India recently celebrated a year of being polio-free. This is a remarkable achievement in a country that until recently was recognized as the worlds epicenter of polio. Indias momentous accomplishment is boosting prospects of polio becoming only the...
Experts say there is a high likelihood of a big earthquake hitting the huge metropolis of Tokyo in the next few years. Authorities are trying to ensure the city is as prepared as possible for another large quake. 专家说，日本首都大东京地区...
Preschool, or early education, has long been a part of childrens lives in the U.S. Now, the benefits of preschool programs have been confirmed for rural African children. 学前教育，或者说早期教育，一直是生活在美国的儿童必不可...
One of the first questions an American college student often gets is, What are you majoring in? Meaning, what academic subject are you spending most of your time studying? 美国大学生经常被问到的第一个问题之一是：你要选什么主修...
New Orleans explodes into a carnival every year for Mardi Gras. And on that final day before the beginning of Lent, giant colorful floats parade down the city's streets. Groups known as krewes are responsible for planning and paying for the floats, b...
Russia's presidential election, now just over two weeks away, features five main candidates, but the vote is widely seen as the vehicle for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to take over as head of state once again. His four opponents, outwardly still ho...
A flurry of upbeat reports show a U.S. economy recovering from the worst recession in decades and headed for expansion. 一系列令人振奋的报告显示，美国经济正从数十年来最严重的衰退中复苏并走向扩张。 But this week's...
Financially empowering young women in poor countries may help protect them against sexually transmitted diseases. A new study shows that addressing poverty can help prevent risky behavior. 增加贫穷国家年轻女性的财政能力将能帮助她们...
