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New US Food Guidelines: Eat Less Meat, More Beans
Health & Lifestyle
New US Food Guidelines: Eat Less Meat, More Beans

07:09 December 23, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. For a healthy diet, people should eat more beans, peas and lentils. They should eat…

Robot Leads Cattle to Greener Fields
Science & Technology
Robot Leads Cattle to Greener Fields

04:51 December 22, 2024

Researchers in Australia are using a robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the way farmers raise cattle. The robot has four wheels…

NASA Identifies Cause of Mars Helicopter’s Final Crash
Science & Technology
NASA Identifies Cause of Mars Helicopter’s Final Crash

07:34 December 22, 2024

The American space agency NASA says it has found the likely cause of a crash that grounded its Mars helicopter Ingenuity. The finding comes after NAS…

At Venezuela’s Hospital for Soft Toys, Old Toys Find New Life
AS IT IS
At Venezuela’s Hospital for Soft Toys, Old Toys Find New Life

04:07 December 22, 2024

One by one, volunteers rescue and repair toys that show the marks of use. They sew clothing and brush fur and hair, add filling and dress the toys. T…

Japanese Artist Finds Peace in Cutting Leaves
Arts & Culture
Japanese Artist Finds Peace in Cutting Leaves

04:28 December 20, 2024

A Japanese artist who creates detailed designs on fallen leaves says the process gives the leaves new life and also helps keep him healthy. The artis…

Gold Mining Operation Spreads into Protected Area of Congo
AS IT IS
Gold Mining Operation Spreads into Protected Area of Congo

05:29 December 19, 2024

A Chinese-run gold mine in eastern Congo’s Ituri province is slowing spreading into an area that many say it should not be operating in at all. The a…

Near a New Jersey Highway, a Large Statue of Buddha
AS IT IS
Near a New Jersey Highway, a Large Statue of Buddha

05:53 December 19, 2024

In the eastern American state of New Jersey, a large statue of Buddha has become a gathering place for people of many religious faiths. The nine-mete…

Youth Church Orchestra Aims to Help Musicians of Color
Arts & Culture
Youth Church Orchestra Aims to Help Musicians of Color

06:25 December 18, 2024

For more than two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a music teacher of color for her son, Giovanni. He is 11 years old and loves to play the vio…

Tech Tip: How to Protect Communications through Encryption
Science & Technology
Tech Tip: How to Protect Communications through Encryption

06:45 December 18, 2024

U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications after a major hacking campaign. Federal officials released…

Winter Work for the Gardeners
Health & Lifestyle
Winter Work for the Gardeners

05:08 December 18, 2024

For people in parts of the world with seasons — especially cold ones — winter might seem like a time to rest and to take a break from garden work. Bu…

Spanish Scrabble Winner Does Not Speak Spanish
Arts & Culture
Spanish Scrabble Winner Does Not Speak Spanish

06:21 December 17, 2024

A New Zealand man recently won an international Spanish Scrabble competition although he does not speak Spanish. Scrabble is a board game in which pl…

Geothermal Development Faces Barriers in Southeast Asia
Science & Technology
Geothermal Development Faces Barriers in Southeast Asia

06:33 December 17, 2024

Indonesia and the Philippines aim to increase their use of geothermal energy to move away from highly polluting fossil fuels. However, money issues, …

Mayans Ask Mexican Court to Recognize Lakes as Legal Persons
Arts & Culture
Mayans Ask Mexican Court to Recognize Lakes as Legal Persons

05:55 December 16, 2024

In the Mexican state of Yucatan, hundreds of underground lakes form a semicircular shape in the northwestern part of Yucatan state. They are called t…

NASA’s James Webb Confirms Continued Expansion of the Universe
Science & Technology
NASA’s James Webb Confirms Continued Expansion of the Universe

07:13 December 16, 2024

Data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed earlier information suggesting the universe is expanding at a faster rate than scienti…

Highly Effective HIV Drug to Be Offered at Low Cost to Poor Countries
Health & Lifestyle
Highly Effective HIV Drug to Be Offered at Low Cost to Poor Countries

07:18 December 16, 2024

A yearly two-shot treatment shown to be highly effective in preventing HIV infections is to be offered at low cost to people in 120 poor nations. Exp…

Oldest Pet Burial Ground in America Is Final Resting Place for Thousands
Arts & Culture
Oldest Pet Burial Ground in America Is Final Resting Place for Thousands

07:00 December 15, 2024

On most days, Mark Lindenberg either drives or walks over to visit with Boots, his beloved cat who died in 2020 at 17 years old. The New York man had…

Google Announces Solution to a Big Problem in Quantum Computing
Science & Technology
Google Announces Solution to a Big Problem in Quantum Computing

05:01 December 15, 2024

Google recently said that it had solved a major problem in supercomputing with a new generation of processor called Willow. Along with other technolo…

Europe Launches Mission to Create Simulated Solar Eclipse
Science & Technology
Europe Launches Mission to Create Simulated Solar Eclipse

05:40 December 15, 2024

Two European satellites were recently launched on a mission that will include a simulated total solar eclipse. The European Space Agency (ESA) launch…

Study: Ancient Americans Depended Heavily on Mammoth for Food
Science & Technology
Study: Ancient Americans Depended Heavily on Mammoth for Food

06:19 December 12, 2024

A new study finds that the first humans to live in North America depended heavily on mammoths and other large animals for food. The finding is based …

Peace Brings Big Changes to Kabul's Luxury Housing Market
AS IT IS
Peace Brings Big Changes to Kabul's Luxury Housing Market

05:39 December 12, 2024

The capital city of Kabul, Afghanistan, has seen big changes in its high-end housing market. Peace, it seems, is driving up property prices. Omidulla…

European Climate Agency: 2024 Is Likely Hottest Year on Record
Science & Technology
European Climate Agency: 2024 Is Likely Hottest Year on Record

05:24 December 11, 2024

A recent report by the European climate service Copernicus says that November was the second-warmest November for which the agency has records. The f…

TikTok Asks Court to Block US Ban, Seeks US Supreme Court Hearing
Science & Technology
TikTok Asks Court to Block US Ban, Seeks US Supreme Court Hearing

05:35 December 11, 2024

TikTok has asked a U.S. appeals court to temporarily block a law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to divest itself of the popular video shari…

Looking Back on Mispronounced Names and Words
AS IT IS
Looking Back on Mispronounced Names and Words

04:31 December 11, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and pop singer Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among those people sa…

Learning How to Ask Questions
Education
Learning How to Ask Questions

05:37 December 10, 2024

In the Education Tips series, education experts in the United States give you tips about how to improve your English skills. This week, Suzanne Meyer…

Saving Sea Turtles on Northeastern US Coast
Science & Technology
Saving Sea Turtles on Northeastern US Coast

04:32 December 10, 2024

Over the last 20 years, the number of stranded sea turtles has increased in the waters off the northeastern coast of the United States. As a result, …

Power Outages Threaten Ice Cream Industry in Ecuadorean Town
AS IT IS
Power Outages Threaten Ice Cream Industry in Ecuadorean Town

05:05 December 10, 2024

In Ecuador, power outages threaten ice cream businesses in the small town of Salcedo in the country’s central highlands. Ice cream production in Salc…

Handwriting Might Have Identified Famous Byzantine Artist
Arts & Culture
Handwriting Might Have Identified Famous Byzantine Artist

07:35 December 9, 2024

Crime-solving methods might have provided an answer to an ancient mystery — the identity of a leading Byzantine painter. The artist Giotto who lived …

Deep Breathing Can Reduce Stress, Anxiety
Health & Lifestyle
Deep Breathing Can Reduce Stress, Anxiety

08:17 December 9, 2024

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. At Myosin Marketing in Austin, Texas, the group employee meeting begins with an unc…

Report: Wealth Held by Billionaires Jumped in 2024
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Report: Wealth Held by Billionaires Jumped in 2024

04:43 December 9, 2024

The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) Billionaire Ambitions Report for 2024 said the total number of billionaires worldwide had risen to 2,682 from 2,5…

Rare Birth Gives Hope to Endangered Deer
Science & Technology
Rare Birth Gives Hope to Endangered Deer

03:15 December 8, 2024

Recently, a rare pudu was born in an Argentinian zoo. The birth has given scientists and conservationists a chance to study and collect data on the s…

New Study Examines Whether Venus Had Liquid Water
Science & Technology
New Study Examines Whether Venus Had Liquid Water

06:38 December 8, 2024

A new study suggests that Venus likely never had water flowing on its surface. The research was based on data related to the chemical makeup of the p…

California Proposes Plan to Protect Its Famous Joshua Trees
AS IT IS
California Proposes Plan to Protect Its Famous Joshua Trees

04:56 December 8, 2024

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a proposed plan to protect the state's famous Joshua trees. Environmentalists say the tre…

Peruvian Women Heal Themselves with Song, Art
Arts & Culture
Peruvian Women Heal Themselves with Song, Art

06:13 December 6, 2024

The 36-year-old Peruvian artist Sadith Silvano makes creations born of ancient songs. Brush in hand, eyes on the cloth, the Peruvian woman paints as …

Vienna Sausage Stand Gets UNESCO Recognition
Arts & Culture
Vienna Sausage Stand Gets UNESCO Recognition

04:43 December 5, 2024

A popular kind of sausage stand in Vienna, Austria has been recognized by the United Nations for its cultural value. The street stands – called “Würs…

People on Island Near Singapore Face Uncertain Future
AS IT IS
People on Island Near Singapore Face Uncertain Future

06:44 December 5, 2024

A short boat ride from the wealthy city-state of Singapore is something rare – a small, quiet island. People living on Pulau Ubin still talk about th…

Five Things to Know about Notre Dame Cathedral
Arts & Culture
Five Things to Know about Notre Dame Cathedral

06:34 December 4, 2024

Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital of Paris is set to reopen to the public Sunday after a five-year-long rebuilding project. The Cathedral ha…

As Space Traffic Grows, UN Calls for More International Cooperation
Science & Technology
As Space Traffic Grows, UN Calls for More International Cooperation

05:41 December 4, 2024

As the amount of space traffic continues to grow, the United Nations is calling for increased international cooperation to improve safety. Continued …

What to Know about South Korea’s Short Period of Martial Law
AS IT IS
What to Know about South Korea’s Short Period of Martial Law

04:25 December 4, 2024

South Korea's parliament moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law and sent troops into the streets on Tuesday night. Fo…

Rohingya Men Leaving Refugee Camps to Fight in Myanmar
AS IT IS
Rohingya Men Leaving Refugee Camps to Fight in Myanmar

07:14 December 3, 2024

The Rohingya are an ethnic group from Myanmar. They have been displaced from that country and many now live in some of the world’s largest refugee ca…

South Korean Man Guilty of Gaining Weight to Avoid Military Service
AS IT IS
South Korean Man Guilty of Gaining Weight to Avoid Military Service

03:56 December 3, 2024

A South Korean court has found a man guilty of purposefully gaining weight to avoid completing required service in the country’s military. Seoul’s Ea…

Microsoft’s AI ‘Agents’ Aim to Take over Many Human Duties
Science & Technology
Microsoft’s AI ‘Agents’ Aim to Take over Many Human Duties

05:48 December 2, 2024

Microsoft is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) tool offerings to include “personal agents” which are designed to take over different human p…

Ancient Footprints Suggest 2 Human Species Were Neighbors in Kenya 1.5 Million Years Ago
Science & Technology
Ancient Footprints Suggest 2 Human Species Were Neighbors in Kenya 1.5 Million Years Ago

04:34 December 2, 2024

Scientists say ancient footprints left in wet dirt on a Kenyan lakeside suggest that two early human ancestors were neighbors about 1.5 million years…

Study: More Than 800 Million Have Diabetes Worldwide, Many Untreated
Health & Lifestyle
Study: More Than 800 Million Have Diabetes Worldwide, Many Untreated

04:36 December 2, 2024

A new study reports that more than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide. And more than half of those aged over 30 who have the condition are no…

Scientists Publish Version of a Map of Human Body Cells
Science & Technology
Scientists Publish Version of a Map of Human Body Cells

04:53 December 1, 2024

Researchers have created an early version of a map of some of the human body’s cells. The human body has an estimated 37.2 trillion cells. Each type …

Research of Galaxies Supports Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity
Science & Technology
Research of Galaxies Supports Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity

06:19 December 1, 2024

An international group of scientists has been studying how the structure of the universe has grown over the past 11 billion years. These researchers …

Mysterious Creature from Argentina Has Made Its Home in Dubai
AS IT IS
Mysterious Creature from Argentina Has Made Its Home in Dubai

05:37 December 1, 2024

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for its tall, modern buildings rising high above the desert. But an unusual animal from Argentina, the Pat…

What Is GivingTuesday?
Arts & Culture
What Is GivingTuesday?

03:55 November 29, 2024

Since its start in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest money-raising days of the year for nonprofits i…

‘Mini Moon’ Object Moves Away from Earth’s Orbit
Science & Technology
‘Mini Moon’ Object Moves Away from Earth’s Orbit

06:26 November 28, 2024

An asteroid that moved closer to Earth’s orbit in recent months is now moving away from our planet as gravity pulls it back toward the sun. The aster…

Astronomers Study Newly Discovered Fast-forming Exoplanet
Science & Technology
Astronomers Study Newly Discovered Fast-forming Exoplanet

05:40 November 28, 2024

Astronomers have observed a newborn planet that formed in three million years, a relatively brief time. They say the discovery leads to questions abo…

US Proposes Measures to Limit Google after Monopoly Ruling
Science & Technology
US Proposes Measures to Limit Google after Monopoly Ruling

05:39 November 27, 2024

The United States government has proposed a series of measures to limit Google from anti-competition business activities. The move comes after a fede…

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