists Find Energy Jets Among the Universe’s Largest Structures
Science & Technology
Scientists Find Energy Jets Among the Universe’s Largest Structures

05:45 September 25, 2024

Scientists say they have found the largest jets of energy ever observed shooting out of a black hole in a distant galaxy. The jets extend 23 million …

New California Laws Aim to Prevent AI Harm during Elections
Science & Technology
New California Laws Aim to Prevent AI Harm during Elections

06:19 September 25, 2024

California recently enacted three legislative measures that ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create false images and videos durin…

Alcohol-free Beer Becomes More Popular in Germany
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Alcohol-free Beer Becomes More Popular in Germany

04:18 September 25, 2024

The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret. The secret is that he really likes to drink alcohol-free beer. Tobia…

US Colleges Cut Programs Because of Budget Deficits, Fewer Students
Education
US Colleges Cut Programs Because of Budget Deficits, Fewer Students

07:40 September 24, 2024

Christina Westman hoped to become a music therapist when she came to St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. But that became impossible when the col…

Reservoir in Poland Praised for Blocking major Flooding
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Reservoir in Poland Praised for Blocking major Flooding

04:02 September 24, 2024

A reservoir in Poland built to prevent flooding is being praised for doing its job well after major floodwaters hit the area. The anti-flood reservoi…

Federal Bureau of Investigation: Rate of Violent Crimes in US Down in 2023
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Federal Bureau of Investigation: Rate of Violent Crimes in US Down in 2023

06:58 September 24, 2024

Violent crime decreased in the United States in 2023, a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation says. The FBI released its report Monday.…

Ways to Protect Yourself from Injures while Walking Your Dog
Health & Lifestyle
Ways to Protect Yourself from Injures while Walking Your Dog

06:35 September 23, 2024

Over the past 20 years, injuries related to dog walking have been on the rise among adults and children in the U.S., Johns Hopkins University researc…

Cholera Threatens Sudan as Civil War Continues
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Cholera Threatens Sudan as Civil War Continues

05:08 September 23, 2024

Cholera is spreading in Sudan as fighting between the military and a paramilitary group goes on past 17 months. Health officials said the disease has…

Japan, China Reach Deal on Radioactive Water that Led to Seafood Ban
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Japan, China Reach Deal on Radioactive Water that Led to Seafood Ban

05:39 September 23, 2024

China and Japan have reached an agreement over the release of wastewater from Japan’s destroyed Fukushima nuclear power center. The deal prepares the…

Artists Keep Ancient Japanese Craft Alive
Arts & Culture
Artists Keep Ancient Japanese Craft Alive

05:12 September 22, 2024

Eiko Araki is an expert of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft. The craft has been passed down for more than 1,000 years on the is…

NASA Spacecraft to Look for Signs of Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa
Science & Technology
NASA Spacecraft to Look for Signs of Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa

06:35 September 22, 2024

The American space agency NASA has cleared a spacecraft to launch next month to look for possible signs of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa. Agency offi…

Nigeria Aims to Fight Malnutrition with Fortified Bouillon Cubes
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Nigeria Aims to Fight Malnutrition with Fortified Bouillon Cubes

08:16 September 22, 2024

In her small kitchen, Idowu Bello looks over a gas cooker while stirring a pot of eba, the thick West African food made from cassava root. Kidney pro…

Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Station Set to Close
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Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Station Set to Close

05:25 September 21, 2024

Britain’s last coal-fired power station is set to close at the end of this month. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station sits in central Britain’s East …

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Arts & Culture
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

03:58 September 20, 2024

Celebrations across the United States are taking place to mark National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a yearly tradition that honors the diversity …

As Birthrates Slow, China Raises Its Retirement Age
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As Birthrates Slow, China Raises Its Retirement Age

07:02 September 20, 2024

Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers. The country’s current retirement age is now one of the lowest among the world’s …

Black Women Mathematicians Receive Congressional Medals for Space Program Work
Science & Technology
Black Women Mathematicians Receive Congressional Medals for Space Program Work

04:21 September 19, 2024

The United States Congress has honored four women known as the “hidden figures” of the space race with its highest civilian award. The Congressional …

Japan a Good Fit for Chinese Intellectuals, Investors
AS IT IS
Japan a Good Fit for Chinese Intellectuals, Investors

08:07 September 19, 2024

Chinese migrants are going all over the world, from Mexico to Thailand and beyond. But one country has become increasingly popular among Chinese migr…

US Police Try AI for Help with Crime Reports
Science & Technology
US Police Try AI for Help with Crime Reports

06:51 September 18, 2024

Some police departments in the United States are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help them produce incident reports. Police …

Can Noncitizens Vote in US Elections?
AS IT IS
Can Noncitizens Vote in US Elections?

04:12 September 18, 2024

United States law bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections, such as elections for president, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. L…

How to Move an Elephant
AS IT IS
How to Move an Elephant

07:45 September 18, 2024

When it comes to the business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. The work experience of this Egyptian animal doctor…

Finnish Students Go Back to School with Books, Not Screens
Education
Finnish Students Go Back to School with Books, Not Screens

03:53 September 17, 2024

This autumn, students in the Finnish town of Riihimaki headed back to school with backpacks full of books. This marks a change from recent years. For…

Companies Grow Cocoa Beans in Lab to Produce Chocolate
Science & Technology
Companies Grow Cocoa Beans in Lab to Produce Chocolate

05:43 September 17, 2024

Climate change pressures have led some companies to try growing cocoa in new environments to produce chocolate. Some of the companies have set up gro…

US Report: Share of Foreign-Born in U.S. Grows to Highest Level in 100 Years
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US Report: Share of Foreign-Born in U.S. Grows to Highest Level in 100 Years

08:06 September 17, 2024

Last year, the percentage of U.S. residents who were foreign-born grew to its highest level in more than 100 years. Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau …

Japan Celebrates Historic Emmy Award Wins for 'Shogun'
Arts & Culture
Japan Celebrates Historic Emmy Award Wins for 'Shogun'

04:36 September 16, 2024

Japan is celebrating the record-breaking Emmy Award wins of the American television series Shogun. Many Japanese, however, say they have not watched …

SpaceX Crew Returns to Earth after First Private Spacewalks
Science & Technology
SpaceX Crew Returns to Earth after First Private Spacewalks

05:26 September 16, 2024

The four-member crew of a private space flight has returned to Earth after a trip that included the first-ever spacewalks by non-professional astrona…

Poisonous Plants Look Like Safe Ones
Health & Lifestyle
Poisonous Plants Look Like Safe Ones

06:28 September 16, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Actor Alicia Silverstone worried fans on social media recently. While on a trip to …

Brazilian Dog Excels at Footvolley
Arts & Culture
Brazilian Dog Excels at Footvolley

04:32 September 15, 2024

The Brazilian sport of footvolley is a popular activity on sunny days along Rio de Janeiro’s coast. But, recently, people stopped to watch one especi…

The Debate: Will AI Take Away Many Human Jobs?
Science & Technology
The Debate: Will AI Take Away Many Human Jobs?

07:45 September 15, 2024

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have raised concerns that chatbots will replace many kinds of workers. Writers, editors, and customer service r…

NASA Rocket Confirms Existence of Earth’s Hidden Electric Field
Science & Technology
NASA Rocket Confirms Existence of Earth’s Hidden Electric Field

06:35 September 15, 2024

The American space agency NASA says it has confirmed the long-suspected existence of an electric field that surrounds Earth. A rocket named Endurance…

In Greece, Village Appears when Lake Dries Up
Science & Technology
In Greece, Village Appears when Lake Dries Up

04:30 September 14, 2024

A sunken Greek village has begun to reappear after water levels dropped in the lake that covered it. Extreme hot, dry weather is blamed for the disap…

James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader Voice Can Speak Anew with AI
Arts & Culture
James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader Voice Can Speak Anew with AI

04:58 September 13, 2024

During his more than 60-year acting career, James Earl Jones’ voice became a star of its own. Jones died this week at the age of 93. One of Jones' ca…

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