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Young South Koreans Drawn to Buddhism via Social Media
Arts & Culture
Young South Koreans Drawn to Buddhism via Social Media

05:52 May 19, 2024

Religious beliefs in South Korea have been decreasing for years. In 2021, just 22 percent of South Koreans between the ages of 20 and 29 identified a…

Severe Solar Storm Hits Earth, Causing Colorful Light Shows
Science & Technology
Severe Solar Storm Hits Earth, Causing Colorful Light Shows

07:18 May 19, 2024

Earth was recently hit by the most powerful solar storm in more than 20 years. The storm caused some colorful light shows in some parts of the world,…

UN Authorizes Second Shot to Fight Dengue in Americas
Health & Lifestyle
UN Authorizes Second Shot to Fight Dengue in Americas

04:03 May 19, 2024

The World Health Organization recently authorized a second dengue vaccine. The move could provide protection for millions of people worldwide against…

Vietnam's Trade Surplus with US Depends on China
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Vietnam's Trade Surplus with US Depends on China

07:46 May 19, 2024

As the United States increases tariffs to reduce trade with China, it has greatly increased imports from Vietnam. The Southeast Asian country, howeve…

US Campus Protests Face Summer Break
Education
US Campus Protests Face Summer Break

06:44 May 18, 2024

How long student protests over the war in Gaza can continue is in question with the removal of encampments, graduations and summer break. The student…

Scientists in Thailand Free Endangered Sea Turtles into the Wild
Science & Technology
Scientists in Thailand Free Endangered Sea Turtles into the Wild

03:49 May 18, 2024

Scientists in Thailand have released a group of endangered sea turtles in an effort to save the wild population. A total of 11 baby leatherback sea t…

US Air Force Shows Off Fighter Plane Piloted by AI
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US Air Force Shows Off Fighter Plane Piloted by AI

06:55 May 18, 2024

Two American Air Force fighter airplanes recently flew into the sky above California. The military planes were taking part in training, practicing a …

Brazilian State Lawmakers Declare a Dance ‘Cultural Heritage’
Arts & Culture
Brazilian State Lawmakers Declare a Dance ‘Cultural Heritage’

04:52 May 17, 2024

A dance that started in some of Brazil’s poorest neighborhoods is being honored by Rio de Janeiro state lawmakers. The passinho started with leg move…

Taco Stand in Mexico City Gets Michelin Star
Arts & Culture
Taco Stand in Mexico City Gets Michelin Star

04:38 May 17, 2024

Mexico City’s Tacos El Califa de León recently became the first Mexican taco stand to get a Michelin star – an award presented by the famous French r…

AI Helps Woman Regain Voice after Brain Surgery
Science & Technology
AI Helps Woman Regain Voice after Brain Surgery

05:57 May 16, 2024

Lots of people are concerned about the ability that artificial intelligence (AI) has to copy their voices. When AI is used to make false recordings o…

New Study Examines How Elephants Say ‘Hello’
Science & Technology
New Study Examines How Elephants Say ‘Hello’

05:49 May 16, 2024

People greet each other in many ways. They might say “hello” in different languages. They might physically do something like shaking hands, giving hu…

US Agency Permits Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt
Health & Lifestyle
US Agency Permits Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt

05:50 May 16, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently permitted yogurt producers to …

US Teen Started College at 10, Earns Doctorate at 17
Education
US Teen Started College at 10, Earns Doctorate at 17

03:21 May 15, 2024

Dorothy Jean Tillman II of Chicago, Illinois took her first college class at age 10. This month, she became the youngest person to earn a doctorate i…

Miniature Poodle Wins Westminster Dog Show
Arts & Culture
Miniature Poodle Wins Westminster Dog Show

04:38 May 15, 2024

A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. That is the 11th victory for poodles at …

Researchers: Smarter Vehicles Could Greatly Change Traffic Signals
Science & Technology
Researchers: Smarter Vehicles Could Greatly Change Traffic Signals

06:01 May 15, 2024

Researchers say the rise of more smart and connected vehicles on American roads could lead to big changes for traffic signals. The current U.S. traff…

Migration Group Says 76 Million Displaced in 2023
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Migration Group Says 76 Million Displaced in 2023

04:44 May 15, 2024

Conflicts and natural disasters caused nearly 76 million people to be displaced within their countries a migration research group says. The Internal …

Top US School Gives Teachers More Independence
Education
Top US School Gives Teachers More Independence

06:23 May 14, 2024

When teachers at one of the top public schools in Florida are asked how they succeed, one answer is universal: They have autonomy in the classroom. T…

In Asia, Buddha’s Birthday Is Celebrated in Different Ways
Arts & Culture
In Asia, Buddha’s Birthday Is Celebrated in Different Ways

07:05 May 14, 2024

In ancient India, the term “Buddha” was used to describe someone who has awakened from ignorance and gained freedom from suffering. Buddha means the …

Two Win World Food Prize for Securing Agricultural Seeds
Science & Technology
Two Win World Food Prize for Securing Agricultural Seeds

05:59 May 14, 2024

About 20 years ago, Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin wanted to prevent hunger and protect the world’s food supply. The two men imagined a so-called “d…

US to Increase Tariffs on $18 Billion of Chinese Imports
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US to Increase Tariffs on $18 Billion of Chinese Imports

04:49 May 14, 2024

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans Tuesday to increase tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. Among the goods f…

Largely Peaceful Protests at US College Commencement
Education
Largely Peaceful Protests at US College Commencement

05:08 May 13, 2024

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war across U.S. college campuses have led to nearly 2,900 arrests at more than 50 schools in recent weeks. However, mo…

Less or No Alcohol Is Better for Health
Health & Lifestyle
Less or No Alcohol Is Better for Health

07:31 May 13, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Alcohol is often consumed in social gatherings from happy hours after work to birth…

In China, Many Older Workers Find It Difficult to Retire
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In China, Many Older Workers Find It Difficult to Retire

05:51 May 13, 2024

China’s economic expansion has been driven partly by millions of people who left their rural homes to work in cities and factories. But many of these…

Australia Raises Financial Requirements for International Students
Education
Australia Raises Financial Requirements for International Students

02:59 May 12, 2024

One of Australia’s top officials said the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is concerned about “a completely broken” migration system. Mi…

US Plans to Limit American-made AI Models in China
Science & Technology
US Plans to Limit American-made AI Models in China

05:43 May 12, 2024

The Biden administration plans to put limits on American-made artificial intelligence (AI) models, the Reuters news agency reports. The aim is to res…

NASA Details Plans for Railway System on the Moon
Science & Technology
NASA Details Plans for Railway System on the Moon

05:48 May 12, 2024

The American space agency NASA is providing details about a railway system it plans to build on the surface of the moon. The system aims to provide a…

Students Learn AI to Prepare for Hospitality Careers
Education
Students Learn AI to Prepare for Hospitality Careers

08:22 May 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is making its way into many parts of our lives. It can choose a coffee blend, or clothing and even check fields of tu…

Astronomers Find Super-hot ‘Super-Earth’
Science & Technology
Astronomers Find Super-hot ‘Super-Earth’

06:11 May 11, 2024

Astronomers have searched for years for rocky planets outside our solar system. They have finally found one with an atmosphere. Scientists believe th…

Scientists Claim Discovery of Sperm Whales’ Communication System
Science & Technology
Scientists Claim Discovery of Sperm Whales’ Communication System

04:43 May 11, 2024

Researchers say they can explain how sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica might be communicating. Like many whales and dolp…

Country Singer Randy Travis Releases AI Song after Stroke
Arts & Culture
Country Singer Randy Travis Releases AI Song after Stroke

04:34 May 10, 2024

An American country music star has used artificial intelligence to make music again, years after suffering a stroke. Randy Travis is 65 years old. He…

Extreme Weather Seems Nearly Everywhere
Science & Technology
Extreme Weather Seems Nearly Everywhere

05:17 May 10, 2024

In recent months, reports of extreme weather have reached new levels. Some climate scientists say they cannot remember when the world had so much ext…

Report: 2023 a Big Year for Renewable Energy
Science & Technology
Report: 2023 a Big Year for Renewable Energy

04:37 May 9, 2024

A recent report says that 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources. Ember, a research group based in London, reported that, for t…

US Withholds Offensive Weapons as Israel Plans Rafah Attack
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US Withholds Offensive Weapons as Israel Plans Rafah Attack

05:18 May 9, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden said he would suspend a shipment of some weapons to Israel. U.S. officials are concerned about Israel’s plan to expand a mil…

Japanese Town Aims to Block View of Mount Fuji to Reduce Tourists
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Japanese Town Aims to Block View of Mount Fuji to Reduce Tourists

04:53 May 9, 2024

A Japanese town hopes to keep out crowds of visitors by building a large barrier to block views of the country’s tallest mountain, Mount Fuji. The to…

Orangutan Appears to Use Plant to Treat Wound
Science & Technology
Orangutan Appears to Use Plant to Treat Wound

04:16 May 8, 2024

Researchers say a wild orangutan in Indonesia appeared to use a medicinal plant to treat a wound it had suffered. The observation represents the late…

New Research Shows How Early Humans Lived Before Agriculture
Science & Technology
New Research Shows How Early Humans Lived Before Agriculture

03:38 May 8, 2024

A recent study shows that people who lived in caves in North Africa had already started to add a lot of plants to their diet about 15,000 years ago. …

Report: US Military Falling Behind in Sea Drone Development
Science & Technology
Report: US Military Falling Behind in Sea Drone Development

06:31 May 8, 2024

U.S. efforts to expand the use of sea drones to defend against possible military threats are reportedly falling behind because of other American defe…

US Campus Protests Spread to Europe
Education
US Campus Protests Spread to Europe

06:23 May 7, 2024

The pro-Palestinian protests at colleges across the United States have spread to campuses in Europe. On Tuesday, German police broke up a protest by …

Extreme Heat Closes Schools, Widens Learning Gap
Education
Extreme Heat Closes Schools, Widens Learning Gap

06:07 May 7, 2024

Hena Khan is a ninth-grade student in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She struggled to keep attention on her studies last week as temperatures rose above 43 degre…

Boeing Delays First Crewed Launch of Starliner Spacecraft
Science & Technology
Boeing Delays First Crewed Launch of Starliner Spacecraft

04:21 May 7, 2024

The first crewed test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was postponed Tuesday because of a problem with the rocket system. Officials stopped the launc…

More Money Going to African Climate Startups
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More Money Going to African Climate Startups

05:40 May 7, 2024

Financial support for climate technology startups in Africa from the private sector is growing. Businesses have raised more than $3.4 billion since 2…

Columbia University Cancels Main Graduation Event
Education
Columbia University Cancels Main Graduation Event

03:09 May 6, 2024

New York City’s Columbia University announced Monday that it would cancel its main end-of-year event, or commencement, scheduled for May 15. The deci…

Madonna Draws 1.6 Million to Free Concert on Brazil's Copacabana Beach
Arts & Culture
Madonna Draws 1.6 Million to Free Concert on Brazil's Copacabana Beach

05:20 May 6, 2024

American pop music star Madonna performed before an estimated 1.6 million people on Saturday at Brazil’s famous Copacabana Beach. The outdoor show in…

Scientists Argue over Intelligence of T. Rex
Science & Technology
Scientists Argue over Intelligence of T. Rex

03:51 May 6, 2024

A group of scientists has disputed a study published last year that estimated the intelligence of the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex to be similar to a b…

Alzheimer's Drug Available, But Sales Slow
Health & Lifestyle
Alzheimer's Drug Available, But Sales Slow

08:32 May 6, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Alzheimer’s disease affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The first dru…

Old Recordings Gain New Listeners in Brazil
Arts & Culture
Old Recordings Gain New Listeners in Brazil

08:32 May 5, 2024

Plastic music recordings, or vinyl records, are popular again in Brazil. In 2023, more records were sold than compact discs (CDs) and DVDs for the fi…

Scientists Explore How to Grow Crops on Mars
Science & Technology
Scientists Explore How to Grow Crops on Mars

04:39 May 5, 2024

For future humans to survive long periods on Mars, growing food on the planet is a must. It would be too costly and risky to rely upon rocket deliver…

NASA Extends Laser Communication in Space to 226 Million Kilometers
Science & Technology
NASA Extends Laser Communication in Space to 226 Million Kilometers

05:27 May 5, 2024

The American space agency NASA has completed a new experiment that sent data over 226 million kilometers in space. The result marks a major improveme…

Protesters Want to Influence College Investment Policy
Education
Protesters Want to Influence College Investment Policy

07:17 May 4, 2024

Student protesters at Columbia University in New York City; the University of California, Berkeley; Brown University in Rhode Island and others are c…

Driverless Trucks Set to Hit US Highways
Science & Technology
Driverless Trucks Set to Hit US Highways

06:00 May 4, 2024

An American company is preparing to launch a series of driverless trucks to transport goods on a major public highway. Aurora Innovation says it plan…

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