The active chemicals of commonly-used sunscreens end up in a wearer's blood. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, reported recently that the chemicals are present at much high...
Beer lovers --- and makers -- are always looking for new and interesting versions of the drink. But recent efforts in Israel and Belgium are aiming to bring back beers from long ago....
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories.
On this program we explore the origins and usage of common expressions in American English.
And we are happy that you ha...
Researchers have developed a new machine system that they say can detect lung cancer as well as or better than doctors.
The system is powered by a deep learning algorithm that researcher...
In Kailua, the sand is soft and white. The water is clear and calm.
Those are among the reasons that Kailua Beach Park appears at the top of a new list of best beaches in the United St...
The time of year has come again when college students in the United States who have completed their study programs celebrate their success.
Every spring, U.S. colleges and universities h...
Norman Rockwell is considered one of America's most beloved artists. Rockwell painted average Americans at work, at play and at war. He captured simple, but powerful details of everyday ...
Today on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from a Facebook friend.
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Guadalupe writes, "Hello! Could you explain what are the differences between hop, jump and skip? Th...
In a famous scene in the American film Clerks, two of the characters have a disagreement. They debate which "Star Wars" film is the best.
"Empire had the better ending. I mean, Luke ge...
The United Nations says more than one million plant and animal species are likely to die out because of human activity. That threat to the environment and concerns about climate chang...
By Alice Bryant22 May, 2019 The head of an international vaccine group says that misunderstandings and false information about vaccines are spreading on the internet and should be stopped. Seth Berkley of Gavi, the Vacci...
One of the biggest struggles for professional sports teams is finding ways to keep their players from getting injured. Major injuries can greatly affect a team's overall success and profi...
Every day, millions of students receive meals at schools across the United States.
The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted program that operates in public and non-pro...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.
Blooming flowers and new growth on trees make spring a beautiful time of the year. But for many people, all of this...
The average American gamer is 33 years old and likes to play video games on their smartphone. And the average gamer is spending on games more each year: 20 percent more than one year ...
American President Donald Trump has declared executive privilege to hide parts of a Special Counsel report from Congress. The report is the findings of an investigation into Russian interfere...
Creatures that refuse to die, commonly known as zombies, have appeared in popular movies and television shows for years.
Recent research has shown that an unusual part of real human biol...
About 10 percent of public school students in the United States are English language learners. In some states, that number is much higher.
In California, for example, 38 percent of ...
Google has announced new privacy tools designed to help protect personal data. It has also launched a much lower-cost Pixel phone. The announcements came on the first day of Google's I/O ...
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.
In many parts of the world, spring is in full bloom. Flowers of all colors and shapes can be seen in gardens, parks...
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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a baby boy on Monday. The proud father, Britain's Prince Harry, announced to the world that "this little baby is a...
By Bryan Lynn05 May, 2019 Scientists say they have created a new device that can turn brain signals into electronic speech. The invention could one day give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of commu...
Gardening can be both personally satisfying and a good activity for the mind and body. Flowers beautify your surroundings, while fresh vegetables provide some of the tastiest foods on y...
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories.
On this program, we explore common expressions in American English. And today we talk about something many people like to...
In the United States, a college education has long been one of the best ways to become a member of the middle class.
A college degree usually leads to higher pay, stronger job security, ...
