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US Boys Graduate High School at Lower Rates Than Girls
Education
US Boys Graduate High School at Lower Rates Than Girls

07:59 November 14, 2023

The U.S. government does not require states to report graduation rates by a student’s sex. But in every state reporting high school graduation rates …

Animals Receive Blessings in Place of Children in Aging Japan
Arts & Culture
Animals Receive Blessings in Place of Children in Aging Japan

03:50 November 14, 2023

A traditional ceremony for children in Japan is growing popular for animals there as well. Natsuki Aoki recently flew with her two Chihuahua dogs fro…

Negotiators Meet in Kenya for Talks on Plastic Pollution
AS IT IS
Negotiators Meet in Kenya for Talks on Plastic Pollution

06:02 November 14, 2023

A large group of international negotiators and United Nations representatives are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya this week. They aim to take the next step…

Man Receives World’s First Eye Transplant
Science & Technology
Man Receives World’s First Eye Transplant

05:34 November 13, 2023

A hospital in New York City recently said it had successfully performed the world’s first eye transplant and the patient is doing well. New York Univ…

Ketamine Becomes Pain Treatment Drug with Little Research
Health & Lifestyle
Ketamine Becomes Pain Treatment Drug with Little Research

06:44 November 13, 2023

As doctors in the United States reduce their use of opioid painkillers, another drug is becoming popular: ketamine. For more than 50 years, ketamine …

Body of Water in Hawaii Mysteriously Turns Bright Pink
AS IT IS
Body of Water in Hawaii Mysteriously Turns Bright Pink

04:53 November 13, 2023

A small body of water in Hawaii has turned such a bright pink it could have been used as a set for the movie Barbie. But the unusual color-changing e…

What to Expect from the APEC Summit in San Francisco
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What to Expect from the APEC Summit in San Francisco

06:41 November 13, 2023

The 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) holds its latest meeting in San Francisco this week. Here are some facts about APEC and what c…

Study: Extreme Dry Condition in Syria, Iraq, Iran due to Climate Change
Science & Technology
Study: Extreme Dry Condition in Syria, Iraq, Iran due to Climate Change

04:57 November 12, 2023

A three-year drought has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq, and Iran with little water. A new study says it would not have happened without huma…

New Space Telescope Aims to Show 'Dark Universe'
Science & Technology
New Space Telescope Aims to Show 'Dark Universe'

05:17 November 12, 2023

European astronomers released the first images from the new Euclid space telescope last week. The European Space Agency (ESA) and the U.S. space agen…

English Professor Uses Board Games to Teach Climate Change
Education
English Professor Uses Board Games to Teach Climate Change

06:06 November 11, 2023

Isidora Djukic is a biology and chemistry student at John Carroll University near Cleveland, Ohio. She never thought that one day she would be in a c…

Strikes End, But When Will Hollywood Get Back to Normal?
Arts & Culture
Strikes End, But When Will Hollywood Get Back to Normal?

04:18 November 10, 2023

Hollywood actors reached a deal to end their four-month strike this week. But it could take some time before you will see your favorite actors on tel…

Swiss-designed Technology Helps Parkinson's Patient Walk Again
Health & Lifestyle
Swiss-designed Technology Helps Parkinson's Patient Walk Again

04:43 November 10, 2023

Marc Gauthier has Parkinson’s disease. The disease affects his nervous system, weakens his muscles and causes his arms and legs to shake. The 63-year…

Industrial Robot Crushes Worker in South Korea
Science & Technology
Industrial Robot Crushes Worker in South Korea

03:46 November 9, 2023

South Korean police said Thursday an industrial robot had crushed a worker to death at a vegetable processing center. The male worker suffered severe…

Should You ‘Leave the Leaves’ on the Ground?
Health & Lifestyle
Should You ‘Leave the Leaves’ on the Ground?

03:30 November 9, 2023

There is a growing movement to leave leaves on the ground, instead of gathering them to be disposed of. The idea is to avoid sending bagged-up fallen…

Florida Homes Built to Resist Hurricanes, Reduce Emissions
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Florida Homes Built to Resist Hurricanes, Reduce Emissions

04:09 November 9, 2023

Hurricane Michael hit the American state of Florida five years ago. The major storm came with wind speed of 250 kilometers per hour. It damaged many …

Young, Educated Are Leaving as Turkey Marks Its 100th Anniversary
AS IT IS
Young, Educated Are Leaving as Turkey Marks Its 100th Anniversary

06:48 November 9, 2023

Economic problems and fears of repression in Turkey have caused Huseyin Buyukdag to make a decision. The teacher and his wife want to move to Germany…

2023 Likely to Be Warmest Year in Recorded History
Science & Technology
2023 Likely to Be Warmest Year in Recorded History

04:46 November 8, 2023

European researchers say a very hot October has put 2023 on a likely path to become the warmest year in recorded history. Last month, world temperatu…

Do We Need Human-like Robots?
Science & Technology
Do We Need Human-like Robots?

05:11 November 8, 2023

Building a robot that is both human-like and useful has been a goal of engineers for many years. Interest in the idea of artificial intelligence (AI)…

NASA: Scientists Discover Oldest Black Hole Yet
Science & Technology
NASA: Scientists Discover Oldest Black Hole Yet

06:03 November 8, 2023

Scientists have discovered the oldest black hole yet. The huge object formed about 470 million years after the Big Bang, researchers said. The study …

Kenya Surprises Public with Holiday to Plant Trees
AS IT IS
Kenya Surprises Public with Holiday to Plant Trees

04:17 November 8, 2023

The government of Kenya says November 13th will be a public holiday for nationwide tree planting. The surprise holiday is part of a huge plan to grow…

Housing Important for Keeping Children in School
Education
Housing Important for Keeping Children in School

06:54 November 7, 2023

Last year, 40 percent of students in Los Angeles public schools missed more than 10 percent of the school year. That information comes from the Los A…

Lack of Housing in Los Angeles Brings Activism, Art
Arts & Culture
Lack of Housing in Los Angeles Brings Activism, Art

04:09 November 7, 2023

More and more of Judy Branfman’s friends and neighbors found themselves unable to afford housing in Venice Beach, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. So, …

Philadelphia Orchestra Returns to China to Mark 50 Years Since First Visit
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Orchestra Returns to China to Mark 50 Years Since First Visit

02:31 November 7, 2023

The Philadelphia Orchestra arrived in Beijing Tuesday for a tour that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the group’s first visit to China. The visit …

Masks, Polluted Air Are Back in New Delhi
AS IT IS
Masks, Polluted Air Are Back in New Delhi

04:29 November 7, 2023

Face coverings, or masks, are back on the streets of New Delhi as residents deal with an increase in air pollution. The city’s government has ordered…

In North America, Birds Will No Longer Be Named after People
Science & Technology
In North America, Birds Will No Longer Be Named after People

05:11 November 6, 2023

Birds in North America will no longer be named after people. The American Ornithological Society announced the move Wednesday. Next year, the organiz…

Possible New Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
Health & Lifestyle
Possible New Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

05:47 November 6, 2023

A group of health experts recently announced that a new gene editing treatment for sickle cell disease was safe for patients. The treatment could pro…

Colombia Tries to Control Invasive Hippo
AS IT IS
Colombia Tries to Control Invasive Hippo

04:17 November 6, 2023

Colombia will try to control its population of more than 100 hippopotamuses, large animals from Africa. The South American country aims to control th…

How Reliable Are Gaza Health Ministry’s Death Numbers
AS IT IS
How Reliable Are Gaza Health Ministry’s Death Numbers

06:20 November 6, 2023

The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday that more than 10,000 Palestinians have died in the current conflict with Israel. The agency, howev…

Europeans Can Pay for Ad-free Social Media
Science & Technology
Europeans Can Pay for Ad-free Social Media

04:12 November 5, 2023

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to use the social media services without seeing advertisements. However, they will have…

Antarctica Was Once Home to Rivers, Forests
Science & Technology
Antarctica Was Once Home to Rivers, Forests

04:26 November 5, 2023

Antarctica has not always been a land of ice and snow. Earth's southernmost continent once was home to rivers and forests full of life. Scientists ar…

Native Americans Work to Keep Sheep Herding Tradition as Climate Changes
AS IT IS
Native Americans Work to Keep Sheep Herding Tradition as Climate Changes

05:17 November 5, 2023

Members of the Native American Navajo tribe in Arizona have been raising sheep for over 500 years. The Navajo started working with sheep when Spanish…

Chinese Migration to US Increasing Along Dangerous Path in Panama
AS IT IS
Chinese Migration to US Increasing Along Dangerous Path in Panama

06:16 November 5, 2023

The trip through the Darién Gap forest area in Panama has become increasingly popular with migrants thanks to social media. Panamanian officials say,…

This Miami University Is Not in Florida
Education
This Miami University Is Not in Florida

10:19 November 4, 2023

Valerie Do of Vietnam is in her third year of college at Miami University in the Midwestern U.S. state of Ohio. The school has about 19,000 students,…

Taylor Swift Headed to This Law school, in Theory
Arts & Culture
Taylor Swift Headed to This Law school, in Theory

03:30 November 3, 2023

University of South Dakota law professor Sean Kammer’s friends told him they were unsure about the seriousness of his upcoming class on musical perfo…

Fans of K-pop Star Can Talk with His AI Twin
Arts & Culture
Fans of K-pop Star Can Talk with His AI Twin

03:37 November 2, 2023

Listeners want to feel close to the musicians they support. And most would jump at the chance to talk with their favorite artist one-on-one. But famo…

Environmental Group Says Few Companies Meet Water Use Targets
Science & Technology
Environmental Group Says Few Companies Meet Water Use Targets

04:52 November 2, 2023

Major corporations in industries that produce clothing, food, drinks and technology services use a lot of water. However, many companies say they wan…

What Is Daylight Saving Time?
AS IT IS
What Is Daylight Saving Time?

04:51 November 2, 2023

As November begins, many countries in North America and Europe are turning the clock back as daylight saving time ends. Daylight saving time is the p…

Funding Cuts Threaten Refugee’s Children Education in Rwanda
Education
Funding Cuts Threaten Refugee’s Children Education in Rwanda

04:28 November 1, 2023

Cuts to United Nations aid for refugees living in Rwanda are threatening education for children from more than 100,000 families. The families fled co…

Report: Electrical Grid Problems Risk World Climate Goals
Science & Technology
Report: Electrical Grid Problems Risk World Climate Goals

05:07 November 1, 2023

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says many world electrical grids will need major improvements to support international climate change goals. In…

Study: Africa Unlikely to Expand Manufacturing
AS IT IS
Study: Africa Unlikely to Expand Manufacturing

04:39 November 1, 2023

A recent study says African countries are less likely to follow East Asia’s development model of expanding manufacturing to reduce poverty. The study…

Many Math, Computer Science Teachers Use Chatbots
Education
Many Math, Computer Science Teachers Use Chatbots

06:03 October 31, 2023

Some schools in the U.S. are considering whether to ban chatbots, which use artificial intelligence, or AI. However, some math and computer science t…

German Companies Turn to Robots to Fill Jobs for Retiring Workers
Science & Technology
German Companies Turn to Robots to Fill Jobs for Retiring Workers

05:57 October 31, 2023

German businesses are increasingly turning to robots to fill jobs as the country faces a severe labor shortage. The situation left about 1.7 million …

Communities Line Up for Water in Dry Amazon
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Communities Line Up for Water in Dry Amazon

03:51 October 31, 2023

A drought is endangering communities in the Amazon, a large rainforest in South America. Public officials in Brazil are attempting to transport food …

Vietnam Aims to Build a Computer Chip Factory
AS IT IS
Vietnam Aims to Build a Computer Chip Factory

06:18 October 31, 2023

Vietnam is holding talks with companies that manufacture semiconductors for the electronics industry to increase investment in the country. Two busin…

British Museum Will Make Digital Copies of Its Objects
Arts & Culture
British Museum Will Make Digital Copies of Its Objects

02:45 October 30, 2023

The British Museum, in London, recently announced plans to make digital copies of all the objects it keeps. The museum said in August that about 2,00…

Biden Signs Order Requiring Artificial Intelligence Safeguards
Science & Technology
Biden Signs Order Requiring Artificial Intelligence Safeguards

05:52 October 30, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden has issued an executive order related to artificial intelligence. Biden signed the order on Monday. He said the government n…

Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers
Health & Lifestyle
Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers

04:51 October 30, 2023

A study led by the Stanford School of Medicine in California says hospitals and health care systems are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). The …

Autoworkers’ Union Reaches Deal with GM to End Strike
AS IT IS
Autoworkers’ Union Reaches Deal with GM to End Strike

03:31 October 30, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) reached a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM) on Monday. The agreement once approved by UAW members will end t…

Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change
Arts & Culture
Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change

03:19 October 29, 2023

Antonio Vivaldi’s famous musical work, The Four Seasons, was first performed in the 1700s. Many music historians call it a “masterpiece,” the musical…

Study Suggests New Cause for Strongest ‘Marsquake’ Ever
Science & Technology
Study Suggests New Cause for Strongest ‘Marsquake’ Ever

06:44 October 29, 2023

Scientists now believe the largest quake ever recorded on Mars was the result of seismic activity, not a strike by a space object. Instruments attach…

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